UPDATE: Sheriff Lifts Travel Advisory LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office announced a traffic advisory Monday morning. According to a press release from Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, a Travel Advisory does not mean roads are closed, it means that caution is advised and hazardous conditions exist. "Snow covered roads, along with blowing winds, are a bad combination for operators who are not driving to those conditions," … [Read more...]
Health Dept. Clears Leicester’s Water After E. Coli Presence
LEICESTER – Water supplies in York and now Leicester are now cleared for all use by the Livingston County Department of Health after E. Coli bacteria were found in local water samples. According to a press release from the Department of Health, they and the Leicester Public Water System have reviewed the laboratory analysis results of water quality samples collected recently and have determined that the water provided by the Leicester Public … [Read more...]
Freezing Rain Advisory Issued for Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A winter weather advisory has been issued for Livingston County extending into Thursday morning. According to the National Weather Service, winter weather advisory for freezing rain remains in effect in Livingston, Wyoming and Ontario counties from 5 p.m. Wednesday afternoon to 9 a.m. Thursday. Ice may accumulate up to one quarter of an inch through early Thursday. Temperatures will be in the lower … [Read more...]
National Weather Service Freezing Rain Advisory Now in Effect
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The national weather service in buffalo has issued a winter weather advisory for freezing rain which is now in effect. The advisory is for Livingston and Ontario Counties and extends from 4 p.m. Tuesday to 1 a.m. on Wednesday. Precipitation will start as freezing rain this evening before changing to rain overnight. Ice is expected to accumulate up to one tenth of an inch. Winds will be from the southeast at 20 to … [Read more...]
National Weather Service Issues Freezing Rain Advisory for Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A winter weather advisory will remain in effect through 11 a.m. Wednesday. According to the national weather service, hazards will include freezing rain with ice accumulations of a trace to a few hundredths of an inch. Temperatures will be in the lower 30's Tuesday night. Highs will be in the lower 40's on Wednesday. Impacts will be light ice accumulations will create a few slick spots on untreated roads and … [Read more...]
Sheriff Dougherty Lifts Travel Warning for Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty has lifted the travel warning that he issued Tuesday morning. According to a press release from Dougherty, the main roadways have been cleared and are in generally good condition for travel. "We thank all Livingston County residents and visitors for their partnership in public safety," said Dougherty. "We are proud to advise that due to motorists staying home or if they had to … [Read more...]
Sheriff Dougherty Issues Travel Advisory for Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty has issued a No Unnecessary Travel Advisory for Livingston County until further notice. According to a press release from Dougherty, the Sheriff’s Office has handled numerous calls for car accidents and vehicles off the roadway due to the snow-covered roads. No Unnecessary Travel means that hazardous driving conditions exist and no unnecessary travel is recommended. Dougherty … [Read more...]