LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Department of Health instructs anyone who sees a bat flying around in their home to capture it for rabies testing. According to a press release from the Livingston County Department of Health, even someone who doesn't think they came into direct contact with a bat can be at risk of contracting rabies. "Bats are important in the environment but can cause a serious health risk in the home," said the … [Read more...]
Rabid Bat Contacts Cats in Springwater
SPRINGWATER – The Health Department confirms that a big brown bat tested positive for rabies after crossing paths with two cats. According to a press release from the Livingston County Department of Health, their Public Health Director Jennifer Rodriguez announces that the New York State Health Department laboratory has confirmed that a big brown bat, captured after 'coming into contact' with two domestic cats on a property in the Town of … [Read more...]
Hothead Badly Beats Man with Bat in Groveland
GROVELAND – New York State Police arrested a West Bloomfield man after he allegedly seriously beat and injured another man using a baseball bat. According to a press release from the NYS Police, Jimmy Corella, 25, was arrested for felony Assault in the Second Degree, felony Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree, and misdemeanor Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree. The main dispute occurred at the alleged victim’s … [Read more...]