SPRINGWATER — Holiday Hill campground in Springwater raised $1,850 in donations to Camp Good Days and Special Times as part of Campground Owners of New York's (CONY) fifth annual statewide fundraising for charity event in 2016. According to a press release from CONY, Holiday Hill Campground raised their funds through various events and activities in their park, in addition to contributions from their campers. Fundraising from CONY campgrounds … [Read more...]
CCE Cultivates Ag Knowledge and Value in Livingston County Kids
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Livingston County's annual Ag in the Classroom program celebrated Ag Literacy Week by reading this year's featured book: The Grapes Grow Sweet, by Lynne Tuft. According to a press release from the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Livingston County, Ag in the Classroom Educator Bernadette Harwood, as well as 22 volunteers read to a total of 118 classrooms across Livingston and Monroe … [Read more...]
Geenseo’s Wadsworth Library Proposes Nearly $30K Budget Increase
GENESEO — The Wadsworth Library has scheduled a public hearing for the upcoming Trustee election and budget vote. According to a press release from Wadsworth Library, there will be a public hearing April 25 in regard to the Wadsworth Library Boach requesting a budget increase of $29,967, making the property tax levy for the 2017-2018 budget year a total of $404,406. "Based on the taxable property of the district, a budget of $404,406 … [Read more...]
Original Norman Rockwell Sells for Over $109K in Geneseo
GENESEO — Cottone Auctions sold an original Norman Rockwell along with over $2 million in other gorgeous art pieces and antiques from their auction house in Geneseo. According to a press release from Cottone Auctions, the Norman Rockwell titled Bedtime sold for $109,250. A bronze maquette for the sculpture titled Draped Reclining Figure, by Henry Moore, for $195,500. The art piece originally had a high estimate of $150,000, which the … [Read more...]
Avon’s Dave Coyne Heads to His 46th Boston Marathon
AVON — Livingston County resident Dave Coyne is ready to impress once again this year at the 2017 Boston Marathon. Over the course of his running career, Coyne has started a total of 45 Boston Marathons, making this upcoming one his 46th, for a total of 1,152 miles run at Boston Marathons alone. Coyne will be competing alongside some other runners from his training group, South of the Thruway Runners. "I'm optimistic about Boston," said … [Read more...]
Turkey Season and Youth Hunt Fast Approaching
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced May 1 as the opening date for spring turkey hunting season, as well as Apr. 22 and April 23 as the dates of the annual youth turkey hunting weekend. According to a press release from the DEC, the youth turkey hunt is open to youth hunters ages 12 to 15 possessing a hunting license and turkey permit throughout upstate New York. The DEC encourages … [Read more...]
State Police Push for New Members on 100th Anniversary
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — New York State Police Superintendent George P. Beach II announced that for their 100-year anniversary, the State Police force has begun a new recruiting effort to attract qualified candidates to take the Trooper entrance exam and compete for a position in the organization. According to a press release from the New York State Police, opportunities within the organization include training and membership in specialized units, … [Read more...]
BOYS BASEBALL: Avon Falls to Geneseo 8-5
GENESEO — The Geneseo Blue Devils defeated the Avon Braves in an early season game. Seniors Matt Robinson and Sean LaGrou led the Blue Devils, scoring 2 runs each. Also contributing to the win were junior Jason Valentine, senior Brian Linton, sophomore Jake Hamilton, and freshman Luke Harris, each of whom scored 1 run. "It was nice to see the guys who stepped up in big spots today," said Coach Nicholas Drollette of the victory. "We had … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo Walks Out of the Darkness to Prevent Suicide
GENESEO — The SUNY Geneseo student body will again join the annual Out of the Darkness Walk to Prevent Suicide, for which walkers are encouraged to sign up online, create teams, and seek out sponsors. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 12th leading cause of death overall in New York, with one person dying by suicide every 5 hours statewide. According to New York State Department of Health, Livingston … [Read more...]
BOYS BASEBALL: Geneseo Defeats Cal-Mum 14-2
CALEDONIA — The Geneseo Blue Devils defeated the Caledonia-Mumford Raiders 14-2 in an early season game. The Blue Devils were led by senior Mitchell Walton, who scored a total of 4 runs for the game. Other contributors included senior Brian Linton and junior Daniel Kaye, with 2 runs each. "I was extremely happy to get a win in our first game in Myrtle Beach," said Coach Nick Drollette. "Our bats are definitely starting to get hotter and a … [Read more...]
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