GENESEO/LEICESTER — Two hikers were rescued from the Genesee River by Livingston County Sheriff's Deputies and local fire departments. According to a report from Livingston County Sheriff, Thomas Dougherty, a 911 call was placed to Livingston County Emergency Communications Center on July 8 for a father and daughter trapped in the river by a strong current. Deputies were immediately dispatched to the area of 3257 Cuylerville Road, along with … [Read more...]
Hikers Worry for Letchworth’s Honeycomb Heading into Winter
CASTILE – A resident bee swarm at Letchworth State Park is causing a buzz on social media. Dan Heale posted these photos of the swarm making a giant golden open-air honeycomb, and instantly park visitors began posting their concerns about the bees' winterability. "I hope a local bee keeper gets to rescue them before winter!" posted Gretchen Nach Caora. "Do you think it's because it's been hot for so long they have been tricked into … [Read more...]