Howard W. Appell
Legendary 1897 Geneseo baseball team
In 1897, there was a young man of influence living in Geneseo, who happened to love the game of baseball. J. W. Wadsworth, the future congressman, managed and played first base for a legendary team he recruited from outstanding Ivy League college athletes of the day. Six of the players were the captains of their college team.
More→Geneseo Mayor announces next year’s goals
Even though the Democrats had named no challenger to run against him in the March election, Geneseo Mayor Richard Hatheway confirmed his GOP loyalty at the village’s organizational meeting of April 5.
More→Conesus fundraiser aids family in need
A roast beef dinner was held on Thursday, April 1, at the Conesus Legion as a fundraiser for Donna and Alvah Pratt. “This whole family has been stalwart members of the community,” said Dennis Witte, who was instrumental in organizing the event.
More→One cop cut in Geneseo village budget
The austere 2010-11 Village of Geneseo budget, presented for public hearing on Monday, may eliminate one full time police officer position from the department. If this happens, the force will return to its pre-1996 size of seven full time officers.
More→Livonia voters support town hall renovation
Residents of the Town of Livonia, in a straw poll survey vote on Tuesday, March 30, directed the town board to move forward with a $780,000 renovation and expansion program for the town government building on Commercial Street.
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Farms top lake in assessment hikes
In recent years, both methods -- local assessor’s and state board’s -- are producing increases in assessment equal to or greater than the 35 percent average which Conesus Lake residential property owners have experienced over the last four years.
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Did a radio-controlled truck cause a housefire?
A Saturday morning, March 27, fire at 24 Genesee Street in Mount Morris is responsible for the destruction of a two story wood frame home and the deaths of three pets: two cats and a dog. Found inside was a toy truck on a recall list for its potential for overheating circuits.
More→Geneseo trustees planning village budget
Mayor Richard Hatheway has set his 2010-2011 budget goal so that any tax increase will be held below three percent.
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Portrait of first president up for bid
One of about 100 existing likenesses of George Washington by the famous portraitist Gibert Stuart will be auctioned this Saturday in Geneseo.
More→New add-on’s for the Highland Park project
Geneseo residents are invited to see and discuss the evolving plan this Thursday, March 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the park depot.
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