James E. "Leroy" Lyness, age 67, of York, died Monday, December 2, 2019 at his residence. He was predeceased by his parents, Richard and Irene Lyness, brother, Richard Lyness Jr., brother in law, Lawrence Taft and nephew, Brian Harcleroad. He is survived by his wife, René Tilly Lyness, children, Steven (Peg) Lyness of York, Carolyn (Jon) Barratt of Leicester, grandchildren, Justin Kelly, Steven, Brittany and Will Lyness, Andrew and Matthew … [Read more...]
December 3rd is Giving Tuesday
So ... Black Friday is over, Shop Local Saturday is in the books and Cyber Monday is a done deal … today is Giving Tuesday. Just what is Giving Tuesday? As defined by Wikipedia, Giving Tuesday, often stylized as #GivingTuesday for the purposes of hashtag activism, refers to the Tuesday after U.S. Thanksgiving in the United States. It is a movement to create an international day of charitable giving at the beginning of the Christmas and … [Read more...]
November Activity Report For Avon Police Department for November 25th through December 1st
Avon Police Chief Joe Geer released the activity report for the Avon Police Department for November 25th through December 1st. November 25 Responded to Barilla Way for the motor vehicle accident. Responded to East Main Street for the motor vehicle accident. Responded to East Main Street for the lost property complaint. Arrest made on an outstanding bench warrant. Responded to Genesee Street for the civil complaint. Responded to North … [Read more...]
Livonia – December 1, 2019 Ed Sparks Jr. “Uncle Brat” “Boss Man”
Livonia: Ed passed peacefully at his home in Livonia, NY on December 1, 2019 surrounded by loving family and friends. Predeceased by his mother Marie Sparks, sister Rhea Sparks, and special friend T.J. Peck. He is survived by his father Ed Sparks Sr. of Conesus, brother Rob (Trish) Sparks of Livonia, nephews Joshua Sparks (Alana Blakemore) and Brenden (Morgan) Sparks, and his great-niece, who he loved to spend time with, Ryland Sparks. Ed is also … [Read more...]
Camping Gift Certificates Available
Expanded Online Ordering Makes Giving the Gift of Camping Easier than Ever New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that DEC Camping Gift Cards and electronic gift certificates for stays and services at all DEC Campgrounds are now available for purchase online. Gift Cards and electronic Gift Certificates can be purchased online at the ReserveAmerica website. "DEC has … [Read more...]
Public Meeting For Proposed Project For Pittsford Bridge
Public Meeting set for Tuesday, December 17, at the Pittsford Community Library The New York State Department of Transportation has announced an upcoming public information session for a proposed project to rehabilitate the bridge carrying Route 31 (State Street) over the Erie Canal in the village of Pittsford, Monroe County. An open-house style meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Pittsford … [Read more...]
Geneseo Police Department’s Activity Report for November 25th through December 1st
Police Chief Eric Osganian has released the activity blotter for November 25th through December 1st: November 25 GPD responded to the Country Lane Apartments for a welfare check. GPD responded to the Highlands Apartments for a welfare check. GPD responded to the Country Lane Apartments for a civil issue. GPD responded to the Meadows Apartments for a welfare check. GPD responded to Lakeville Road for a counterfeit bill … [Read more...]
Winter Weather Advisory Extended Until 7pm Monday
The National Weather Service has extended the winter weather advisory for Livingston County until 7pm on Monday. The forecast for tonight is snow. Low around 27. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible. Tomorrow the forecast is snow. High near 30. Northeast wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation … [Read more...]
Winter Weather Advisory For Sunday
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Sunday, December 1st from 4am to 6pm. Snow and sleet likely before 9am then freezing rain between 9am and 2pm, then snow and sleet likely after 2pm. Southeast wind 14 to 17 mph with wind gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet Accumulation of less than one inch possible. … [Read more...]
It’s Small Business Saturday
It's Small Business Saturday In this day and age of buying online, Small Business Saturday gives you a chance to walk around your local stores and see what they have to offer. Shopping locally offers unique gifts that you can purchase and take home the same day. There is someone there to help you and answer your questions. The owners of these businesses help the community by hiring local people, paying local taxes and supporting local … [Read more...]