HEMLOCK — A hit-and-run occurred on Main Street in Hemlock between Richmond Mills Road and Big Tree Road. According to a Facebook post by Livonia Fire Department, Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. the Town of Livonia Fire Departments (Livonia, Hemlock, and Lakeville) were dispatched for the report of a hit-and-run motor vehicle incident involving a pedestrian. Dispatch advised that a male subject had been hit by a car and was reporting back and … [Read more...]
SUN VIDEO: Hemlock T-Bone Sends Small Child to Hospital
LIVONIA – A collision at the intersection of Main Street and Big Tree Road in the hamlet of Hemlock sent one small child to the hospital late Monday morning. According to first responders on scene, the emergency call went out at about 10:48 a.m. reporting a two-vehicle crash with two children injured. Livonia Deputy Fire Chief Rich Alexander was first to the scene and reported that one child had a minor laceration to the face and the other … [Read more...]
Homeland Security to Award Hemlock Fire Department $82K for Airpacks
LIVONIA – The Hemlock Fire Department is poised to receive a federal grant through the Department of Homeland Security. According to a press release from Congressman Chris Collins, the Hemlock Fire Department will receive $82,667 in federal funding through the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, which is designed to help first responders improve their capability to respond to fires and … [Read more...]
Hemlock Man Graduates as NYS Environmental Conservation Officer
LIVONIA — A Livingston County resident has joined the ranks of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)'s Uniformed Officers as an Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO). According to a press release from the DEC, Evan McFee, of Hemlock, is one of 48 to to receive their diplomas at graduation from the DEC's 20th Basic School for Uniformed Officers. “New York’s environment and natural resources are now better served and protected … [Read more...]
Wanted Unlicensed Driver Cruises Backwards in Hemlock
LIVONIA – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office arrested a Hemlock man for allegedly driving backwards along Clay Street and found that he is wanted in Monroe County for alleged traffic offenses. According to a press release from Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Brian Skinner, 29, was arrested for felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the First Degree, Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Uninspected Motor Vehicle, Backing … [Read more...]
Blackout Strikes Hemlock
UPDATE: The power was restored later on Monday. LIVONIA – Monday morning's storm has knocked out power in areas of Hemlock. According to National Grid's power outage map, available here, the outage includes 607 customers from Idaho, NY to southern Canadice, and Livonia Center east to Richmond Center. Power is expected to be restored by 11:15 a.m. National weather authorities issued severe thunderstorm warnings for surrounding … [Read more...]
WATCH: Kayaker Paddles Alongside Hemlock Bear
Watch the video below! LIVONIA – A local kayaker had the paddle of a lifetime on Saturday when he decided to approach and paddle just feet away from a big black bear on Hemlock Lake on Saturday. Matthew Garrity posted the short clip to Facebook late Saturday afternoon, and it has already been viewed more than 36,000 times. "That was a BIG black bear," posted Garrity in the comments. "Didn't want to get any closer than that." Locals … [Read more...]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Honeoye Neighbor Backs Hemlock’s Community Center
The following was submitted to the GeneseeSun.com for publication by Mary Lester on behalf of Bonnie Sykes of Honeoye. The opinions and attitudes expressed herein should not be misinterpreted as those of the GeneseeSun.com. In a time when turning on the news brings one nothing but dread and sadness, it is indeed heartwarming to take part in an event that puts smiles on the faces of those in attendance. Such was the case on Saturday, April 16 … [Read more...]
200 People Square Dance to Save Jack Evans Community Center in Hemlock
LIVONIA — Hemlock residents determined to prevent the sale and closure of the Jack Evans Community Center threw a square dance on Saturday, April 16, drawing in scores of dancers from surrounding counties. According to a press release from Mary Lester, an estimated 150 to 200 people were in attendance, from a span of four different counties. Dancers joined Hemlock neighbors from Rochester, Batavia, Clifton Springs, LeRoy, Honeoye, Springwater, … [Read more...]
Hemlock Man in Hot Water for Chinese Bath Salts
HEMLOCK – A local man has apparently admitted to police that he ordered and distributed bath salts from China and now faces Federal drug charges. According to a press release from U.S. Attorney William Hochul Jr's office, Jack Jett, 41, of Hemlock was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with unlawful possession and importation of Alpha PVP, a schedule I controlled substance that is more commonly known as "bath salts." “Some areas … [Read more...]