GENESEO – A new Relay for Life event is coming to Geneseo, springboarding off of the success of Relay for Life in Dansville. Hundreds are expected to participate in the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Livingston County in Geneseo on Saturday, June 11 at Geneseo High School, 4050 Geneseo Road, from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Before that, Relay for Life in Dansville will be June 4 at 1 p.m. at Ralph Clements Athletic Field on Clara Barton … [Read more...]
Dansville Artworks Calls on All Artists for Dansville-Themed Exhibit
DANSVILLE – Dansville ArtWorks seeks submissions from artists ages 18 and older for its next exhibit, Dansville - Past, Present, and Future. Accoring to a press release by Dansville ArtWorks, running from May 5 to June 25. Original 2D and 3D artworks incorporating the theme are welcome. The application deadline has been extended to April 16, and drop off for work will be later this month. Guidelines and the submission form are available … [Read more...]
Results are in for 4-H Horse Bowl and Hippology Contests at Livonia
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Livingston County's 4-H has announced the results of their Horse Bowl and Hippology contests at the Livonia Central School District on Saturday, Feb. 27. 20 members participated in Horse Bowl, while 8 members participated in the Hippology event. According to a press release by Mark Wittmeyer, all Novice, Junior, and Senior participants in the Horse Bowl and Hippology qualified for the regional events on Saturday, March 5 at … [Read more...]
Junior Blue Devils Ask Generous Community to Help Tackle Equipment Costs
GENESEO – The Geneseo Junior Blue Devils youth program is reaching out to the community to help tackle new helmet and cheer uniform costs for their flourishing youth football and cheerleading teams. According to a press release from Blue Devils Cheer Coordinator Jennie Szczesniak, costs are usually covered by the program's annual fundraisers, but they have to foot the bill for this new cost now that the program is turning ten. "For safety … [Read more...]
Clever Cloverbuds Blossom at 4-H Public Presentations
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County 4-H Public Presentations program continues to grow with increased participation by their youngest members, or 'Cloverbuds.' According to a press release from Livingston County 4-H, 54 of their members up to age 18, including 15 Cloverbuds ages 5 to 7 gave 3-to-10-minute presentations on any topic of interest and to peers, adults, and judges. This year’s participants used many tools and technologies to … [Read more...]
New York Academy of History Welcomes SUNY Geneseo’s Oberg
GENESEO – Michael Oberg, a distinguished Professor of History at SUNY Geneseo, has been elected a fellow of the New York Academy of History. According to a press release from SUNY Geneseo, membership in the academy is by invitation only and is limited to about 200 authors, archivists, public historians, teachers, librarians, administrators, and others with a demonstrated record of accomplishment in New York history. Oberg is a leading … [Read more...]
NYS Senate Republicans Reveal Tax Cut Plan
NYLON – Members of the New York State Senate Republican Majority have revealed the first part of their one-house budget proposal and broad-based tax cut plan that is intended to cut taxes for the middle class, seniors, and small businesses. According to a press release from Senator Patrick Gallivan, the plan creates a new 25 percent rate reduction for middle class taxpayers, new tax savings with the goal of preventing seniors from leaving New … [Read more...]
DEC Warns Ice Anglers to Reel in their Shanties Early
NYLON – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said that all ice fishing shanties must be removed to the warm winter and the forecasted early arrival of spring like conditions. According to a press release from the DEC, ice on bodies of water must be removed by March 15 or their owners can be ticketed and can face a maximum possible fine of $100. The DEC said that shanties that fall partially through the ice may … [Read more...]
Expert Gives Tips to Battle Bats, Bugs and Unwelcome Critters at Chip Holt Nature Center
LAKEVILLE – A special presenter at the Chip Holt Nature Center will arm you with the knowledge to keep unwanted animals and bugs out of your house this spring. According to a press release from the Chip Holt Nature Center, local expert Phil West will be shedding some light on bugs, bats, chipmunks, and other pests that give homeowners grief. This free program will be help on Friday, March 4 from 7 to 8 p.m. at The Chip Holt Nature Center in … [Read more...]
Museum of Transportation Releases Annual Events Schedule
NYLON – The New York Museum of Transportation has just released its Special Events Schedule. The museum is open year 'round, Sundays only, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m, and is located at 6393 East River Road, W. Henrietta, NY. On Sunday, May 15, Trolley Ride Season opens, meaning that on that day and every Sunday through Oct. 30, trolley rides are included in a museum visit. On Sunday, May 22, the 1948 Greyhound bus at the museum that appeared … [Read more...]