GENESEO — Aug. 7 is National Purple Heart Day, and this year, the Livingston County Highway Department honored the veterans who have received the Purple Heart by placing signs that welcome drivers to Livingston County, A Purple Heart County. The Purple Heart Medal is an award that is given to any member of the United States Armed Forces who has been wounded or killed in combat by a declares enemy of the United States. On Feb. 14, 2018, the … [Read more...]
150th Memorial Day Commemoration Schedule for Liv. Co. Villages
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Next Monday marks the 150th Commemoration of Memorial Day and in Livingston County every Village has an event planned. Memorial Day, by tradition is celebrated on the last Monday of May. In 1971 the day became an official federal holiday. AVON Starts at 10:30 a.m. from the Avon Senior High School at ends at the Village Park Monument where there will be a ceremony. CALEDONIA Starts at 10 a.m. from the … [Read more...]
Joe Lawrence Leads the Liv. Co. Board of Supervisors in the Pledge
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Prior to Livingston County Board of Supervisors meetings there are veterans who stop in to lead the Board through the pledge of allegiance, this week it was Joe Lawrence. Livingston County Administrator, Ian Coyle, read aloud Lawrence's Bio: Joseph ‘Joe’ Lawrence was born in Buffalo, NY. He was adopted at the age of 10 months and moved to South Dansville, where he grew up on a small farm. Joe graduated … [Read more...]
Purple Heart County Signage Presented to Public Services Committee
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Livingston County Highway Superintendent Don Higgins presented the Public Services Committee a prototype sign that travelers will see as they enter the County. According to Higgins, the plan is to place a sign at every County Road entering the County. "We are looking at placing a sign on each county road coming into the County," said Higgins, a Marine Corps Veteran. "There would be approximately 22-24 signs. In the big … [Read more...]
SUN VIDEO: Veterans Reflect Through Collaborative Book ‘Blue Devils in Vietnam’
GENESEO — If you are looking for a hero, there is probably one on your street, and they likely served in Vietnam. Geneseo, like all communities across America, made great sacrifices during the Vietnam War. The recently released collaborative memoir 'Blue Devils in Vietnam' shines a light on that community during that era. "While I was overseas there were others from my high school that went off and served and I had no idea," said Tony … [Read more...]
Village Historian To Publicize Geneseo WWI Efforts For Veterans Day
GENESEO — Village Historian David Parish went to the Village of Geneseo Board to publicize a report on Geneseo's history in World War I for this Upcoming Veterans Day. Parish received most of the records from the early days of the Northern Livingston Red Cross chapter. The detailed report is nearly the length of book and includes an incredible amount of information from that era. "The Northern Livingston County Red Cross raised $53,085.83 … [Read more...]
Surprise Free Car Will Go to Vet at National Warplane Museum’s Airshow
GENESEO – The National Warplane Museum announced Friday evening that Operation Build Up will give away a car to an unsuspecting U.S. Military at the upcoming airshow on Big Tree Road. Justin Cogswell, CEO and founder of Operation Build Up, will parachute onto the airfield in Geneseo July 15 to deliver the keys for a donated vehicle to an as yet unnamed veteran. "We are thrilled at the opportunity to support Operation Build Up and the work … [Read more...]
Far-Flung Veterans Services Gather in Geneseo to Reach Rural Vets
GENESEO – Saturday's veterans services fair and workshop brought services and benefits that local veterans are entitled to from as far away as Buffalo right to rural vets backyards in Geneseo. Jason Skinner, Director of Livingston County Veterans Services, said that the idea for the fair started when one local vet had to move into a nursing home because he could not access a location of the U.S. Veterans Affairs. "We couldn't get people … [Read more...]
Deputies to Guard Rep. Collins’ Veterans Benefit Fair in Geneseo
GENESEO – The Livingston County Sheriff has assigned Deputies to Congressman Chris Collins' veterans benefits fair and workshop tomorrow in Geneseo. Sheriff Thomas Dougherty and public relations staff at Collins' D.C. office confirmed that there will be increased security. "I can confirm that I am assigning Deputy Sheriffs to Congressman Collins tomorrow as he appears in Livingston County," said Dougherty. "There will be a uniform presence … [Read more...]
Geneseo’s Lee Chiropractic to Provide Veterans with Free Care
GENESEO — In honor of Veterans Day, Lee Chiropractic & Athletic Training of Geneseo will be offering free chiropractic spinal adjustments to all veterans for their service to our country. On Nov. 11, starting at 9 a.m., the office will be closed to traditional appointments for the day and open only to veterans looking to participate in the offer. "We're really just looking to give back and help our veterans," said Dr. Jeremy Lee, owner … [Read more...]
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