Livingston County

Thousands of homes and businesses across Livingston County are one step closer to getting high-speed internet. Crews have officially started construction on the Light Up Livingston broadband project, kicking off a years-long effort to bring ... more

September is National Preparedness Month, and Livingston County officials are using the occasion to remind residents to plan ahead before disaster strikes. From weather emergencies to power outages, County Emergency Management Director Will Gall says ... more

A 16-year-old briefly escaped custody while being transported to jail in Geneseo on Wednesday, according to News10NBC. Livingston County deputies say the teen fled on Main Street and was later found hiding in a backyard ... more

An 89-year-old woman died after a dump truck plowed into her Livingston County home and sparked a fire, according to WHAM. Two trucks hauling asphalt collided on Harter Road in Sparta Thursday morning — one ... more

Deputies arrested a woman Tuesday afternoon after she allegedly damaged a vehicle during a family dispute in Ontario County. Kayla Regina Carney, 31, of Springwater, is facing a felony charge of third-degree criminal mischief after ... more

Ashley Freeman-Comeau wants to make Livingston County a destination, not just a stop along the way. The Avon native stepped into her new role as the county’s tourism director this week, bringing more than 20 ... more

The Marion S. Whelan School of Practical Nursing at Geneva General Hospital is drawing interest from students across the Finger Lakes with a practical, 10-month program that offers a clear first step into nursing. The ... more

Local groups now have a chance to boost youth programs across Livingston County. The Livingston County Youth Bureau is accepting proposals for funding to support youth sports and education initiatives for the 2025-2026 cycle. The ... more

A new initiative in Livingston County is offering entrepreneurs a chance to turn big ideas into thriving local businesses — with up to $35,000 in grant funding on the line. Grow LivCo, the county’s Economic ... more

Livingston County leaders are recognizing September as National Suicide Prevention Month, calling on residents to break the stigma around mental health and learn how to support those in crisis. The County Board of Supervisors issued ... more

Farmers and landowners in Livingston County will soon get a chance to join one of the area’s certified agricultural districts. Starting September 1, the county will accept petitions for a 30-day window to add viable ... more

Livingston County has named longtime County Attorney Shannon Hillier as its acting/interim County Administrator, effective immediately. The unanimous appointment was made Wednesday by the Board of Supervisors during a brief executive session at the close ... more

Congressman Nick Langworthy made stops in Owego and Elmira this week to rally support for his Energy Choice Act, calling out what he described as Governor Kathy Hochul’s “radical energy ban” on natural gas in ... more

A driver slammed into a house in Honeoye Falls late Tuesday night, then ran from the scene, according to WROC. Deputies say 28-year-old David Boyer was found nearby and arrested for driving while intoxicated. The ... more

A candlelight vigil will be held on Thursday, Sept. 11 at Al Lorenz Park in Mount Morris to honor those lost to suicide and overdose. The gathering begins at 6:30 p.m. at pavilion #3 and ... more

The Village of Nunda has received a $256,652 grant from the New York State County Infrastructure Program to extend its water main along Route 408. Village officials say the project will ease pressure on aging ... more

A convicted felon from Rochester is facing new charges after a string of vehicle break-ins in Livingston County, according to WHAM. Deputies say Richard Robson, 39, stole items from multiple cars at a business on ... more

Livingston County is calling on local property owners to help bring vacant rental units back to life—and back on the market. County officials announced this week they’re preparing to apply for grant funding through New ... more

Nearly 40 kids got a behind-the-scenes look at public service Thursday during Livingston County’s Bring Your Child to Work Day. Ranging in age from 5 to 15, the kids spent the day exploring their parents’ ... more