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Milo board to vote on cameras, deputy role, and sewer plan
The Town of Milo board will consider approving security upgrades, a new deputy appointment, and a resolution on a sewer district when it meets tonight. The board will also receive updates on annexation-related attorney fees, ... more
Two injured in Route 14 crash near Torrey-Milo line
Two people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon on Route 14 in the Town of Torrey, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say Grace Pelino of Watkins Glen was traveling southbound ... more
Penn Yan to appeal Milo’s annexation rejection
The Village of Penn Yan and the Finger Lakes Economic Development Center plan to appeal the Town of Milo’s rejection of a land annexation proposal, citing procedural flaws. Milo denied the annexation, arguing the village ... more
Milo retains firm for pending litigation
The Milo Town Board held a special meeting last to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters, ultimately voting to retain a legal firm for representation. Supervisor Leslie Church called the meeting to order at 1 ... more
Milo rejects land annexation for housing project
The Milo Town Council denied a request to annex 70 acres of farmland into the village of Penn Yan for a proposed mixed-use housing and commercial project. Finger Lakes Economic Development Center CEO Steve Griffin ... more
What’s inside Milo’s preliminary 2025 budget? 2.9% tax levy increase on the table, public hearing next week
The town of Milo in Yates County has unveiled its 2025 preliminary budget, proposing a 2.9% increase in the tax levy, aimed at covering rising operational costs and maintaining services. The budget highlights an increase ... more
Two-car crash in Milo leads to injuries and citations
Authorities gave an update on a crash that happened Thursday at the intersection of State Route 14A and Horizon Park Drive in the town of Milo involving two elderly drivers. Yates County Sheriff’s Deputies responded ... more
Man involved in two-hour standoff with Yates deputies arrested for third time in less than 30 days
The Yates County Sheriff's Office arrested a local man on several felony charges including witness tampering after a domestic incident. Raymond Perry, 30, who was first arrested in late-March, and then days later following a ... more
Yates man arrested for witness tampering at public safety building
Deputies say a local man was taken into custody at the Yates County Public Safety Building after an incident of witness tampering. Details of the incident were not released. However, William Williams was arrested during ... more
Man arrested after two-hour standoff in Yates County: Violates court order immediately after release
Deputies say a Himrod resident was taken into custody on Sunday on several charges following a domestic incident and standoff with authorities in Yates County. According to a news release, Raymond Perry was arrested for ... more
Yates County Legislator Dr. Timothy Cutler resigns unexpectedly: “It’s been an honor and privilege”
A longtime representative on the Yates County Legislature is stepping down. Dr. Timothy Cutler told his legislature colleagues on Monday that he would be stepping down. In a message to the Legislature, the District No ... more
Yates woman sentenced for embezzling $95K from elderly relative
Elizabeth Hand, a 53-year-old woman from Milo, has been sentenced to jail time, probation, and restitution for committing grand larceny against an elderly relative. The sentencing, handed down on November 28 by State Supreme Court ... more
Yates County announces road closure for railroad crossing repairs
The Yates County Highway Department has notified the public that Himrod Road (County Route 1) in the Town of Milo will be inaccessible at the railroad crossing in Himrod, effective immediately until November 14. This ... more
Horse fatally injured in Yates County vehicle-buggy collision
A collision between a vehicle and a buggy in the Town of Milo on Friday afternoon resulted in the death of a horse. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. on August 11 when Alma Riehl, ... more
Penn Yan motorcyclist hospitalized, charges pending, after crash in Yates County
A motorcycle accident on State Route 14A in Yates County Saturday night left Erik Schuerholz, 55, with multiple injuries. Schuerholz, a resident of Penn Yan, was heading north near Milo Center Road when he attempted ... more
Penn Yan woman dies after weekend crash in Milo
Police have confirmed that a Penn Yan woman died after a crash this past weekend in Yates County. Jennifer Golden, age 52, of Penn Yan was driving along Bath Road in Milo when she experienced ... more
Cyclist hospitalized after accident in Yates County
Authorities say a cyclist was injured after being struck by a car in the town of Milo on Friday. The accident happened on Himrod Road near Hatmaker Road. The driver was identified as Shawn Lamphear ... 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
Yates County man arrested for bail jumping
Police say a Yates County man was taken into custody on two warrants issued in 2019. According to a news release, the Penn Yan Police Department arrested Daniel D. Pantaleo, 46, of Milo for a ... more
