MOUNT MORRIS – Thirty two Mount Morris seniors will cross the stage and receive their diplomas at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tim Chichester, a Mount Morris alumnus and accomplished long-distance runner, will speak at the ceremony. Mount Morris teacher Ryan Humphrey provided the names of all the graduating seniors to GeneseeSun.com. Congratulations to the class of 2012, their families and their friends. Good luck from all of us at … [Read more...]
United Way honors new campaign chair
DANSVILLE — The United Way of Livingston County held its last meeting of the current campaign season today at Scovill’s Grill, where guests enjoyed a breakfast and met the new campaign chair, Livingston County Tourism Director Lisa Burns. Current campaign chairman Matt Cole announced the 2012 campaign raised $245,272. Then he introduced Burns, who will take over for him on next year’s campaign. “She adds so much energy to the team,” Cole said … [Read more...]
New businesses landing on Main Street Geneseo
GENESEO — New businesses are landing on Main Street in Geneseo at a level unseen in decades. The newest, Calm Dental, is hoping to bring a calming effect to that notoriously stressful experience, the trip to the dentist.Calm Dental will be led by D.D.S. Sandro Popelka, who will be bringing his cutting edge technology and relaxing methods to Livingston County. He currently operates Lakeshore Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Canandaigua … [Read more...]
Village of Geneseo moves to modify water tank
GENESEO — Bill Davis from the MRB Group presented the Geneseo Village Board of Trustees with a water tank modification proposal Monday night. The tank distributes water to the Village of Geneseo, the Town of Geneseo and the Town of York. According to Davis, the water distributed to the Town of Geneseo and the Town of York currently exceeds the threshold of recommended THM levels. THMs are a compound created after disinfecting and can be … [Read more...]
Temple Hill Cemetery in need of financial assistance
GENESEO — Bob Kelsey, the trustee of the Temple Hill Cemetery Association Board of Directors, appeared before the Geneseo Village Board of Trustees tonight to ask for financial assistance. According to Kelsey, the cemetery needs around $7,000 or $8,000 for a new lawn mower since the one they use now to mow the cemetery’s 15 acres is often in need of expensive repairs. Temple Hill Cemetery gets its income from selling plots, which is slow, said … [Read more...]
Sessler gets Conservative Party endorsement
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Steve Sessler, a Geneseo attorney campaigning for Livingston County District Attorney, got an important endorsement Monday from the Livingston County Conservative Party, according to a Party press release. Sessler is currently running against former Assistant District Attorney Eric Schiener for the Republican Party nomination. Jason McGuire, acting Chairman of the Livingston County Conservative Party, said "Various … [Read more...]
GVC balances preservation, appreciation at new nature preserve
GENESEO – If you think you need to travel to the Amazon, the Nile River Valley, or California’s Redwood forests for beautiful vistas, you’re ignoring some unique landscapes close to home. The Genesee Valley is home to top-notch natural environments, and the Genesee Valley Conservancy (GVC) is working to preserve some of the area’s best locations. Founded in 1990, the GVC has protected over 13,600 acres of forests, farmlands, and a whole lot in … [Read more...]
Geneseo Farmers Market packs the street
GENESEO — Instead of being full of cars today, Geneseo’s Center Street was full of people, music and local produce. Today marked the opening day of the 2nd annual Geneseo Farmers Market, which runs every Thursday from 3-6 p.m. until October. This year’s market features 12-15 venders selling produce, baked goods, cheese, honey and more. “It’s going pretty well,” said the market’s manager Cate Concannon. “We had a great turnout and we were able … [Read more...]
GVC unveils upgrades to nature preserve
GENESEO – Members of the Genesee Valley Conservancy shared information on recent work completed to the Indian Fort Nature Preserve during their partners presentation this morning. The presentation highlighted numerous upgrades to the 60-acre preserve located just off Jones Bridge Road in Geneseo. Stewardship Director Benjamin Gajewski explained the improvements include a kiosk at the trailhead, signs and benches on the trails, a parking … [Read more...]
County Health Department warns of pertussis outbreak
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The Livingston County Department of Health released a news statement on its website stating that from January 1 to June 11, there have been 55 positive cases of pertussis, or whooping cough in the county. According to the health department, the outbreak affects individuals of all ages. Those who have been in contact with an individual with pertussis may have been placed on an antibiotic by their healthcare provider to help … [Read more...]