The Avon Town Board is holding its organizational meeting tonight, January 2, 2019. The meeting is at 6pm at the Town Hall 23 Genesee St. Avon, NY 14414. This meeting is open to the public. … [Read more...]
Avon Driving Park Invaded by the Emerald Ash
According to the Village of Avon website, the Avon Driving Park which contains hundreds of ash trees has been invaded by the emerald ash borer (EAB). This is an invasive insect that attacks only ash trees. Most trees die within 2 to 4 years of being infested. The Village with the advice of DEC foresters have taken the proactive step to dealing with this significant natural disaster by removing the ash trees. The removal commenced in January. This … [Read more...]
Avon Native Makes Dean’s List at Coastal Carolina University
Avon native Makenna Hughes, a Theatre Arts major made the Dean's List at Coastal Carolina University located in Conway, SC. In order to make the Dean's List, Makenna had a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, just minutes from the resort area of Myrtle Beach, S.C. Coastal Carolina University offers baccalaureate degrees in 73 major fields of study. … [Read more...]
Avon Resident Accepts Chief Financial Officer Position
DiMarco Group Names Chief Financial Officer Rochester, N.Y. — DiMarco Group, a leading full-service development company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Fasoldt as chief financial officer. He brings to the position nearly 30 years of professional experience. Fasoldt joins DiMarco from Annese, a technology solutions integrator with operations throughout New York State, where he served as CFO since 2015. Previously, Fasoldt was … [Read more...]
Investigation of Gun Theft Leads To Felony Charges
LIMA: Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of two individuals on felony charges after Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a stolen handgun. On December 7, 2018 a Lima resident on Community Drive in the Village of Lima requested that a Sheriff’s Deputy respond out to investigate the theft of a pistol from their vehicle. Deputies with the Patrol Division, as well as an Investigator with the Criminal Investigations Division, responded to … [Read more...]
DWAI Drug Charge Following 390 Traffic Stop
INTERSTATE 390: Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Town of Sparta resident on drug related charges after a traffic stop. On December 15, 2018 Deputy Shawn Whitford was assigned to the Sheriff’s Office Operation Safe Interstate initiative when he stopped a vehicle on the Interstate 390 for a violation of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law. The operator of the vehicle was identified as 41 year old Christina M. Beechler. The … [Read more...]
York Over Bloomfield in Men’s Basketball
York and Bloomfield met for a men's basketball game. York started out slowly but had a great third quarter to help take the lead in the game. They never looked back. York over Bloomfield 56 - 45. Here is how the scoring went for the four quarters: York- 1st-10, 2nd-8, 3rd-26 4th-12 Final 56 Bloomfield-1st-18, 2nd-6, 3rd-10, 4th-11- Final 45 A great game was had by the following players: York Leaders- Riley … [Read more...]
BOYS BASKETBALL: Avon Defeats York
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — On Dec. 12, the Avon Boy's Basketball Team reigned victorious against York in a close game, ending with a score of 59-52. Key players for Avon included Connor Taylor, Nick Rowland , Paddy Coyne, and Tyler Dailey. Matt McFarland, Josh Davis, and Riley Stella were all crucial scorers for York. York is now 2-2 and will be playing a non-league game on Saturday, Dec. 15. Avon remains undefeated at 4-0. … [Read more...]
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Dansville Wins Comfortably Against York 53-30
The Dansville Lady Mustangs won 53-30 Friday night against York. Dansville put forth a steady effort through the night, leading in the first quarter by 6 points and bolstering that lead until game's end. York defended nobly, only seriously falling behind in the fourth quarter as they scored 3 points to Dansville's 16. York's Addison Houseman scored 14 points for her team, while Dansville's top player was Grace Rittenhouse with 15 points. … [Read more...]
MEN’S BASKETBALL: Avon Beats Rochester Prep
Friday night's game saw Avon win against Rochester Prep 80-57. Avon performed solidly, establishing an eight point lead in the first quarter and widening the gap until the buzzer. Notable players for Rochester Prep were Jaden Hayes and Wesley Anderson, who scored 14 and 12 points, respectively. For Avon, Nick Rowland, Connor Taylor, and Zach Colvin rose to the top of the pile. Rowland scored 20 points with 12 rebounds, Taylor scored 17 points … [Read more...]