LIVINGSTON COUNTY — A Level 1 Sex Offender using two different middle initials was arrested on I-390 by Livingston County Sheriff Deputies as part of Operation Safe Interstate. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Victor V. Smith, 30, was pulled over for an alleged traffic violation by Deputy Shawn Whitford. After receiving the press release from the Sheriff the GeneseeSun.com researched Smith, and … [Read more...]
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Livonia Heads to Semis with Inspiring Victory Over Olean
LIVONIA – The Livonia Bulldogs battled through a tough game and came out on top Saturday with an inspiring victory over the Olean Huskies. The final score was 56-52 Livonia. "The girls' hearts were 100%," said Livonia coach Karen Schuster. "We were down 7 with, I don't even know, 3 minutes to go. I called a time out, and the look in their eyes was just like 'we're going to do this.' And they did it. I am so proud of these girls." Molly … [Read more...]
Veteran Dies Month After Induction to Hall of Fame
OLEAN- Retired Army Air Forces Captain Louis Zamperini passed away on Wednesday in his home in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 97. Zamperini was just inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame on May 20 for his service during WWII, his accomplishments as an Olympic track star, and his career as a motivational speaker. Allegedly, Zamperini had pneumonia and his health faded fast. “Our nation lost a great World War … [Read more...]
Olean World War II Veterans Recieve Honors from French Republic
OLEAN – Nearly 70 years after the liberation of France, two Olean veterans have received awards from the French Republic for their part in the defeat of Nazi Germany. During a ceremony at her office in Olean on Armed Forces Day, May 17, Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I – Olean) joined Mr. Pascal Soares, Honorar French Consul of New York, in presenting medals to U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class John P. Capito and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. William … [Read more...]