DANSVILLE – One of New York State's most prominent and successful advocates for the bald eagle passed away early Wednesday at his home on East Hill in Dansville. Thomas J. 'Big Da' Rauber Sr., 93, was prolifically published on eagles and the story of his quest to save them made it on CNN. Still, some of his proudest work is in the photos and observations he took of the powerful birds. The following is an obituary posted by Hindle Funeral … [Read more...]
Predators on the Move in Letchworth
Watch video below of Ken Wallace's brief, peaceful encounter with a black bear in the park. CASTILE – Bobcats and eagles and bears, oh my! Letchworth's hunters have been on the move and getting their pictures taken more than usual over the past month. Park goers Mark Van Norman and Ken Wallace have been posting great photographs and videos of predators to social media. Van Norman posted pictures of bears, an eagle nest with grown eaglets, a … [Read more...]
Caledonia to Dedicate Giant Steel Eagle to Former Mayor Cohen at 125th Anniversary
CALEDONIA – The Village of Caledonia will dedicate a giant stainless steel eagle and American flag statue to one of Caledonia's most treasured former mayors, Harvey Cohen, this weekend. Young students of Olie Olson, Livingston County's best-loved metallurgist, created the 12-foot sculpture from about January to May 2016. It will be brought to the Village in two parts, first the eagle on Wednesday and then the colossal flag on Saturday, but … [Read more...]