GENESEO – Saturday's Teddy Bear Parade will take a second to commemorate the return of the bronze bear Emmeline and the bear fountain. The parade will start at St. Michael's Episcopal Church at 11 a.m. and stop at the fountain for a brief ceremony. "It's just going to be a moment to recognize that the fountain is back in business," said Geneseo Mayor Richard Hatheway. Despite a highly-publicized minor run-in with a vehicle on Wednesday, … [Read more...]
Livingston County Thanks Devoted Employees for 10 and 25 Years
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Board of Supervisors gratefully awarded 34 long-serving employees of county government on Wednesday. The Board spent more than half of their regularly scheduled board meeting time on their 20th annual award ceremony. "This meeting represents our only focused opportunity to recognize the backbone of county government: county employees," said County Administrator Ian Coyle. "At the federal and state … [Read more...]
Livonia Remembers Lives Lost on 9/11
LIVONIA – The Livonia Fire Department, now one of the keepers of a piece of the south tower of the World Trade Center, held a memorial ceremony to remember those who lost their lives in the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. According to a Facebook post from the Livonia Fire Department, they with many other fire departments, EMS, the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, State Police and veterans attended to pay their respects. The fire … [Read more...]
Piece of World Trade Center Rests at Livonia Fire Department
LIVONIA – The Livonia Fire Department is now the caretaker of an artifact from of the World Trade Center. The piece of one of the World Trade Center Towers was delivered from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to Livonia as part of a 10-year program to disperse 9/11 artifacts to municipalities and nonprofits. Livonia is one of 1,500 entities to receive such a piece. Firefighters and the community will gather around the piece for … [Read more...]
Cuomo Applauds ‘Greatest Park in America’ at Letchworth’s New Nature Center
CASTILE – Governor Andrew Cuomo made the hike to Letchworth State Park on Tuesday to congratulate and applaud the park and its partners on opening the Humphrey Nature Center. Members of the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, state legislators and SUNY Geneseo President Denise Battles were among about 150 people who attended the ceremony. Gov. Cuomo said that Letchworth's success as the USA Today Reader's Choice best … [Read more...]
Livingston County Thanks Long-Serving Employees
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Board of Supervisors recognized some of its longest-serving employees at their meeting on Wednesday. A total of 23 employees received afghans depicting Livingston County for 10 years of service, and 10 employees received ceramic bowls for 25 years of service. "This is actually my favorite meeting, not because [Chairman Eric Gott an I] get to dress alike nor because there's a lot of great food … [Read more...]
Geneseo’s New Relay for Life Event to Build on Dansville’s Track Record
GENESEO – A new Relay for Life event is coming to Geneseo, springboarding off of the success of Relay for Life in Dansville. Hundreds are expected to participate in the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Livingston County in Geneseo on Saturday, June 11 at Geneseo High School, 4050 Geneseo Road, from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Before that, Relay for Life in Dansville will be June 4 at 1 p.m. at Ralph Clements Athletic Field on Clara Barton … [Read more...]
St. Agnes and Avon Salute Honor, Courage, and Love on 9/11
AVON – At 9:30 Friday morning, the morning of Sept. 11, St. Agnes School organized a ceremony bring the community together in memory of the events of 9/11 and in celebration of the American courage and honor that holds us together. St. Agnes Principal Dr. Gerald E. Benjamin, PhD, or 'Dr. Ben,' chief organizer of the ceremony, said that the day was a chance for the Avon community to remember and reflect on how much has changed and not … [Read more...]
Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New AT&T Store to Geneseo
GENESEO– The Livingston County Chamber of Commerce joined AT&T and authorized AT&T retailer Premier Technologies to celebrate the opening of their brand new store located at 4243 Lakeville Road in Geneseo. The ribbon cutting was attended by representatives from AT&T and authorized AT&T retailer Premier Technologies, representatives from US Congressman Chris Collins office and the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce. The … [Read more...]
County Residents Invited to Tammy Jo Alexander’s Remembrance Ceremony
DANSVILLE – Sheriff Thomas Dougherty advises that Wednesday June 10th will be the date for Tammy Jo Alexander’s graveside ceremony. On January 26, 2015 the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office announced that they had identified “Jane Doe," the young girl found murdered almost 36 years ago. The Sheriff’s Office has been actively investigating the case since November of 1979. The Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with Tammy Jo’s family thought it … [Read more...]