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New Clara Barton mural celebrates founding of American Red Cross in Dansville. See artwork
A shimmering new public mural will go a long way in cementing Dansville's legacy as the community where Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. Artists Melissa Stratton Pandina and Gabriela Sepulveda recently completed the Clara Barton mural on the south-facing wall of 170 Main St. in the Livingston County village.
Downed trees, power lines, and property damage reported after severe storms hit Livingston and Ontario counties
CALEDONIA, N.Y. — Neighbors in Caledonia and Farmington say severe storms brought downed trees, powerlines, and damage to their property on Monday afternoon. “We got the alert on our phones, tornado in the area, we turned on Channel 10 and listened to Stacey and she said at 4:15 this place is going to be rocking, at 4:15 this place was rocking,” Michael Pullybank said.
Bridge closure coming up in Steuben County
ARKPORT, N.Y. (WETM) – A bridge in Steuben County will be closed next week for repairs. According to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, the bridge on Hurlbut Street that goes over Marsh Ditch between State Route 36 and Davenport Street in the Village of Arkport and Town of Hornellsville will be closed to all through […]
US Army Corps of Engineers to update master plan for Almond Lake and the Arkport Dam
Land Classification changes could have big impact, public comment period open until August 14. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (USACE- Baltimore) is in the process of updating the Master Plans for the USACE owned and operated Almond Lake and Arkport Dam. The purpose of the Almond Lake 2024 Master Plan and the Arkport Dam 2024 Master Plan is to provide guidance for stewardship of natural resources and management for long-term public access to, and use of, the natural resources at Almond Lake and Arkport Dam, including the land classification of the USACE-managed lands. Land classifications are established in the 2024 Master Plans and are fundamental to project land management. Land classifications provide for development and resource management consistent with authorized purposes and other federal laws. The 2024 Master Plans provide a comprehensive description of the USACE project, a discussion of factors influencing resource management and development, new resource management objectives, a synopsis of public involvement and input into the planning process, descriptions of existing development, and considerations of future development activities.
Retired Atlanta Resident Provides City’s Unhoused With Free Showers And Laundry Services
Nicky Crawford is able to accomplish this through his nonprofit, Flowing With Blessings. A retired Atlanta resident is helping the city’s unhoused by providing free showers, and now laundry services, to those without shelter. With his big yellow school bus tugging along a tiny trailer, Clarenton “Nicky” Crawford provides...
Hornell’s “Battle of the Badges” thrills the city
What a great night. The community came out and filled the stadium, Cam was there to throw out the first pitch, children had their faces painted, great food, our volunteers were top notch and we raised money for Cam and our community. Thank you all for making this a great event for the last three years!!!
Thousands lost power in Monroe County amid thunderstorms
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Thousands of power outages were reported throughout the Greater Rochester Area as severe thunderstorms swept through the region Monday and Tuesday. RG&E reported over 3,100 of its customers were without power in the Greece area around 1:30 p.m. Most of these customers without power have since seen power restored. National Grid […]
Board of Public Safety Appoints Wheatcraft & Morse as Provisional Firefighter Trainees
Mayor Buckley: “Being a firefighter is not just a career, it’s a lifestyle choice”. From City Hall, photo (from left): Commissioner David Parmley, Mayor John Buckley, Austin Wheatcraft, Justin Morse, Chief Frank Brzozowski. The Board of Public Safety unanimously approved appointments for Austin Wheatcraft and Justin Morse as...
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