LIVONIA — Livonia native Madeline "Maddie" Herzog completed Air Force Basic Training. According to a press release from the Defense Media Activity, U.S. Air Force Airman Madeline M. Herzog graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and … [Read more...]
Allen Trial Day 4: Blood Spatter Analyst Testifies and Prosecution Rests
GENESEO — In day four of the manslaughter trial of Danielle Allen, the prosecution called in world renown blood spatter analyst Paul Kish to give his expert opinion on what happened the night Marcus Postell was stabbed. During Kish's testimony, he gave accounts on the actions before and after the stabbing occurred, based upon blood spatter evidence. On the events leading up to the fatal wound that Postell sustained, Kish said that according … [Read more...]
Dansville Man Plans to Ride ‘Great Divide’ to Raise Money for Grace Baptist Church
DANSVILLE — A Dansville resident is truly going the distance to help raise funds for his community's church. Paul Gangi, 63, will be traveling 3,038 miles on The Great Divide Mountain Bike Course, in hopes of raising money for the Dansville Grace Baptist Church. All of the money that Gangi raises will go towards the church's Phase Three Project, which will see the construction of a multipurpose building including a gymnasium, kitchen, and … [Read more...]
Mystery Pair of Underwear Shows up During Day 2 of Danielle Allen Trial
GENESEO — During Thursday's session for the manslaughter trial of Danielle Allen, there was an unexpected delay in the proceedings due to what Judge Robert Wiggins called a unique event. During the first day of the trial, the testimonies were from the first responders on the scene and initial crime scene analysts. At the end of the day, a couch was brought in to show the jury and the day ended mid-testimony. According to District Attorney … [Read more...]
Allen Trial Day 1: Booze, Dysfunctional Relationship, Death Sentence for Postell
GENESEO — Regardless of who is found guilty, one thing became clear. If Marcus Postell and Danielle Allen had not been drinking and continuing their ping pong relationship, he would be alive, his mother wouldn't be clutching a picture of her dead son, and Danielle Allen wouldn’t be sitting in a courtroom facing manslaughter charges with her lawyer and family behind her. There couldn’t be two more different pictures being portrayed by the … [Read more...]
OBITUARY: Dorothy D. Burtsell (DeFelice) – July 10, 2018
Lima: Passed peacefully at home on July 10, 2018 at age 92 years, surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her husband Frank Burtsell, grandson Terry Winner, and granddaughter Keri Hilton. Survived by children; Michael Murphy of Avon, Kathleen Hellems of Honeoye Falls, Cynthia Winner of Rochester, Lori Hilton of Rochester, Stephen (Jennifer) Murphy of Naples, Frank (Heather) Burtsell of Henrietta and Kathy Culligan of Brighton; many grandchildren … [Read more...]
Genesee Valley Conservancy Seeks Volunteers for Removal of Seedy Parsnips
GENESEO — The Genesee Valley Conservancy is planning a volunteer day to remove the invasive parsnip plants from the John W. Chanler Island Preserve. The Volunteer day will take place Thursday July 12, from 6:30 a.m. until 9 a.m. "The plants are forming seeds so it is critical that we kill them this week," said the Gensee Valley Conservancy in an email to the Genesee Sun. The Conservancy recommends that volunteers wear long sleeves and … [Read more...]
Father and Daughter Rescued from Rapid Genesee River
GENESEO/LEICESTER — Two hikers were rescued from the Genesee River by Livingston County Sheriff's Deputies and local fire departments. According to a report from Livingston County Sheriff, Thomas Dougherty, a 911 call was placed to Livingston County Emergency Communications Center on July 8 for a father and daughter trapped in the river by a strong current. Deputies were immediately dispatched to the area of 3257 Cuylerville Road, along with … [Read more...]
Ossian Hiker Safe After Rattlesnake Hill Search
OSSIAN — On July 8, Forest Ranger assistance was requested to locate an overdue hiker. An acquaintance reported that a man was on his second trip with a group hiking on Rattlesnake Hill Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Ranger Cordell contacted the reporting party who indicated the subject had decided to go fishing on nearby ponds instead of hiking, but did not rejoin the group at the agreed-on time that evening. The man’s vehicle was located … [Read more...]
Avon Free Library Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate Renovations
AVON — Monday night the Avon Free Library held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their grand re-opening. The library has been closed since June 15th in order to renovate the interior of the building and add a new circulation desk, children's area, and study room. The renovations began in January and were completed last week. "We're excited to get back to the business of providing our community with connectivity, education, and books," said … [Read more...]
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