David Lettieri, 33, of Harpursville in Broome County was arrested and charged with enticement of a minor, and traveling to engage in illicit sexual contact. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life in prison. According to the complaint, on October 15, 2020, an investigator with the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office interviewed the parent of a 13-year-old girl (Victim) who stated that on October … [Read more...]
Finger Lakes Community College Announces Scholarships by County
The Finger Lakes Community College 2020-21 scholarship recipients by county are as follows (this list includes some students who earned scholarships in the spring 2020 semester and have since graduated): ALLEGANY Friendship: Calum Ruxton, Fraley Family Award Wellsville: Lacey Shuttleworth, G.W. Lisk Co. Inc. Excellence Scholarship LIVINGSTON Leicester: Zachary Fanaro, FLCC Foundation Scholarship Lima: Jennifer … [Read more...]
EARLY VOTING BRINGS OUT THE CROWDS
In Monroe, Ontario, Genesee, and Livingston County, all are reporting larger than ever crowds interested in early voting. In Livingston County voters vote at the Livingston County Board of Elections on the first floor of the county building on Court St. Thursday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Victor, and the Geneva Housing … [Read more...]
SUNY SAYS STUDENTS MUST TEST NEGATIVE BEFORE TAKING THANKSGIVING BREAK
Chancellor Jim Malatras of the State University of New York is mandating that all students using on-campus facilities must test negative within the 10 days prior to leaving campus for Thanksgiving break. The order is estimated affect 140,000 students at SUNY's 64 colleges. "By requiring all students to test negative before leaving, we are implementing a smart, sensible policy that protects students' families and hometown … [Read more...]
THREE ARRESTED IN 30 SMASH ‘N GRAB CONVENIENCE STORE BURGLARIES
Multiple law enforcement agencies announced the arrest of 3 people for a series of about 30 burglaries in a 6-county area. Nearly all of the burglaries were convenience stores or gas stations, and the main theft in each was thousands of dollars of cigarettes each time. A fourth man suspected of being part of the group earlier had been arrested in May 2020, along with Marble, for a similar incident. The three latest suspects were arrested in … [Read more...]
Wyoming County’s Arts Council is Reopening With Two September Events
The Arts Council for Wyoming County (ACWC) is welcoming the public back to 31 S. Main St. in Perry on September 2 with a new look and preparation for two new events since operations paused in March as a response to the Coronavirus. The events are: September 11: In Memory of Sarah. This will be an exhibition in honor of artist Sarah Hoeppner. Individuals will have an opportunity to view a select collection of Sarah’s work … [Read more...]
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON SAYS NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
The National Weather Service is predicting severe thunderstorms for the Monroe, Livingston, Ontario and other surrounding areas this afternoon. Drivers are warned to proceed with caution and be on guard for possible flash floods. Winds may reach up to 60 mph.. … [Read more...]
Complete Listing of School Districts That Did Not Submit a Plan By Deadline
As reported in the Genesee Sun more than 14% of the New York State’s 749 school districts did not submit plans on time to the satisfaction of Gov. Andrew Cuomo. These districts will not be able to reopen for in-person instruction during the 2020-21 academic year. Surprising some of them include districts within our area including Geneva, Elmira, Webster, Wyoming and East Bloomfield. The list of school districts that have not submitted a … [Read more...]
FIRST SEEDS AND NOW USED SOCKS FROM CHINA?
Apparently it is not just seeds but many other unsolicited packages people are receiving throughout the US that are from China. People throughout the US are getting used socks, knock-off sunglasses and other sundry items. As reported in the Genesee Sun earlier many in our area and throughout the country are receiving mysterious seeds postmarked from China. "At this time, we don't have any evidence indicating this is something other than … [Read more...]
School Districts Preparing Plans In Wyoming County
Yesterday the Wyoming County ReStart Taskforce met with special guest Matt Wilkins, Superintendent of Warsaw Central School District, to learn more about school reopening plans in Wyoming County. Superintendent Wilkins gave examples and represented many of the concerns being shared by schools and their staffs, parents and families, policymakers, and businesses. They are now waiting for the Governor's office to approve the plans. … [Read more...]