LIVONIA – The prize for this year's pike and walleye fishing tournament went to Al Tosto and this dandy fish. The winning pike tipped the scales at 12.2 pounds. It was just one of many pike taken over the weekend tournament. "There was a 10.5 pounder and a bunch of smaller ones," said Ted Decker of Ted's Tackle, the weighing-in official for the tournament. No one caught a walleye. Apparently they just weren't biting. The tournament goes … [Read more...]
Livingston Arts Renames Scholarship in Honor of Staff Sgt. Gleason-Morrow
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Livingston Arts and Livingston County Veteran’s Services Agency jointly announce that the Scholastic Arts Scholarships will be renamed the Staff Sergeant Alexandria Mae Gleason Morrow Art Scholarship Awards. According to a press release from Livingston Arts, two seniors pursuing an arts-related field in college will receive the annual scholarships underwritten by Steed Energy, now renamed the Staff Sergeant Alexandria Mae … [Read more...]
National Warplane Museum Nominated in USA Today’s Best Airshow Contest
GENESEO – The National Warplane Museum of Geneseo, NY announced Monday that the annual airshow, 'The Greatest Show on Turf,' has been nominated for USA TODAY’s '10Best Readers’ Choice' travel award contest. According to a press release from the National Warplane Museum, voters can vote once per day in the contest, available here, until July 18. The airshow is July 8 through 10. Tickets are available here. "We strive to provide an intimate … [Read more...]
Chamber of Commerce Releases Finalists in Their Favorite Local Business Contest
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The finalists are in for the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce's poll and contest on your favorite local businesses and attractions. According to a Facebook post by the Chamber of Commerce, anyone can vote once per day in the multiple-choice poll, accessible here. With 2,629 nominations submitted, the Chamber has now released the top three businesses or attractions that were nominated in each category. Categories in … [Read more...]
SUNY Photo Gallery Tells Stories of Travel for Study Abroad Students
GENESEO – The Study Abroad Office at SUNY Geneseo hosts the campus' most recent exhibit, the Study Abroad Photo Contest, showcasing students' photos from their studies abroad. Study abroad mentors Gabrielle Kinney and Sarah Simon worked with Assistant Director Sam Cardamone to organize the contest. According to Kinney, preparation consisted of collecting photo entires, distributing surveys, and accumulating responses. A press release … [Read more...]