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Police: Branchport man violated protection order multiple times by calling victim repeatedly
The Penn Yan Police Department reports the arrest of a Branchport man following two separate incidents involving violated court orders. Michael Labadee, 38, was arrested after orders of protection were violated on September 15 and ... more
Three rescued after canoe overturns in Seneca Lake
Three people had to be rescued from Seneca Lake late-Friday after a canoe overturned near Randall Crossing Road. According to deputies, first responders were able to quickly locate the three people- all of whom were ... more
Branchport man wanted in Yates County charged with contempt in Steuben
State police arrested a Branchport man following a traffic stop in Urbana. According to a news release, Christopher Rossman, 32, was arrested for criminal contempt and traffic violations. A traffic stop on Hutches Road led ... more
Branchport man arrested on felony charges after stolen property recovered
Deputies say a Branchport man is facing felony charges after an investigation in Yates County. Zachary Waite, a 31-year-old resident of Branchport, has been arrested by the Yates County Sheriff’s Office on a felony charge ... more
Meet Suzanne Hunt of Hunt Country Vineyards: Protecting the future, cherishing the past
Suzanne Hunt has built a rich life. As co-owner of Hunt Country Vineyards and Vice President, Policy at Generate Upcycle, she works hard at her two full-time jobs to fuel her passion for climate solutions and clean ... more
Yates residents indicted on multiple felony drug charges after 2022 investigation
The Penn Yan Police Department announced two felony arrests following a drug investigation and grand jury indictment. Peggy Perez, 34, of Dundee has been charged with third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, a Class ... more
Penn Yan teens escape injury after drunk driver causes crash in Yates County
Deputies say a 66-year-old Branchport driver was intoxicated at the time of a crash that he caused in the town of Jerusalem. It happened at the intersection of Sand Hill Road and State Route 54A ... more
Police: Branchport man charged with attempted assault after choking, injuring victim
The Penn Yan Police Department reports the arrest of a 35-year-old Branchport man following an investigation into an assault that happened in October. On October 28th, Darrell Harrison, age 35, of Branchport is accused of ... more
Branchport man spat on Penn Yan resident, yelled racial slurs at them
The Penn Yan Police Department reports the arrest of a Branchport man following two separate incidents. On August 8th Matthew Nowicki Jr., 32, of Branchport was found to be in possession of meth during a ... more
Road closures: State Routes 14A, 54A in Yates County will be partially closed for remainder of month
If you're traveling through Yates County over the next couple weeks beware of some traffic delays on two major state roadways. The state Department of Transportation says sections of Route 14A and 54A will be ... more
Branchport woman ticketed for unlicensed operation
A Branchport woman was cited following a traffic stop on Wednesday. The Penn Yan Police Department ticketed Emily K. Doi, 29, of Branchport for aggravated unlicensed operation. Doi was observed driving on Brown Street with ... more
Campers rescued after apparent incident on Keuka Lake
First responders were called to a water rescue on Monday in the area of Camp Cory on East Lake Road. Apparently three campers were in the water after multiple sailboats tipped over. First responders from ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Chelsea Bailey from Yates County Public Health on the increase in Lyme Disease and what you can do to avoid it (podcast)
In this episode, we talk with Chelsea Bailey with Yates County Public Health. Lyme Disease on the increase in Yates, Ontario Counties There's been an increase in Lyme Disease cases in Yates and Ontario Counties ... more
Finger Lakes Museum to host 6th Annual Paddle Keuka 5K
The Finger Lakes Museum has been hosting the Paddle Keuka 5K race for the past 5 years and each year, the turnout and excitement for the race grows tremendously. This year's theme, Peace Love Paddle ... more
National Library Week: Visit your local library to get involved in vast services, programs
Yates County Public Libraries encouraged the community to visit their libraries in-person or explore their website during National Library Week. The theme for this year's National Library Week, which runs from April 3 - 9, ... more
Owasco Watershed Lake Assocation hosts 2022 Bob Bower Scientific Symposium
The Owasco Watershed Lake Association (OWLA) hosts their annual Bob Bower Scientific Symposium: A Scientific Symposium in “Plain English” on Saturday, March 19th. This PDH-approved event meets online, offering 3 contact hours for attendees. Sponsored ... more
Keuka College names new Director of Campus Recreation
Laura Fitzgerald has been named Keuka College's new Director of Campus Recreation, where she will oversee a program including activities on and off campus. Fitzgerald comes to Keuka after serving as the Assistant Director of ... more
Brockport-based electronics recycler launches collection program to benefit Camp Good Days and Special Times
A Brockport electronics recycling firm has announced a fundraising program to benefit Camp Good Days and Special Times. That's the summer camp on Keuka Lake in Branchport for kids with cancer or those who have ... more
Khouzam gets long prison term after murdering mother
The Branchport man who killed his mother at her Dresden home several years ago will spend 24 years in prison. Judge Jason Cook sentenced Paul Khouzam to 24-years-to-life in prison, according to the Finger Lakes ... more
