LIVONIA — “Connect what you are doing with who you are doing it for.” That is PJ Collins’ mantra and that is exactly what Livonia Central has aimed to do. The Livonia Varsity Boys and Girls Track and Field Team completed their third annual “Night of 1,000 PB&J’s in an attempt to help stomp out hunger. All of the sandwiches that were made will be taken to the Open Door Mission as well as St. Peter’s Kitchen as St. Joseph’s House of … [Read more...]
Fracking Saga Continues in Avon as Sides Collide
AVON — Pro and anti-frackers collided at Thursdays public hearing where the Avon town board was scheduled to vote on a proposed new 1-year moratorium to prevent horizontal fracking. The town hall meeting room was extended to the courtroom where both were filled to near capacity. In attendance were many Town of Avon residents as well as people in the natural resources industry that do not reside in Avon including John Holko, President of Lenape … [Read more...]
Furry Friend of the Week
MEET GRANT: Grant is a one year old short haired St. Bernard who is in need of a new home. Grant was in a loving home, however due to massive surgery undergone by the owners the ability to properly care for a dog of Grants size has been compromised. Grant is used to living with another dog, and cats, and having children around. He is being fostered with a family that has all of the above as well; however the dogs are all smaller and he … [Read more...]
Avon Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Estimated at $10 Million
AVON — A looming 10 million dollar wastewater treatment plant upgrade is looming over the Village Board as they seek out fiscal backing from Kraft and other partners. Bill Davis of the MRB Group that insures the Village of Avon, discussed deadlines for finance applications at Monday’s board meeting, and advised the board to move fast as time is of the essence. “We need to evaluate whether upgrading to technology like this will be beneficial … [Read more...]
Town Board Has No Answers for Holko Prior to Public Hearing
AVON — The Town of Avon's public hearihng on the town's Horizontal High Volume Hydrofracking Moratorium was originally set to take place Thursday November 21 but due to legal notices not going out on time, the hearing has been rescheduled for Thursday December 12. John Holko, President of Lenape Resources Inc, was present at last night’s meeting. Holko presented the following questions that the board did not have answers to: Question One: Is … [Read more...]
Furry Friend of the Week
MEET LENI: Leni is a one year old Australian Cattle Dog mix. Leni is medium sized, red and white, and has been spayed. Leni currently lives with three children and loves to run in a fenced yard, playing with balls and other toys. Due to Leni's energy level a fenced yard is preferred as well as obedience training completed after adoption. This will help her with her manners and bonding with her new family to ensure she stays a lifelong … [Read more...]
Livingston County Welcomes Visiting Nurse Services of Rochester
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The Visiting Nurse Service of Rochester Agency, VNS, who has served Monroe County since 1919 has just recently expanded their expertise to patients in need in Livingston County. As November is home health care month, VNS looks to step in and help those families in Livingston County that are currently being faced with some tough health issues. “We have tried to figure out what our long term strategy is, home health care is … [Read more...]
Woman Briefly Stuck in Avon Town Hall Elevator
AVON — A woman was trapped in the elevator in the Town of Avon building on Wednesday due to what is being referred to as a slight mechanical issue. Only for a mere five minutes, the elevator froze in motion while a woman was inside however the hiccup did not last as the elevator returned to its usual working state before Avon Village Police could even respond. “The elevator stopped working for a period of five minutes but before we could even … [Read more...]
Options Available for Homeowners Who Can’t Maintain their Property
AVON — As the residents of the Village of Avon look upon the empty lot that was once the site of a home in disrepair, the board looks to remedy the uneasy feeling that those in similar situations are experiencing. A simple letter was sent Thursday November 14, to 16 different residences within the Village of Avon that have been deemed in violation of the New York State Property Code, that attempts to ease the anxiety of being notified of code … [Read more...]
Furry Friend of the Week
MEET SUZY: Suzy is a two-year-old, spayed Saint Bernard. Suzy was previously in a loving home however the owner had to have major surgery which will impair their ability to properly care for a dog of her size, so the difficult decision had to be made to rehome her. Suzy is used to living with another dog, cats, and having children around. Suzy is a dog that will need a longer period of time to adjust to her surroundings, she doesn't trust … [Read more...]
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