Category: Branchport

A Branchport woman was arrested early Tuesday after Yates County sheriff’s deputies said she unlawfully entered a home in the town of Potter while the homeowners and their children were asleep, then … more: Branchport woman charged after alleged burglary, attempted vehicle theft

A Branchport man faces multiple felony charges after a crash on Middle Road in the town of Potter early Aug. 23, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Eric W. Mausteller, 34, … more: Branchport man charged with felony DWI after crash in Potter

David Mortensen of the Branchport Keuka Park Fire Department has been named New York’s 2026 Fire Safety Educator of the Year after more than three decades of fire prevention work, according to the … more: Branchport firefighter named New York fire safety educator of the year

The Saunders Finger Lakes Museum will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Paddle Keuka 5K on Saturday, Aug. 1, with paddling races, an '80s costume contest, local food and beverage tastings at its … more: Paddle Keuka 5K marks 10th year in Branchport Aug. 1

David Mortensen of the Branchport Keuka Park Fire Department has been named New York's 2026 Fire Prevention Educator of the Year after more than three decades of teaching fire and life safety … more: Branchport’s ‘Fireman Dave’ named state fire prevention educator of the year

The Keuka Lake Association is expanding water-quality monitoring this summer as volunteers track lake clarity, harmful algal blooms and nutrient inputs while researchers investigate foam events and invasive plants. The work follows … more: Keuka Lake monitoring expands amid foam, invasive plant concerns

Saunders Finger Lakes Museum Executive Director Natalie Payne has received a 2026 Women of Distinction Award from Professional Women of the Finger Lakes. Payne was honored in the Professional Achievement category for leadership, … more: Saunders Finger Lakes Museum director receives Women of Distinction award

Branchport United Methodist Church will host its 10th Red, White and Blue 5K on July 4, according to WENY-TV. Organizers hope to draw 250 participants for America's … more: Branchport 5K returns this weekend

A Branchport man was charged with DWI after Penn Yan police said his vehicle swerved off the road and nearly hit trash cans on Seneca Street. Police said Christopher M. Egburtson Jr., … more: Branchport man charged with DWI after Penn Yan traffic stop

A report of an intoxicated driver leaving the scene of a domestic incident led to a series of charges against a Prattsburgh man early Monday in Yates County. Patrick Lewis, 28, was … more: Prattsburgh man charged with DWI in Branchport

A Branchport man faces charges after an investigation into the theft of prescription medication in the Town of Italy. Joseph C. Stratton, 42, was arrested March 14 following the investigation by the Yates … more: Deputies: Branchport man stole prescription medications

Police arrested a Branchport man following an investigation into a harassment complaint involving a Penn Yan village resident. Penn Yan Police identified the suspect as Matthew J. Ellis, 34, of Branchport. Officers said … more: Branchport man arrested on harassment, stalking charges

Deputies arrested a Branchport man last week after discovering stolen property linked to a burglary in Benton. Scott A. Thornton, 53, was taken into custody on November 19 during a traffic stop … more: Branchport man was storing stolen property in Penn Yan

A small fire broke out in the basement of a Branchport home Wednesday afternoon, but was quickly contained before it could spread. First responders were called to 1985 Keech Road in the … more: Electrical panel sparks basement fire in Branchport

The Finger Lakes Chamber Music Festival begins its 2025 season with a classical concert at Hunt Country Vineyards in Branchport. Starting at 6:30 p.m., musicians from the Manhattan Chamber Orchestra will perform … more: Chamber music festival opens at vineyard June 27

Hunt Country Vineyards, a pioneering winery based in Branchport, will end wine production in 2026 as its next-generation owners shift focus. Co-owners Suzanne Hunt and Matt Kelly discussed the decision on WXXI’s … more: CONNECTIONS: Historic Branchport vineyard turning page as industry shifts (podcast)

A Branchport man has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and second-degree harassment following an investigation by the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrested 58-year-old Judson R. Durham after … more: Branchport man accused of exposing himself to minor, charged with endangerment and harassment

Police in Penn Yan say a woman refused to leave a secure area of their department after being released from custody. Joanna J. Rutherford, 40, of Branchport was arrested on January 27 … more: Branchport woman arrested after incident inside PY police department

A Branchport woman was airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries late Saturday after her vehicle struck a tree in Geneva when she swerved to avoid a deer, according to Ontario County … more: Branchport woman airlifted from Geneva crash with serious injuries