CASTILE – That fall chill and early flurries are signs that winter is well on its way, and the bears are well aware. These lucky images were captured by Angela Frink and have been making the rounds on Facebook since Sunday evening. "lucky to be in the right place at the right time to capture him as he strolled across the road," posted Frink with the stunning photographs. Several other fortunate hikers have posted about other sightings … [Read more...]
Bear Seen Wandering Through Geneseo Village
GENESEO- At least one black bear was sighted on Prospect street in Geneseo just after 9pm Thursday night. The bear was allegedly seen running across South Street from the Wadsworth Homestead, and then watched as it moved through Prospect Street, Oak Street and Melody Lane, according to Police Chief Eric Osganian. The police said that bear sightings, though unusual in the village, are common in Livingston County. "We've had bear sightings in … [Read more...]
Bear sighting pushes HFL into exterior lockdown
HONEOYE FALLS — Students in the Honeoye Falls-Lima School District had to spend the day inside Monday, after a bear sighting near the campus put the school into exterior lockdown. The sighting occurred in the Church, Papermill Street area at about 7:50 a.m. by a resident who lives in that neighborhood, said school superintendent Michelle Kavanaugh. The sighting did not occur on campus, but was in the general vicinity of the school. "As soon as … [Read more...]