Cooling Centers to Open in Livingston County During Heat Wave

Livingston County, in partnership with the Avon and Dansville libraries, will open free public cooling centers at both library locations June 17-21, 2024, in response to an extreme heat Hazardous Weather Outlook from the National Weather Service (NWS).. 

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LivCo County Connections - Molly Downey

Molly Downey, of Economic Development & Tourism, is part of the talented team behind Grow LivCo and Visit LivCo. When she's not helping support local businesses or sharing the latest must-do events and activities from around the County, you might find her curled up with a good book or cheering on her favorite team in Orchard Park. Learn more about the County's Economic Development Specialist here in this week's #LivCo County Connections.

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Livingston County Recognizes 80th Anniversary of D-Day

Livingston County commemorated the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings during World War II, a pivotal battle that turned the tide against Nazi Germany and ultimately led to the Allied liberation of Western Europe. Read more about this historic event and one of the Livingston County veterans, Chevalier Harold ‘Bud’ Long, who took part in the operation.

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Discover the Best of Livingston County at LivCo Basecamp

Visit LivCo, Livingston County’s official tourism promotion agency, is holding an open house for its new LivCo Basecamp tomorrow at 4 O'Connell Ave in Mount Morris from 9am-2pm. This first-of-its-kind County visitor information center will serve as a social and community gathering space designed to welcome and inspire tourists and locals alike.

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Livingston County Speakers Bureau Offers Tailored Presentations for Local Organizations

Looking for a knowledgeable expert to present a topic of interest to your organization? The Livingston County Speakers Bureau is your resource for free and unique presentations from a diverse range of County officials with expertise on various County programs, initiatives, and topics of interest.

From planning to public information, highway to health, and social services to the County’s history, the Speakers Bureau has a wealth of knowledgeable subject matter experts standing by to share their professional insights.

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Livingston County Announces Transition to .Gov Domain for Official County Websites

Starting on June 17, 2024, visitors to official Livingston County websites will be met with a new and more secure .gov URL. The NYS-mandated domain change will provide stronger cybersecurity for all County website users.

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Road Closure and Detour in Mount Morris

Presbyterian Road (County Road 72) in the Town of Mount Morris will be closed to all traffic between Wildcat Road and Union Corners at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 17th, 2024, for a culvert replacement. A detour will be posted for the duration of the closure, which is scheduled to last approximately eight weeks.

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Livingston County Historian's Work Featured in Fly Fishing Magazine

Dark Skies Fly Fishing Magazine recently featured an article by our County Historian, Holly Watson. Check out Holly's story on the rise and mysterious disappearance of Sara Jane McBride, an early woman fly tier who published on the concept of "match the hatch" almost 100 years before it was widely popularized. McBride was a resident of Mumford in the late 1800s who gained a national reputation for her high quality imitation fly fishing flies.

Do you wonder about other significant women, events, or places in Livingston County? Contact the County Historian’s Office today - staff are happy to assist!

READ HOLLY'S ARTICLE HERE