On a recent day outside the classroom, GHS students traded desks and devices for gloves, boots, and hard work—joining a hands-on conservation effort through Living Lands & Waters
Read moreGeneseo Siblings Are Next Gen Baking Champions
Abigail and Kenneth Wolf made history as the Geneseo siblings secured the championship title in the final segment of the “Baking Championship: Next Gen” Food Network television series.
Read moreCommunity Choir Concert is June 24
By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current
The Community Choir of Geneseo will celebrate their 18th annual concert, entitled, “American Tapestry-Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday,” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, in the Geneseo High School Concert Hall.
The Community Choir includes those people entering eighth grade and older adults. Rehearsals are held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday evenings, beginning Wednesday, May 27, and continuing through June 17 in the GHS Concert Hall.
Repertoire includes “Blowin in the Wind”, “Tell My Father”, “The Gift to be Simple”, and “Beautiful City.”
Anyone interested in singing is asked to contact Pam Edwards, Community Choir Director, at 309-944-7380 or email (singplay53@gmail.com) by Saturday, May 2.
Students entering grades 4-7 are invited to sing in the Children’s Choir, and they will rehearse June 18, 19, 22, 23 and 24. Registration forms are available through the Geneseo elementary and middle school choir instructors, or by contacting Pam Edwards. Deadline to register for the Children’s Choir is Friday, May 8. Repertoire includes “Mississippi”, “Everyday People” and “50 Nifty United States.”
Combined choirs will sing “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”, “This Land is Your Land” and “Let There Be Peace on Earth.”
Chamber Kicks Off 2026 with Networking Event at Central Schoolhouse Inn
Chamber President Jenna Rushing welcomes businesses and speaks about the Chamber’s 2026 priorities. Photo by Sarah DeMaranville
by Sarah DeMaranville
The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce hosted its first networking event of 2026 on Friday, February 27, at Central Schoolhouse Inn, bringing together approximately 40 local businesses for an evening of updates and networking.
Chamber board members were present as President Jenna Rushing of Hanford Insurance shared the Chamber’s direction and priorities for 2026. Rushing summarized upcoming initiatives and focus areas intended to support and strengthen the local business community in the year ahead.
Business owner Katie Katsunis (Pegasus & Four Seasons) shares information on the new gift card roll-out. Photo by Sarah DeMaranville
Katie Katsunis, owner of Four Seasons and Pegasus, introduced the Chamber’s new gift card program. The program replaces traditional check-style gift certificates with an updated system designed to streamline transactions and modernize how Chamber gift cards are issued and redeemed among participating businesses.
The evening provided business owners and community leaders an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and gain insight into what’s ahead for the Chamber in 2026. The Chamber plans to host quarterly networking meetings throughout the year, with events taking place at various area businesses.
For information on Chamber of Commerce membership and benefits, visit geneseo.org.
Hammond-Henry Long Term Care Living Center among ‘2026 Best Nursing Homes’ by U.S. News & World Report
Hammond-Henry Hospital’s Long Term Care Living Center, Geneseo, has been recognized as a “2026 Best Nursing Home” by U.S. News & World Report. It has also received the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ “5-Star” rating for the past 14 years.
Read moreGeneseo Marks a Historic Milestone in our Nation’s History
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the City of Geneseo and Geneseo Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will plant a liberty tree on Arbor Day at the site of the first pioneer structure on S. State St. and Oakwood Avenue.
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