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Lightning sparks barn fire in Avon

On Thursday afternoon, June 25, East Avon firefighters and Avon EMS were dispatched to a barn fire on the Mulligan Farm.

Cropland buffering would fund farmers

Cropland buffering calls for money for affected farmers

State funds two new farm easements

$2.3 million to bring new land into the Genesee Valley Conservancy.

Betty Flynn honored in Albany

State Senator Cathy Young (R,C,I – Olean) honored Elizabeth “Betty” Flynn of Mount Morris for dedicating herself to improving the quality of life in her respective community.

Fire station vote expected in Mount Morris

Village of Mount Morris Mayor Harold Long reports that the village board is moving forward with plans to bring a proposal to build a new fire station before the citizens.

Caledonia farmers market opens in July

The farm market committee is seeking input and interest and has scheduled a meeting for June 30 at 7 p.m. in the town hall.

What he takes, he puts back

Logger Steve Schiano replaces black walnut trees he harvests in the Genesee River flats.

Mount Morris trustee dies unexpectedly

Village of Mount Morris trustee Bruce Lomnicki died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 11.

Early algae bloom plagues lake

An unusually early bloom of green algae has begun to appear and accumulate in coves along the southwest shore of Conesus Lake.

Sports»

Geneseo Little League roundups

An overview of the latest Geneseo Little League results.

Dansville Little League roundups

An overview of the latest Dansville Little League results.

Close game for Dansville Little League's Protectives

Solid pitching, outstanding defense and a little timely hitting led Protectives to the thrilling 4-3 victory over Shay’s June 10 at Knox Street.

Way-Co softball bounced in state quarterfinals

Despite loss to Fredonia, Lady Eagles finish successful season at 22-3

Schuster makes national baseball team

Livonia junior Scott Schuster has been named to participate in the prestigious Baseball Factory National All-Star Tournament, which will take place July 7-13 in Cape Cod.

Foursome head York Football Hall of Fame

Bucci Sr., Christiano, Jerris, Parker each named to Knights’ first class.

Deir wins state steeple crown

HF-L junior captures state title and shatters LCAA-record with a 9:24.80 time.

We will miss them cougars

Sports editor Chris Metcalf bids an emotiona LCAA farewell to Honeoye Falls-Lima, which will be competing in the Monroe County Conference starting next fall.

Genesee Volley Tennis Club June 15 standings

Geneseo's adult tennis league updates its weekly standings.

Opinion»

Constitution study group starts in Groveland

A letter from Bruce Dehm of Groveland announces a Constitutional study group.

Folks»

Chamber announces 2009 scholarship winners

Four area high school seniors have been chosen to receive scholarships of $2,000 each and one area SUNY Geneseo College student will receive $1,000.

A tribute to fallen stars

Traveling memorial honors the memory of soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan

Volunteer group makes 15th trip to Mississippi

An entourage of 28 Livingston Cares volunteers made the organization’s 15th trek to Harrison County, Mississippi over the week of May 17 through 23.

Cal-Mum teacher earns BEA award

The Livingston County Business Education Alliance is impressed by how Caledonia-Mumford teacher Ellen Macy-Flint brings the stories of local businesses into the classroom.

Two Cal-Mum Scouts earn Eagle rank

Benjamin Little and Cameron Houser, both of Cal-Mum Troop 4027, earned Boy Scouts highest advanced ranking, the Eagle Award in spring 2009.

Rolling Hills Girl Scouts promote 45

Forty-five Girl Scouts from the Rolling Hills Service Unit, which includes the towns of Livonia, Lakeville, Conesus and Hemlock, participated in two ceremonies to cross Girl Scouts from their current level to the next.

Obituaries»

Olga M. Niedermaier 1917-2009

Olga M. Niedermaier died June 11 at 92.

Bruce J. Lomnicki 1949-2009

Mount Morris trustee Bruce Lomnicki died unexpectedly June 11.

Elizabeth Nichols Sheldon 1916-2009

Longtime Caledonia-Mumford area resident Elizabeth Nichols Sheldon, 93, of Venice, Fla., passed away June 10.

Robert E. Clemons 1906-2009

Robert E. Clemons, 102, a resident of Penfield Place Nursing Home in Penfield, died Thursday, June 11, 2009 at the nursing home.

Eleanore M. Teall 1927-2009

Eleanore M. Teall, 82, of Jekyll Island, Georgia, died Monday, June 8, 2009 at The Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Ga.

Raymond J. Connell 1923-2009

Raymond J. Connell, 85 years, passed away peacefully June 8, 2009 at the Conesus Lake Nursing Facility on June 8.

Austin W. Erwin 1918-2009

Austin W. Erwin died June 7 at the Sunwest Choice Care Center in Sun City West, Arizona.

Business»

Chamber announces 2009 scholarship winners

Four area high school seniors have been chosen to receive scholarships of $2,000 each and one area SUNY Geneseo College student will receive $1,000.

Canyon Creamery opens on Route 408

John Marino is no stranger to running a successful tourism business. Growing up around his parents' ski shops in the Catskills has prepared him to run shops in Letchworth State Park. His latest outing is Canyon Creamery and Gift Shop, on Route 408 and I-390 in Mount Morris.

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