NYLON — Friday evening closed the book on the season for the Perry Yellow Jackets as they fell to the Northstar Christian Knights 74-55 in the Section V Class C2 basketball championship. The game took place at Blue Cross Arena in downtown Rochester. The Yellow Jackets were sluggish to open the game, committing 10 of their 13 total turnovers in the first half. They found themselves down 30-12 early in the second quarter before finishing the … [Read more...]
Geneseo Village Trustee Candidates Take the Stage at SUNY Geneseo Forum
GENESEO – Approximately 40 people came to SUNY Geneseo's Newton Hall Wednesday night as the College hosted a public village candidate forum attended by three of the five candidates for village trustee as well as two candidates for village justice. Incumbent Trustee Bob Wilcox (D) and SUNY Geneseo students Mary Rutigiliano (I) and Matthew Cook (I) answered questions that audience members submitted via note cards to be read by the moderator. … [Read more...]
Taste of Avon to Bring Local Wine, Beer and Treats to Avon Commons
AVON — A wine and beer tasting at the Avon Commons will bring local wines and treats to the Avon Commons in support of Senior Bash for Avon Central School's Class of 2016. According to a press release from Beth O'Donoghue, restaurants, bakeries, wineries and distilleries will bring their specialty items to the Avon Commons at 597 Collins Drive on Friday, March 11 at 4 p.m. There will also be a silent auction and raffles including prizes … [Read more...]
INDOOR TRACK: Wayland-Cohocton Wraps Up Season with Section V Success
WAYLAND — Several Wayland-Cohocton indoor track athletes will participate at the state qualifier at RIT on Friday, Feb. 26 following strong performances at the Section V championships. The list includes juniors Jason Page and Ethyan Briggs from the men's team. Representing the women will be seniors Madison Lewis, Meghan Curtin, Jessie Hammers and Shianne Chapman, junior Taylor Quackenbush and freshman Ashley Page. At class C sectionals on … [Read more...]
GCC Batavia’s Telemedicine Gives Students Professional Care from Anywhere
BATAVIA — Genesee Community College (GCC)'s Health Services is now offering telemedicine to students at its Batavia campus, providing students healthcare at a distance. According to a press release from Genesee Community College, a partnership with Genesee Urgent Care has led to the development of telemedicine coverage on its Batavia campus, allowing patients with access to licensed medical professionals in real time, regardless of … [Read more...]
Red Cross Aids Families After Thursday’s Fires in Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Disaster Action Team volunteers from the American Red Cross responded to two separate fires in Livingston County overnight, providing emergency assistance for seven people. According to a press release from the American Red Cross, one fire occurred at Main street in Leicester, with four adults and one child assisted. The other fire affected two adults on Grouse road in Springwater. Red Cross assistance includes vouchers … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo Awards Dance Professor with Woodrow Wilson Fellowship
GENESEO — SUNY Geneseo awarded a Woodrow Wilson national fellowship for Mark Broomfield '94, assistant professor of theater and dance. According to a press release from SUNY Geneseo, the 6-month fellowship is intended for Broomfield to pursue scholarly research and further his academic career. The award will provide $15,000 for Broomfield as partial salary support during his leave period. A sum of $750 is also available for research, travel … [Read more...]
Livingston Lanes Releases Schedule for Annese and Hutchinson Fundraiser
GENESEO — Livingston Lanes and Pub and SUNY Geneseo student athletes have coordinated a fundraiser to raise money for the families of Kelsey Annese and Matt Hutchinson, the two students who lost their lives at 18 Wadsworth Street on Jan. 17. According to Drew Madarasz, a junior at Geneseo who is working with Livingston Lanes on Lakeville Road through the 'Adopt-A-Business' program, the College's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is … [Read more...]