MOUNT MORRIS — Landowners are invited to attend a workshop hosted by the Genesee Valley Conservancy to discuss hunting and agricultural land leases, forest management, black bears, hedgerows, wild game cuisine, and invasive species. The event will take place on April 11th as the Conservancy teams up with the Livingston County Cornell Cooperative Extension to assist landowners in the Genesee Valley with a variety of land management topics they … [Read more...]
Genesee Valley Conservancy Again Gains National Accreditation
GENESEO — The Genesee Valley Conservancy renewed its Land Trust Accreditation, a distinction signifying the organization's dedication to protecting nature in the Genesee Valley region. According to a press release from the Genesee Valley Nature Conservancy, accreditation requires conservation groups to provide extensive documentation and undergo a comprehensive review in order to to renew their status every five years. "It is exciting to … [Read more...]
12th Annual Oak Tree Run Keeps Its Roots, Locals Look to Win
GENESEO — The annual Oak Tree Half Marathon and 5K Run and Walk is fast-approaching, and local runners are looking forward to vying for the famous oak leaf laurel and oak sapling. Returning half marathoner Kenny Goodfellow will aim for the title this year, following a few runner-up finishes in years past. For the women, an intensely competitive field is lined up thus far. Laura Anderson, a former winner of the Half Marathon is making a return, … [Read more...]
Gajewski and Hensler Win Livonia Turkey Trot
LIVONIA - The Livonia Turkey Trot is in the books as Ben Gajewski won the men's race and Clarrisa Hensler won the women's race. Gajewski, 29, ran a time of 20:002 which is a pace of of 5:53/mile and Hensler, 16, won with a time of 21:152 at a pce of 6:25/mile. The race is held to support the Livonia Food Pantry and was hosted by the Livonia Central School District & the Village of Livonia. 561 runners signed up with 295 participants … [Read more...]
Geneseo Fast Tracks New Zoning Law to Impact New Construction at Kelly’s Saloon Site
GENESEO — The Geneseo Village Board passed changes to the Village Zoning Code regarding the compatibility of structures on Main Street Monday night, which passed by a margin of 4 votes to 1. The dissenting vote was Village Trustee Ben Gajewski. The issue was forced with a newly vacant lot, located at 71 Main Street, which until last week was the Kelly's Saloon building. The tweak to the code restricts what can be built on the empty … [Read more...]
Genesee Valley Nature Conservancy Toasts 25 Years with Geneseo Art Auction
GENESEO – The Genesee Valley Nature Conservancy will be celebrating its 25th anniversary on Aug. 7 with a silent auction of diverse artwork by local painters, photographers, sculptors and potters. According to a press release from the Nature Conservancy, the original works express the open space and farmland of the Genesee Valley, and opening bid prices will range from $30 to $2,500. "The Genesee Valley is such a spectacular place to live, … [Read more...]
Wadsworth Library Floods Again as Village Looks for Problem
GENESEO – The basement of the Wadsworth Library was again flooded during the weekend's storms, and the Village Board said on Monday that they are trying to locate the drainage issue. According to library Board of Trustees secretary Carolyn Miesel, the library is home to the original Athenaeum collection of books established in 1842 by James Wadsworth, some of which were damaged in last year's basement flood. "Someone from the Village did … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo Calls for Second Look at Drug and Alcohol Community Coalition
GENESEO – SUNY Geneseo says that when their new president, Denise Battles, is inaugurated, it will be time for the College and Village to readdress the purpose of the Healthy Campus Community Coalition (GHCCC). At the Village Board of Trustees meeting on May 18, Trustee Bob Wilcox, co-chair of GHCCC announced that the College would at that time like Mayor Richard Hatheway and President Battles to re-evaluate the status and purpose of the … [Read more...]
FROM THE PUBLISHER: Growing Events Lighting Up the Valley
Reading this on your phone? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. This past weekend, Lifting Up Livingston brought the first ever St. Patrick's Day parade to Livingston County. The GeneseeSun.com had the not-so-subtle 'sunmobile' in the parade, but the rightful winner was Duffy's spectacular float. After roping my mom and Aunt Patty to cram in the back with the hatch propped open, and trotting along handing out stickers and … [Read more...]
Town Consults Village on Potential Move to Geneseo Building
GENESEO – The Town of Geneseo is reaching out to the Village for their thoughts on an end-all cooperative investigation to see if the vacant upstairs space in the Geneseo Building can be used for the location of the Town Government. According to Geneseo Town Supervisor William Wadsworth, members of the community have said on many occasions that they wish the Town government was as closer and more accessible, and the Town should decide once and … [Read more...]