The Livingston County Historical Society (LCHS) and Rising Storm Brewery are offering a virtual educational beer tasting via ZOOM on St. Patrick's Day beginning at 6:00pm! Participants will have the opportunity to sample four different types of beer brewed at the Rising Storm Brewery in Avon, NY. Brew masters will educate people about the brewing process and beer tastes. After registering online on the LCHS website, participants will receive … [Read more...]
Cornell Cooperative Extension 2021 Virtual Forage Congress
Due to the ongoing uncertainty related to the Coronavirus pandemic, Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Northwest NY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team has decided to transition the 2021 Forage Congress into a virtual conference scheduled for March 11, 2021. The conference will be held using Zoom. Pre-Registration is required. Cost: $25 per person. Pre-registration is now open on the NWNY Team’s … [Read more...]
SNOW, RAIN AND COLD EXPECTED FROM SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
Livingston County bundle up? The National Weather Service is predicting cold weather with snow, raid and then more snow with rain showers from today through this coming Thursday. Below is their day to day prediction thus far: Saturday Scattered flurries before 8am, then a chance of snow showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New … [Read more...]
Geneseo/Conesus Lake – Jeanne M. Barrett ~ February 16, 2021
At age 90, Jeanne passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at her home in Churchville, NY. Survived by her children; Randall Barrett of Sunrise, FL, Suzanne (Patrick) Beattie of Rochester, NY, and Kevin (Michelle) Barrett of Lakeville, NY; her grandchildren; Mary, Kate, Ryan, Meghan, Malaina, Andrew and Kimmy; her great grandchildren; Teagan, Taryn, Elsie and Clayton, and her sister; Gerry … [Read more...]
Traffic Stop Leads To Drug & Weapon Arrest
Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Cattaraugus County resident on drug and weapon related charges following a traffic stop. On February 10th, 2021 Deputy Gordon Truax was assigned to the Sheriff’s Office Operation Safe Interstate initiative when he stopped a vehicle on Interstate 390 for a violation of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Matthew M. Stepien, age 30 from … [Read more...]
Springwater – Shane Paul Gascon – February 13, 2021
On February 13, 2021 at age 51, after a long hard battle with his health Shane passed away peacefully with his wife and their children by his side. He is predeceased by his father Ole Gascon. He is survived by his wife Lisa Gascon of 32 years, his children Colton (Charlea) Gascon Cohocton, Caly (Jeremiah) Bowen Dansville, his two beloved grandchildren Aiddan Gascon his best buddy, and Aubrey Gascon his Doo. His mother Lois Gascon who … [Read more...]
Sheriff Arrests Groveland Man Who Made Terroristic Threat At Workplace a business on Volunteer Road
Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Groveland NY resident on a felony terrorism charge following a workplace violence incident. On February 10, 2021 at approximately 8:35 am, Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a business on Volunteer Road in the Town of Geneseo for the report of an out of control employee who was threatening to shoot co-workers and supervisors at his workplace. The investigation alleges that 30 year old … [Read more...]
Byrnes Joins Caledonia-Mumford Students in Giving Hand-Made Valentines For Seniors
Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) partnered with local Meals on Wheels volunteers to deliver handmade valentines to warm local seniors’ hearts across our community with their Valentine’s Day meal delivery this year. Byrnes worked with local students to create the valentines. “I am very thankful for the time and hard work the students at Caledonia-Mumford put in to create such special valentines for our seniors this year,” … [Read more...]
Popular Radio Talk Show Host Rush Limbaugh Dead at 70
Popular radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh died today at 70. “The Rush Limbaugh Show” premiered in 1988, airing for nearly 33 years. His three-hour weekday radio show broadcasted on nearly 600 U.S. stations and was often the most listened to channel on the radio. After a year-long battle with cancer, popular radio talk show host today. His death was announced on his website. In addition, his wife made the surprise announcement … [Read more...]
TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM PURCHASES CHILD SAFETY SEATS WITH DONATION
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Livingston County Traffic Safety Education Program received a $5,000 donation from AAA.com of Western NY. The generous gift will be used to purchase child passenger safety seats. “Keeping all children in vehicles safe is our primary goal,” said Traffic Safety Educator Barb Sturm. “This generous donation from AAA.com of Western NY will allow us to purchase approximately 70-75 additional child passenger seats … [Read more...]