LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Livingston County will join Research!America and leading U.S. public health organizations later in November to recognize public health professionals who go above and beyond to protect the health of all Americans. According to a press release from Heather Grant, Livingston County Grants and Public Information Coordinator and the Livingston County Department of Health, Public Health Thank You Day 2015 will be the Monday … [Read more...]
Heroic American Rock Salt Workers to Receive Senate Liberty Medal
MOUNT MORRIS – Three men whose heroism at American Rock Salt saved the life of a fellow employee will be awarded the New York State Senate Liberty Medal on Wednesday. According to a press release from Senator Catherine Young, New York State Senate Liberty Medals will be presented to American Rock Salt employees John Ayers, Colin Keller, Gary Morrison and Michael Smith. "On February 11, 2014, as a co-worker began to experience the chest … [Read more...]
Hometown Heroes Drag Stubborn Man from Inferno
CONESUS – A violent fire nearly claimed the life of a disabled man who apparently refused to part ways with his house as it went up in roaring flames at about 5:35 p.m. on Sunday, and likely would have ended in tragedy were it not for the selfless heroism of two neighbors and a Livingston County Deputy Sheriff, who dragged him to safety. Chester 'Chet' Gascon, the hometown hero who boldly walked into the burning house with his girlfriend, … [Read more...]