Officials from the National Weather Service (NWS) have confirmed a tornado touched down near the town of Springwater yesterday at 12:57 a.m. The severe weather event began near the town lines of Conesus and Springwater, traveling east-southeast from there with consistent tree damage through the hamlet of Websters Crossing. Damage began to the west of Route 15 and continued across the intersection of Main Street and Route 15, then through a … [Read more...]
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM (HAB) HEALTH ADVISORY FOR CONESUS LAKE
Based on surveillance performed September 13, 2021, harmful algal blooms (Blue Green Algae) have recently been found along the eastern shoreline of Conesus Lake. Blooms occur when algae multiply very rapidly over a short period of time, usually in calm, warm water. There are thousands of different algae species, however, a few of these may create toxins. The toxins are a concern when there is a high level present in the water. The Livingston … [Read more...]
Avon Soccer Team Squeezes Out Win Over Geneseo in Season Opener by Mike T
Avon held on for a 2 to 1 victory to take the season opening game at Avon home field. Both Avon goals were by #2 Lee Hartke. Avon lead 1 to 0 after Hartke's goal midway through the first half. Geneseo tied the score 13 minutes into the second half off a corner kick from #10 James Hy to a head goal by #14 Ethan Bennett. The game decider was at the 70 minute mark after a Geneseo defensive error in the box lead to a penalty kick by Avon … [Read more...]
Livingston County’s Highway Department At Work
For those of us who have lived in Western New York long enough, we’ve come to accept these two universal truths: winter means snow and summer always brings more road construction. But summer’s road work doesn’t just result in traffic delays or occasionally longer commutes for citizens. It’s also a vital, tax payer-funded service that keeps our County moving. The Livingston County Highway Department is currently putting tax dollars to work on … [Read more...]
Museum of Transportation Offers Trolley Rides and Antique Fire Trucks
Trolley rides will be operating as the New York Museum of Transportation hosts a fleet of antique fire trucks on Sunday, September 19, 2021, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rides and the fire truck display are included with admission. Reservations are required. The Genesee Chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motorized Fire Apparatus in America (SPAAMFAA) will have their restored firefighting equipment on … [Read more...]
Friesen, Ledingham, Bailey, Hair, and Sliter Claim Humberstone Checkers
PORT COLBORNE, ONTARIO (September 5, 2021) James Friesen from St. Catharines, Ontario won the Stirling Lubricants/Champion Racing Oil DIRTcar Sportsman feature on Archer Traffic Control Night at the Humberstone Speedway Sunday night. It was Friesen’s second win of the season. Rob Ledingham from Port Colborne, Ontario won his second Luke’s Racing Engines/Pro Fabrication Late Models feature of the season. Multi-time track champion … [Read more...]
State Police Report A Tractor Trailer Rollover on I-490 in Rochester
At approximately 3:20 p.m., yesterday the State Police responded to I-490 eastbound near Clinton Avenue for a report of a tractor trailer that had rolled on its side. Troopers with the Rochester Fire Department closed 3 of the 4 eastbound lanes at that time so crews could remove the tractor trailer. The operator and sole occupant was transported to Strong Hospital for minor injuries and no other vehicles were involved in the … [Read more...]
Tyler Willard Headlines Pete Cosco Memorial Winners at Humberstone Speedway
Tyler Willard from St. Catharines, Ontario picked up what would be one of the biggest wins in his career Sunday night as he won the 40-lap Pete Cosco Memorial for the Rick’s Delivery Modifieds at the Humberstone Speedway. The victory earned Willard $3,017 for his efforts. Willard wasn’t the only family member to visit Pete Cosco Victory Lane, as Cody McPherson from St. Catharines, Ontario won the Stirling Lubricants/Champion Racing Oil … [Read more...]
State of Emergency for the Towns of West Union, Woodhull, Troupsburg, Tuscarora, Greenwood, Canisteo, Jasper and Addison Continues
The State of Emergency for the Towns of West Union, Woodhull, Troupsburg, Tuscarora, Greenwood, Canisteo, Jasper and Addison remains in effect until further notice. The American Red Cross has re-established a shelter at the Tuscarora Elementary School, 7 Cleveland Drive in Addison for those residents that are unable to get back into their homes. Tim Marshall, Director of Public Safety states; “We have found that some residents are just … [Read more...]
Annual Suicide and Overdose Awareness Candlelight Vigil to be Held at Al Lorenz Park
The Livingston County Suicide Prevention Task Force, Genesee Valley Health Partnership, and CASA-Trinity, Inc. are hosting a candlelight vigil to coincide with two global events – International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, 2021 and World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, 2021. This free, in-person evening of remembrance and hope is open to the public and will honor loved ones lost to suicide and overdose. The event will … [Read more...]
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