MOUNT MORRIS – Law enforcement has ruled out the possibility that the fire that destroyed a home on Dutch Street Road was criminal in nature. Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty said that the investigation is now in the hands of the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management. "Our investigation is closed as non-criminal," said Dougherty. The Office of Emergency Management has not yet made comment on the status of their … [Read more...]
Livonia Firefighters Save Woman and Home from Burning Propane Tank
LIVONIA – Hero firefighters battled a burning underground propane tank to save a trapped woman and a home Tuesday night. According to first responders who were at the scene, leaking fumes from a mobile home's 1,000-gallon underground propane tank ignited just before 9 p.m. and continued burning, lighting the house on fire. "Myself and deputy chief Alexander arrived on scene and found the side of the mobile home on fire along with a 1,000 … [Read more...]
Foreclosed House Burns in West Sparta
WEST SPARTA – A mysterious fire damaged the interior of a house on Presbyterian Road on Wednesday. According to first responders at the scene, the house is unoccupied, vacant, foreclosed, and had no power running to it. "I arived on scene to find heavy smoke coming from the eaves and roof," said West Sparta Fire Chief Thomas Pearson. "Our firefighters put a hole in the roof and have it under control. Right now we're about to enter and … [Read more...]
Mystery Snake Falls from Rafter of Portageville House
NYLON – A startled Facebook user turned to social media for answers when a snake suddenly fell from the rafter of a home they were demolishing near Letchworth State Park. Facebook profile Debora Anucik Paccione posted a photo of the snake on social media, asking, 'Did anyone know what type snake this is?? ASAP!!' "We're doing demo of a house in Portageville along the Genesee River bordering the Letchworth State Park property. So we know we … [Read more...]
Dansville Firefighters Save House from Dryer Fire
DANSVILLE – Dansville firefighters put out a fire that could have seriously damaged a home on Rte. 436 (Nunda-Dansville Road) on Tuesday. First responders on scene said that a clothes dryer caught fire, creating smoke and threatening to spread to the rest of the house. Firefighters arrived at about 2:25 p.m. and quickly knocked the fire down with hose water. Firefighters then hauled the destroyed dryer onto the lawn, where they disassembled … [Read more...]
Early Morning Fire Damages Home on East Lake Road
CONESUS LAKE – A fire damaged a home on East Lake Road early Tuesday morning. According to witnesses, no one was injured. The residents had recently moved into the house. The contents of the home were lost. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. … [Read more...]
DWI Dad Crashes Truck Through Yard with Young Son in Front Seat
LIVONIA – A Livonia man was arrested for DWI on Sunday after crashing his truck into two trees with his 11-year-old son in the front seat. According to a press release from Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Joseph Mosher, 38, was arrested for felony Driving While Intoxicated under Leandra's Law, Driving While Intoxicated, misdemeanor Endangering the Welfare of a Child, misdemeanor Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree, and numerous Vehicle and … [Read more...]
Police Release Scene of Student Tragedy at 18 Wadsworth Back to Landlord
GENESEO – The site of the sudden, unthinkable loss of three young lives on Sunday morning was released by police Sunday night and turned back over to the care of the property owner. Still, SUNY Geneseo said that all student tenants of 18 Wadsworth Street have made plans to stay elsewhere. "The College is offering alternative housing to all residents of 18 Wadsworth Street," said SUNY Geneseo in a statement. "The students currently have made … [Read more...]