LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office has closed two of three investigations into hunter fatalities this hunting season. Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty said at a Friday press conference that a hunter's fatal fall from a West Sparta tree stand on opening day and another hunter's fatal medical problem in Springwater are considered accidental incidents and that no charges will be filed. The investigation … [Read more...]
Female Hunter Killed in Caledonia Shooting
UPDATE: DEC Calls Caledonia Hunter Shooting ‘Accidental’ CALEDONIA — The Livingston County Sheriff's Office confirms that the woman shot in an apparent Sunday hunting accident has died. According to Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, the woman passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital. Dougherty said that the middle-aged woman was with a hunting party of five people when she sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen at about 4 p.m. No charges are … [Read more...]
Town of Caledonia Considers Auto Salvage Yard on River Road
CALEDONIA – The Town of Caledonia is weighing a business owner's proposal to build an auto salvage yard on River Road. According to a notice posted to the Town of Caledonia's website, Joseph A. Dendis, also known as HLD Properties LLC, has applied to the Town Board for approval of a Pick n Pull Automobile Salvage Facility to be located at 115 River Road. A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, July 14, 2016 7:30 p.m. at the Caledonia Town … [Read more...]