https://youtu.be/H1zDnXEyzMo HEMLOCK — The demolition derby at the Hemlock Fair is considered to be the best part of the fair by many, and on July 22, the fans who came to see it were not disappointed. The derby kicked off with a second running of the figure-8 race, during which one car lost a wheel. But this was only the beginning of the destruction to come. All nine demolition heats had spectacular wrecks which received loud reactions … [Read more...]
John Walsh Judges Hemlock Fair Mounted Competition
HEMLOCK — Law enforcement agencies from as far as Canada gathered at the Hemlock Fair to participate in the mounted competition, hosted by the Livingston County Sheriff's Office as America's Most Wanted Host John Walsh served as judge. The law enforcement agencies that were represented at the competition were: The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office, the Rochester Police … [Read more...]
Hemlock Fair in Full Swing
LIVONIA – The Hemlock Fair is in full swing. Classic rides, tractor pulls and the demolition derby are of course returning. New this year are the Hemlock Fair quilt show, a new arts building, the comedy circus 'Skin and Bones,' Farmer Tom Walsh singing folk songs of the '60’s and chainsaw carver Jennifer Black. Gates opened Wednesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. Gates open Friday and Saturday at 7 a.m. Results from animal contests will be … [Read more...]
Men Win Felonies for Demolition Derby with Hemlock Fair Golf Carts
LIVONIA – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office arrested a Livonia man and a Rochester man for allegedly crashing the Hemlock Fairgrounds' golf carts into each other. According to a press release from Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Robert Krause Jr., 44, and Richard Franklin, 33, were arrested for felony Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree and misdemeanor Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree. On Sept. 18, the Livingston County Sheriff’s … [Read more...]
Hemlock Fair Results: Human and Animal Winners Take a Bow
LIVONIA – The Hemlock Fair contest results are in, and this year's winners, human and animal alike, can take a bow. The contests, as ever, put the region's best in agriculture and animal husbandry on a pedestal. "Congratulations to all Hemlock Fair 4-H Animal Show exhibitors on a great fair," said the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Livingston County (CCE). "Thank you to the volunteers and parents who helped to make it all possible. Below … [Read more...]
Hemlock Hothead Fights and Bites Cops at Fair
HEMLOCK — The Livingston County Sheriff's Office arrested a Hemlock resident on multiple felony charges for allegedly punching and biting police officers at the Hemlock Fair. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Kenneth Stahl, 28, was arrested for two counts of felony Assault in the Second Degree, one count of misdemeanor Assault in the Third Degree, two counts of misdemeanor Criminal Mischief in the … [Read more...]
Valley Horses: Hemlock Fair Mounted Patrol Competition Honors Those Who Serve
LIVONIA — This year’s Mounted Patrol Competition at the Hemlock Fair, sponsored by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, paid special tribute to recently fallen law enforcement officers, for whom flags have been at half-staff across the country. Genesee Valley Hunt Master Marion Thorne once again judged the obstacle course, joined this year by Dick O’Connell with Ken Adams as the timer. I have been invited to judge the turnout portion of the … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Mounted Competition Draws WNY and Canada’s Cops to Hemlock
[gm tag=18 module=minima]HEMLOCK – More than a dozen riders with regional law enforcement congregated at the Hemlock Fair to test their bonds with their horses at the annual Livingston County Sheriff's mounted competition on Wednesday. A total of 15 horses and riders from Western New York Sheriff's Offices, Police Departments, and the Governor General's Horse Guards in Ontario tested their mettle by passing several obstacles and tests, … [Read more...]
SUNSPOT: July 22, 2015
SUNROOM — Josh Williams delivers your sunspot for July 22, 2015. We have some exclusive footage from today's Hemlock Fair law enforcement mounted competition. Also discussed making today's Sunspot is the potential rate increase for sewage and water services for residents in Dansville. We wrap up the show with some good for those that are employees in chain restaurants. … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s show big hit at Hemlock Fair
HEMLOCK – The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office took center stage Wednesday at the Hemlock Fair with an all-day event capped off by an evening of demonstrations at the grandstand. During the day “The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office Showcase,” a joint effort by the Sheriff’s Office and the Hemlock Fair Association, featured an equipment display that gave visitors an up-close look at some of the equipment used by the Sheriff’s Office. The … [Read more...]