GENESEO – SUNY Geneseo's Letchworth Dining Hall will host it's second Restaurant Takeover this year. The annual event will bring in a multitude of local eateries, aimed at bringing more awareness to the local food offerings of the county. "We're looking to expose the campus community to the food culture in the county," said Assistant Manager John McDonald. "We have Questa Lasagna, Sweet Arts Bakery, The Village Tavern, Pizza Pauls, Wegmans, … [Read more...]
WNY Couple Needed Letchworth Rescue After Mastiff, Bulldog Slipped to Cliff
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Two Buffalo-area residents, their mastiff and bulldog needed Sunday's rope rescue after they tried to save their slipping dogs themselves. According to a press release from NYS Parks Police, the investigation determined that one of the dogs slipped on an icy patch in the area of Hogsback Overlook and broke away from his leash, slipping into the ravine. The second dog also broke free following the first. The couple then … [Read more...]
Letchworth Rope Rescue Saves 2 Hikers, 2 Dogs
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Two hikers and their two dogs are home safe thanks to a multi-department rope rescue in Letchworth State Park Sunday night. According to Bob Lonsberry, who reported to the area of Hogsback Overlook for WHAM 1180, both hikers were rescued uninjured, and then first responders returned for the hikers' two dogs. The original emergency call for the rescue went out at about 4:40 p.m. Members of the Cuylerville, Leicester … [Read more...]
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Letchworth Defeats Cal-Mum
CALEDONIA - The Letchworth Indians defeated the Caledonia-Mumford Raiders 41-36. Julia Mertsock had the double-double for the Indians with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Katie Harmon had the double-double for the Raiders with 13 points and 12 rebounds. The Raiders slip to 9-7 and the Indians improve to 12-2. … [Read more...]
‘New Deal’-Era Letchworth Chimney to Get $28K Patch Job
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Letchworth's stone walls, bridges, picnic tables and shelters are far from crumbling, but about 80 years standing in the rain and ice will wear on anybody. The Friends of Letchworth State Park, a not-for-profit dedicated to Letchworth, are up to the task. They announced Monday that they secured $28,000 to fix up the Big Bend Camp Chimney, the last remaining sign of a workers' cabin built in the 1930's for the 'Civilian … [Read more...]
WATCH: Thaw Turns Letchworth’s Quiet Ice Falls to Thunder
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Just a week ago, Letchworth State Park's famous waterfalls were gently splashing through giant teeth of ice. Friday, the raging Genesee is pulling whole trees into itself and pounding them in the churning chaos below. Ken Wallace, who visits Letchworth almost daily, took this video of the upper falls Friday morning. "I was at this very spot yesterday morning and things looked a whole lot different and more wintry," … [Read more...]
End of the Line: Crews Taking Down Letchworth Trestle
CASTILE – The disassembly process has begun for Letchworth's iconic trestle over the raging Genesee. Norfolk Southern's new arch bridge is in place and carrying trains. As planned, disassembly of the much-loved, much-used trestle began with removal of railroad ties and top structural materials. The disassembly process is expected to take about two months. In addition to enhancing rail safety and operating efficiencies, the new arch … [Read more...]
New Year’s Cold Pushed Greenway First Day Hike to Jan. 13
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The extreme cold pushed the date for the 'first day hike' at the Genesee Valley Greenway from Jan. 1 to Jan. 13. According to a press release from Letchworth State Park, well over 150 'hardy souls' got out for a healthy hike in Letchworth State Park, but extreme cold temperatures on Jan. 1 did cause the Genesee Valley Greenway State Park First Day Hikes to be rescheduled for Saturday, Jan. 13. Hikers receive a backpack … [Read more...]
Letchworth’s Ice Volcano Grows to Near 20 Feet
CASTILE – The ice volcano that made national headlines in 2015 is again in the spotlight as the sustained arctic temperatures promise to preserve its growth for several days. Park visitors are already stopping to take photos and videos of the volcano, which is really just a fountain that stays on through the winter and occasionally freezes into these big pillars. Temperatures are supposed to be below 20 degrees, on some days well below … [Read more...]
Letchworth Fixes and Reopens Upper Falls Trail
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Letchworth State Park's trail leading to the upper falls is back open after more than seven months behind barricades. One of the park's most frequent visitors and most prolific photographers, Ken Wallace, took several photos and a video clip showing the improvements. think that would be very interesting to a lot of your readers. They closed that trail down in early spring (March, if I remember correctly) and officially … [Read more...]
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