In Livingston County, nearly every budget shows an increase (with exception of Mt. Morris), and school boards struggle to cover predicted burgeoning expenses for 2022-23, particularly such rising costs as fuel, transportation, and even health care costs. Severa; dostrocts have undergone 100 per cent reassessment, but superintendents remind their residents that even with increased costs, the vast majority of those costs are covered by … [Read more...]
Taste of Livingston – Postponed until 2023
The Livingston County Chamber of Commerce and Arc GLOW have made the difficult decision that Taste of Livingston which was scheduled to be held on Wednesday June 1st, 2022 will be canceled. Hoping to bring the local flavors and flair of Livingston County to the people of Western New York, the event committee stated this would be an “all or nothing” year. We began planning a reimagined event at the end of 2021 that would bring food, fun, … [Read more...]
Leandra’s Law DWI Arrest and Weapon Charge In Livonia
Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Livonia resident on felony DWI and weapons charges following an investigation. On May 3rd, 2022 at approximately 5:45pm, Deputy Justin Hilt was assigned to the Sheriff’s Office STOP DWI Unit when he responded to a traffic complaint of an intoxicated driver at the Livonia Central Schools. Deputy Hilt arrived on location and located the vehicle, identifying the operator as Lisa M. … [Read more...]
Mount Morris CTE Center Students Inducted into the National Technical Honor Society
The Mount Morris Career and Technical Education Center National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) Chapter has announced the names of 46 career and technical education student inductees. These students met the rigorous criteria set forth by this national organization. The minimum grade point average for acceptance is a 3.0. Students are also selected based upon credit hours completed, attendance, volunteer service, and membership in other … [Read more...]
Maddux Minton Set to Graduate from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
A total of 1,021 students, including Maddux Minton of Conesus, N.Y., will receive degrees from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania at a commencement ceremony on May 8 at Eiler-Martin Stadium at 10 a.m. A total of 800 bachelor's degrees, 214 master's degrees and seven doctoral degrees will be awarded. Fall 2021 Graduates, whose degrees were conferred in December, are inviting to participate in the ceremony. Note: The … [Read more...]
Pursuit Leads to Felony Charges
MOUNT MORRIS/GROVELAND/GENESEO/YORK/LEICESTER - Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Bronx, NY resident on felony charges following an investigation by the Sheriff’s Office. On April 26, 2022 at about 3:00pm Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the area of Sonyea Road, in the Town of Mt. Morris, for the report of a vehicle that had fled from a member of the Mount Morris Police Department who was attempting to stop the vehicle for … [Read more...]
Livonia, Dr. Joseph A. Ferlicca “Joe” ~ April 28, 2022
At age 92, Joe passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He was born in Rochester, NY to the late Albert and Susan Ferlicca. Joe is predeceased by his wife; Agatha A. Ferlicca. Survived by his children; Linda (Charles) Johnstone of Livonia, NY and Thomas (Debbie) Ferlicca of Key West, FL., his grandchildren; Brian, Dan, Ethan, Mackenzie, Taylor and Stephanie, his great grandchildren; Viktor, … [Read more...]
Livonia, Roma Emery (Colburn) – April 26, 2022
Roma (Colburn) Emery, a true one-of-a-kind and pillar of her community, passed peacefully on April 26, 2022. Born to Charles and Lela Colburn on June 27, 1934, she is predeceased by her loving husband Richard, with whom she shared a wonderful life. Roma impacted countless lives throughout her career as a teacher and was admired for her commitment to the community. She was a great teacher, mentor, and friend, and the greatest mom, … [Read more...]
Toy Library at Livonia Public Library
The Friends of the Livonia Public Library are adding new toys to the Toy Library Collection that it created in 2020. The only Toy Library in Livingston County, the collection is a community resource that allows families, caregivers, grandparents, etc. to borrow toys at no cost. The collection is made up of toys geared towards children ages infant through 9 years old, but all ages are welcome to borrow them. Toys are selected for … [Read more...]
Luna Freeman Earns Recognition for Sustainability Efforts at SUNY Oneonta
Luna Freeman of Leicester, NY, was one of 55 SUNY Oneonta students who earned recognition for their dedication to sustainability efforts on campus, thanks to the new Green Dragon Recognition Program. New this year, the Green Dragon Recognition Program (organized by the Office of Sustainability) seeks to celebrate and recognize students who have shown a commitment to sustainability during their time at SUNY Oneonta. Through this … [Read more...]