GENESEO – A Geneseo pet owner is facing a criminal charge for allegedly neglecting her cat, causing its death. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, Barbara Lynk-Cooke, 28, now faces a misdemeanor charge of Animal Neglect. "The cat went to a reputable local vet and unfortunately had to be euthanized," said Osganian. "The vet gave us a thorough statement on the cat's many health problems and deficiencies, … [Read more...]
Poor Starlings: 70 Birds Struck on 390 in Avon
AVON – A local flock of starlings took a blow over the weekend when approximately 70 of its members were killed by a passing vehicle or vehicles on 390 in Avon. The odd scene left some drivers scratching their heads. Wildlife experts with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said that vehicle strikes on starlings are not unheard of and can take out numerous members of a flock at once. "Starlings are prone to mass … [Read more...]
Police Release Scene of Student Tragedy at 18 Wadsworth Back to Landlord
GENESEO – The site of the sudden, unthinkable loss of three young lives on Sunday morning was released by police Sunday night and turned back over to the care of the property owner. Still, SUNY Geneseo said that all student tenants of 18 Wadsworth Street have made plans to stay elsewhere. "The College is offering alternative housing to all residents of 18 Wadsworth Street," said SUNY Geneseo in a statement. "The students currently have made … [Read more...]