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...]
Geneseo Farmers’ Market Opens Today
GENESEO — Today the Geneseo Farmers' Market returns to the streets of Geneseo for the summer. Anyone looking for fresh fruits or vegetables or even local wine should head down to the Geneseo Farmer's Market for all of this and much more. Every Thursday from today, June 22, to October 19 on Center street from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. With an abundance of different vendors that all sell products from within a 60 mile radius of Geneseo, they give … [Read more...]
SUN VIDEO: Record-Breaking United Way Volunteer Force Touches Up Local Towns
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – United Way's Day of Caring once again had a record turnout of volunteers. An unprecedented 266 volunteers from across Livingston County set to community improvement projects on Tuesday. Some did projects in their own hometowns. "I know at my school some of us are helping out around the school," said Avon Central student Jenna Schifino, who also designed this year's Day of Caring t-shirts. "I'm going to the circle and … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo’s Restaurant Takeover A Success
GENESEO — SUNY Geneseo’s Campus Auxiliary Services hosted its first 'Restaurant Takeover' event last night at the Letchworth Dining Complex on campus. Local village restaurants visited the dining hall, bringing some of their unique menu items for students to try. Featured restaurants included Village Tavern, Sweet Arts Bakery, Village Cafe and The Big Tree Inn, along with Questa Lasagna from Mount Morris. The event pulled near record … [Read more...]
Work of Dansville’s Youth and Neighbors is Making Noyes Cancer Center a Reality
DANSVILLE — U of R Noyes Hospital is taking the opportunity to thank the many donors and sponsors who have donated to the up and coming Ann and Carl Meyers Cancer Center. According to a press release from Noyes, the Cancer Center Building Project, which is on track to be complete in early 2017, has received over $5,600 from the efforts of the local community, especially Dansville's young people. “We are so grateful for the on-going support … [Read more...]
FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK: Time for a SUNY Geneseo Community Alert Sytem
Recently, SUNY Geneseo sent out a campus-wide email alerting students of an alleged rape and requesting if anyone had further information regarding the incident. The incident was alleged to have taken place at an off-campus gathering. The alert, titled 'Community Notification,' was emailed to the student body from SUNY Geneseo Police Chief Thomas Kilcullen. The College did not, however, alert the Village outside of SUNY Geneseo's campus that … [Read more...]
New Dansville Youth Public Service Camp Strengthens Local Houses and Bonds
DANSVILLE – A new program held by Hope Valley Camp this summer encourages young people to get involved in the community, providing household repair and clean-up work for the elderly and disabled. Nathan Welton and his wife Jessica originally founded Hope Valley Camp as a Non-Denominational Christian camp in 2009, and bought the current Hope Valley Dansville property in 2012. Since its start, site development with volunteers and community … [Read more...]
Candle Luminary Tradition Returns to Warm Hearts in Avon
AVON – The Village was a winter wonderland on Sunday as local families brought back a dwindling Avon tradition by lighting candle luminaries on their sidewalks, curbs and streets. The night was a resounding success, ending with 50 carolers happily chiming Christmas songs and enjoying locally made desserts at the village circle. "The Village was well lit," said organizer Michael Miron. "We want to build on the momentum and enthusiasm. The … [Read more...]
Geneseo ArtSmart Contest Seeks Painters for Site of Lost Kelly’s Saloon
GENESEO – The recently opened ArtSmart Studio is looking for young artists to beautify the wall that currently separates Main Street from the empty foundation that was once the iconic Kelly's Saloon, which was lost in a fire in July. ArtSmart Studio, which opened at 28 Main Street in 2015, is looking for artists high school age and over to enter up to three designs for original paintings with a Geneseo community theme in a contest to be … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo’s Injured Hockey Player to get Heartfelt Rally at Home Game
GENESEO – A SUNY Geneseo student and hockey player who recently suffered a severe head injury after a skateboarding accident in the village is drawing the campus and community together for Friday night's home hockey game. The team told news partner 13WHAM that they have made t-shirts and bracelets in support of Jason 'Jay' Stephanik, a forward for the team, and will wear them during the game at 7 p.m. Jay suffered a fractured skull and … [Read more...]