LEICESTER — A man was charged with driving his lawnmower drunk while cruising along the side of a Leicester Road. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Frank Mulley, 54, was charged with felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the first degree and Operating Out of Ignition Interlock Restriction. Mulley's previous DWI conviction within the last ten years make this felony … [Read more...]
Election Results: Landscape Changes in 4 Livingston County Villages
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The political landscape shifted Tuesday night in four Livingston County villages. Contested results are: In the Caledonia trustee race, Cheryl Barney had 85 votes. Janet Cappotelli had 265. Marjorie Byrnes had 227. In the Geneseo mayoral race, Margaret Duff had 439 votes and Hatheway had 237. In the Geneseo trustee race, Leah Fletcher had 464 votes. Ivers had 386. Deming had 354. In the Leicester trustee race, … [Read more...]
Leicester Family Man Accepts Army National Guard’s Meritorious Service Medal
LEICESTER – A local resident described by one general as a 'good leader and family man' accepted a medal for long service well spent. A press release from the New York Army said that National Guard said that Chief Warrant Officer 5 Jeffrey Schirmer marks the completion of 36 years of service in the New York Army National Guard with the Meritorious Service Medal. "Jeff has always been a good leader and family man and has been loyal to the … [Read more...]
Mumford Man Suspected in Theft of Missing Gun
LEICESTER – The apparent theft of a handgun stuck a Mumford resident with two felony charges on Tuesday. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Kevin Ridgon, 32, is charged with felony Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree and felony Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree. On Feb. 20, a citizen reported the theft of a handgun from their home. Deputy Morganne Harrington from the Road Patrol … [Read more...]
Geneseo, York, Leicester Take on $13K Study to Cut Carcinogen in Water
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Village of Geneseo is spearheading an over $13,000 study for an engineering firm to recommend a removal system for a known carcinogen, trihalomethanes (THM's), in their water storage tank, which serves customers in Geneseo, Leicester and York. Bill Davis with MRB Engineering, the Village's go-to engineering firm, said that the $13,750 study would recommend the best device to keep drinking water THM's below the maximum … [Read more...]
Main Break Puts Leicester Under Boil Water Notice
LEICESTER – A water main break on Main Street in the Village of Leicester has put the entire Village under a boil water advisory. According to a press release from the Livingston County Department of Health, all Village of Leicester residents should boil water before consumption or use bottled water. "Village staff are working to repair the break and lab testing will then be done to ensure your water is safe for consumption," says Mark … [Read more...]
Missing Leicester Woman Found Alive
LEICESTER The woman who went missing from her parents' home in Leicester has been found alive. Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty tweeted that Starrlita Smith, 21, is located. "Starr has been located. She is alive and being treated for dehydration and malnutrition." tweeted Dougherty. On Thursday, Dougherty urged residents in the area of Perry Road and River Road in Leicester to check their properties, vehicles and outbuildings … [Read more...]
Missing Leicester Woman Sparks Search
LEICESTER – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office reports that a 'vulnerable adult' has gone missing. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Starrlita Smith, 21, is reported missing. She is described as 5'5", 120 lbs with brown eyes and 'very sort' brown hair. Deputies were called to the area of Perry Road in Leicester Monday afternoon for the report of a missing person. Smith had allegedly walked … [Read more...]
Hero Dairy Workers Save Leicester Barn from Paper Fire
LEICESTER – A sharp eye and all-out battle against a paper fire in a Leicester barn saved the barn, cows and business from a potentially catastrophic blaze early Friday morning. Investigators say that a stationary tractor has sat in this dairy barn to shred paper for 10 years. At about 5:17 a.m., while workers had finished shredding a load of paper and were leaving the barn, one of them caught a glimmer of flame coming from the machine in the … [Read more...]
Grass Fires Spring Up on Leicester Road
LEICESTER – Several small grass fires sprang up alongside Leicester Road Sunday evening. According to first responders, firefighters were dispatched to Leicester Road between Perry Road and Main Street for a reported grass fire at about 7 p.m. The Cuylerville Fire Chief arrived first and reported multiple grass fire along the road. Leicester and Cuylerville firefighters brought all of the fires under control. It has not been released … [Read more...]
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