LIVINGSTON COUNTY — January is cervical health awareness month, and the Livingston County Department of Health wants to ensure that you or your loved ones are cancer free by offering screenings for both insured and uninsured women. According to a press release from the Department of Health, the New York State Cancer Services Program provides free cervical cancer screenings to uninsured women, ages 40 and older, in every county and borough of … [Read more...]
Driver Charged for Death of ‘Nene’ Frisbie to Apply for Bail Reduction
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The Lima woman accused of drinking and driving and causing the crash that killed Jeannine 'Nene' Frisbie in October said in court on Thursday that she will be seeking a reduction in bail. Amy Patterson, 44, is charged with felony Vehicular Manslaughter in the in the First Degree, felony Vehicular Assault in the First Degree, felony Vehicular Assault in the Second Degree, and misdemeanor DWI. She has been appointed Assistant … [Read more...]
Who’s Curious? GCV&M Takes Walk with Wild Owls
MUMFORD — If you've ever been plagued by owl related questions, they can elucidated at Owl Moon, a night of hiking, learning, and spending quality time with live owls. According to a press release from Genesee Country Village and Museum, on Saturday, Jan 23 from 5-8:15 pm presentations and guided hikes will serve to education the masses about owls and their habits. The Genesee Country Village and Museum's website says you can enjoy a … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo Students Rebuild for Hurricane Victims
GENESEO — Students and faculty from SUNY Geneseo as well as members of the community organization Livingston CARES is preparing for work trips to areas of this country ravaged by hurricanes and super-storms. The organization has traveled 35 times to the Biloxi and Gulfport regions of Mississippi since Katrina ravaged that area in 2005, and in that time some 971 volunteers have participated in the trips. “It’s easy for people to forget about … [Read more...]