Beloved wife, adored mother and grandmother, and devoted follower of Christ - went home to be with her Lord on May 9, 2021 at the age of 57. Brenda was born in Dansville to Lawrence and Lurline Craft. She grew up in Avon where she met and married her high school sweetheart, David, with whom she spent the next 38 years. Together they had four children and four beautiful grandchildren. Brenda was a loving, resilient, whirlwind of a … [Read more...]
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty advises this week, May 9th through May 15th, is National Police Week. In 1962 President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as the day of recognition for Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week of which the 15th falls as National Police Week. The week pays tribute to the fallen Officers/Deputies/Troopers who died in the course of their duties. We also recognize our current members who serve with honor and distinction in … [Read more...]
Avon Tennis Team Defeats York Team 5-0
evel Type Category Home Team Visiting Team Set Scores 1st Singles V York William Van Wyk Lost to Avon Jonah Cousins 6-3, 6-3 2nd Singles V York Ross Boor Lost to Avon Griffin Meyer 6-3, 7-6(7-2) 3rd Singles V York Tristan Tiede Lost to Avon Maxwell Mesi 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 1st Doubles V York Evan Guck & Michael Bargy Lost to Avon Kaden Colt & Zachary Colvin 6-2, … [Read more...]
Avon and Geneseo Awarded Tree Maintenance Grants
In celebration of Arbor Day, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that grants totaling $1.18 million have been awarded to communities across the state to inventory, plant, and maintain public trees. The grants are part of the second phase of grants through DEC's Division of Lands and Forests’ Urban and Community Forestry Program, … [Read more...]
Avon Police Activity Report (April 26 – May 2)
Avon Police Activity Report (April 26 – May 2) April 26 Responded to Spring Street for the medical issue. Responded to Genesee Street for the lost property complaint. Responded to Wadsworth Avenue for the civil issue. April 27 Responded to East Main Street for the alarm. Responded to Clinton Street for the domestic dispute. Responded to Clinton Street for the disorderly conduct complaint. Responded to Clinton … [Read more...]
Corn Festival This Coming August 14th
The 35th annual Avon Corn Festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 14, contingent on Covid protocols. Produced by Avon Rotary, the delightful festival opens at 10 a.m. and concludes with a free concert by The Skycoasters from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Featuring arts and crafts booths, there also will be continuous live entertainment, food vendors, a kid zone and corn-eating and cornhole contests. The popular beer garden will offer New York … [Read more...]
Dansville and Avon Students Recognized At Elmira College
Elmira College released its Dean's List for Academic Achievement for the Winter 2021 Term. The Dean's List recognizes full-time undergraduate students who were registered for at least 12 computable credit hours and who earned a term grade point average of 3.6 or higher. Students recognized include: Victoria Henson of Dansville, NY Tyra Holden of Avon, NY Founded in 1855, Elmira College is a private, residential, liberal arts … [Read more...]
Local Scouts plant trees at Avon Driving Park in honor of Arbor Day.
A small group of Boys and Girls Scouts gathered safely to plant trees at the Avon Driving Park on Saturday April 18th in honor of Arbor Day. These trees were part of a grant program, funded by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. These young Scouts were more than happy to lend a helping hand to put the trees in the ground and are excited to come back to the Avon Driving Park to watch them grow. … [Read more...]
Avon Police Activity Report (April 12 – April 18)
Avon Police Activity Report (April 12 – April 18) April 12 Responded to Pineview Heights for the medical issue. Responded to Rochester Street for the medical issue. Responded to Sackett Road for the animal complaint. Responded to Sackett Road for the civil issue. Responded to Genesee Street for the civil issue. Responded to Dream Valley Blvd. for the disorderly conduct complaint. Responded to Genesee Street for … [Read more...]
Avon Police Activity Report (February 22 – February 28)
Avon Police Activity Report (February 22 – February 28) February 22 Responded to Pineview Heights for the disorderly conduct complaint. Responded to Rochester Street for the trespass complaint. Responded to Bridge Circle for the vehicle lockout. February 23 Responded to Horseshoe Blvd. for the welfare check.Responded to West Main Street for the harassment complaint. Responded to Genesee Street for the fraud … [Read more...]
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