Rochester Institute of Technology conferred some 4,200 degrees this academic year at all its campuses--including in Croatia, Dubai, Kosovo and China. The university held its 134th annual commencement celebration in May. The following local residents received degrees: Julianna Apollonio of Livonia received a BS in hospitality and tourism management in May 2019. Jeriann Beiter of Lima received a BS in chemistry in December 2018. Zachary … [Read more...]
NYSERDA Announces 19 Semifinalists for 76West Clean Energy Competition
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced the 19 semifinalists for the 76West Clean Energy Competition, one of the largest competitions in the country that focuses on supporting entrepreneurs to build clean energy businesses and economic development. The competition supports the Climate Leadership and Protection Act (CLPA) – the most aggressive climate change program in the nation with a mandate for an … [Read more...]
Beef Quality Assurance Training Offered At Empire Farm Days
BQA at EFD Tuesday, August 6, 2019, 4 pm – 7 pm Rodman Lott and Son Farms, Route 414, Seneca Falls, NY. Beef Quality Assurance training will once again be held at Empire Farms Days on Tuesday, August 6 from 4 – 7 pm in the Beef tent on the grounds of Rodman Lott and Son Farms, Rte. 414, Seneca Falls. Cost for the training is $15/person or $25/farm and includes a BBQ beef dinner prepared by the New York Beef Producers Association. The Beef … [Read more...]
Wednesday’s Hemlock Fair Schedule
MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY HERITAGE MUSEUM open all week Gates open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at 9:00 am Gates open Friday & Saturday at 7:00 am Rides open daily at 2:00 pm … [Read more...]
I-390 Stop Ends With Deputies Arresting Three Rochester Men On Drug Charges
AVON: Livingston County Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of three Rochester residents on felony drug related charges after a traffic stop. On July 14, 2019 at approximately 9:50 pm, Deputy Shawn Whitford was assigned to the Sheriff’s Office Operation Safe Interstate Initiative when he stopped a vehicle on Interstate 390 in the Town of Avon for a violation of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law. The operator of the vehicle was … [Read more...]
Tuesday’s Schedule For The Hemlock Fair
The Hemlock Fair is scheduled to run from July 16th through July 20th. No Animals Allowed Without Proof Of Rabies Vaccine - No Animals (cattle, dogs, horses, ferrets, sheep, cats, deer, goats, llamas, monkey, swine & miscellaneous ruminants) will be allowed on the Fairgrounds without proof of Rabies Vaccination a minimum of 14 days prior to the start of the Fair. Any questions call the Livingston County Department … [Read more...]
Corning Resident Arrested On Drug Charges After Stop In Groveland
Groveland: Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Corning resident on drug related charges after an investigation was conducted on a traffic stop. On July 10, 2019, Deputy Jerry Pilkenton was assigned to the Sheriff’s Office Operation Safe Interstate Initiative when he conducted a traffic stop on Sonyea Road for a violation of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law. The operator of the vehicle was identified as 18 year old Quinnton A. … [Read more...]
Honeoye/Avon – July 15, 2019 Jean M. Allen
Honeoye/Avon: At age 86, Jean passed away peacefully at M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center at Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua. She was born in Richmond, NY to the late George and Irene Ashley. Jean is predeceased by her sister; Joyce Ashley. Survived by her husband of 65 years; Harold G. Allen of Livonia, her children; Cindy Wagner and her husband Bob of Montvale, NJ, Blane Allen and his wife Nadia of Montgomery, NY, and Dale Allen and his wife … [Read more...]
MaryEllen Elia Resigns As New York’s Education Commissioner
MaryEllen Elia, New York's Education Commissioner, has announced that she will step down next month. This comes after her four year tenure has seen changes in testing requirements, teacher evaluations and learning expectations for students in each grade. Her plan to leave appears to have come as a surprise to some of the Board of Regents. The Board of Regents, which sets the tone and policies which the Commissioner oversees, is in the … [Read more...]
NYSP Arrest 2 Mt. Morris Residents For Felony Burglary
LEICESTER - The New York State Police out of the Geneseo Station arrested two people for Burglary in the first degree, a class B felony. The arrests were the result of an investigation into an incident that occurred on July 7th around 2:30 am. A man reported that three people forced their way into his home on Jones Bridge Rd, in the town of Leicester, and assaulted him. The victim sustained scratches and a facial injury. Arrested were Summer … [Read more...]