GENESEO — The date is set for the 1st Annual 'Claire's Colorful 5k' a run to benefit Catholic Charities of Livingston County. The race will take place on May 6th at Geneseo Central School and will be full of color and fun in a tribute to the beloved student who passed away last year in a tragic accident. The run will be four laps on mostly grass terrain and include two color stations. Mail or drop off your registration to the Chanler … [Read more...]
Donated Prom Dresses to Memorialize 9th Grader Claire Allen
GENESEO – Dozens of girls could receive donated prom dresses this year from the family of much-loved and much-missed 9th grader Claire Allen. The newly-established charity, 'Claire's Closet,' plans to set up a website where up to 60 girls who go to Livingston County schools can sign up, come to Geneseo Central School on March 17 and possibly walk away with dresses. "Claire may not have been able to attend her prom, but she was a very … [Read more...]
Sheriff: No Charges Expected in ‘Horrible Accident’ that Took Life of Geneseo Teen
GENESEO – The driver in what the Sheriff's Office describes as 'just a horrible accident' is not expected to face any criminal charges. At a Friday afternoon press conference available in full on our Facebook page here, Sheriff Thomas Dougherty said that the driver, Holly Mullen, 51, of Geneseo, is not expected to face charges. "Our investigation has been very, very thorough and I commend our members for a very difficult job on scene," said … [Read more...]
Geneseo School Identifies Fatally Struck Teen as Claire Allen
GENESEO – Geneseo Central Schools released a brief statement on the tragic passing of one of their students. The statement is as follows: On Thursday, September 7 at approximately 4:30 p.m., Claire Allen was struck and killed while running on Route 39 with a teammate during cross country practice. Claire was a ninth grader who was amazingly bright and energetic. She was an incredibly kind and gentle friend to her classmates. She was … [Read more...]