CANISTEO− The Lions achieved a decisive 55-0 victory in football over the visiting Geneseo Blue Devils on Friday night, September 7th. Geneseo held them off until the end of the first quarter, when a pivotal punt block that led to the first touchdown for the Lions, greatly affected the sway of the game. “We’re still here, and we’re mostly freshmen and sophomores” says Assistant Coach Sciera of the Blue Devil’s when asked about the state of the … [Read more...]
YOUTH FOOTBALL: Red Raiders slip by Mustangs 42-28
DANSVILLE — On a beautiful sunny day, the Cal-Mum Red Raiders CYFL senior team defeated the Dansville Mustangs 42-28 at Babcock Park. The Red Raiders jumped out to an early lead, scoring on their first two possessions. Touchdown runs by Kyle Raniewicz and Bubba Leach put Cal-Mum up 14-0. “It was a really fun game,” said Leach, who led the Red Raiders with three rushing touchdowns and also returned an interception for a score. “We played … [Read more...]
In Depth: A look at Marine Patrol
CONESUS LAKE− An interview on Thursday, August 16 with the Conesus Lake Marine Patrol unit revealed a bountiful amount of knowledge pertaining to law enforcement on the water. Local retired police deputy Doug Morsch explained the various procedures, endeavors, and situations that are present when dealing with an alternative element in relation to police work. “Anything that a road patrol can handle, plus some” says Morsch when asked about the … [Read more...]
Local summer camp captures magic
LIVONIA – When asked to describe the place he spends his summer each year, Camp Stella Maris Camp Director Adam Bell responded with a quick, one-word answer. “Magical” Stella Maris, a summer camp on the shores of Conesus Lake in Livonia, is a local gem. The place where Bell was both a camper, and now director, is a place where magical moments can happen, whether you are a seven-year-old camper, or counselor three … [Read more...]
NEW VIDEO: Boat destroyed by fire on Conesus Lake
UPDATED 8:35 PM CONESUS LAKE — A party boat on Conesus Lake was completely destroyed when it caught fire, and the occupants narrowly escaped injury. The incident started at around 2 p.m. at the North East end of the lake. No one was injured. "We had just pushed off the dock and heard a backfire," said Paul Battaglia, 60, the boat owner. "When we looked back the engine was on fire." Battaglia was on the boat, a Harris Pontoon Boat with a … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Fire at Livonia Elementary School
UDATED - 1:12 PM LIVONIA — Fire broke out at about 11:15 Thursday morning at the David P. DeLoria Elementary School in Livonia. School was closed at the time due to the Fourth-of-July and summer vacation, but construction workers were repairing a roof at the time the fire started. Initial reports are that the fire started near or in an electrical generator being used for the construction work. Over 50 firefighters … [Read more...]
Livonia class of 2012 graduates Saturday
LIVONIA — Saturday morning, the Livonia Senior High School class of 2012 graduates high school and enters the next chapter of their lives. The ceremony will include a presentation of colors by the Livonia Fire Department, singing by the Varsity Chorus Seniors, a welcome message by Superintendent Scott Bischoping, a salutatory speech by Heath Memorial Scholarship Recipient Mitchell Rathbun, a valedictory speech by Alaina Eck, and a commencement … [Read more...]