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Montour Falls woman convicted on felony drug charges
A Schuyler County jury convicted April Ball of criminal possession of a controlled substance after a four-day trial. The case stemmed from an unannounced probation search of her North Catherine Street apartment, which uncovered over ... more
Schuyler students Brusso and Havens recognized
Seniors Nick Brusso of Watkins Glen High School and Abigail Havens of Odessa-Montour High School were recognized as the Watkins-Montour Rotary Club’s January Students of the Month. Brusso, praised as a role model, is active ... more
Trailer fire in Montour Falls causes significant damage
A fire broke out in a single-wide trailer on Fitzpatrick Road in Montour Falls late Wednesday morning, causing extensive damage but resulting in no injuries. Fire crews from Montour Falls, Watkins Glen, Odessa, and Burdett ... more
Six Students Inducted Into Odessa-Montour Honor Society
The Odessa-Montour High School National Honor Society chapter welcomed six new members during a ceremony at the Fetter-Brown Auditorium, according to the school. New inductees included Rilke Arrance, Kyler Eriksen, Ella Kramer, Lauren Signor, Vanessa ... more
Montour Falls woman arrested on grand larceny and coercion charges
A Montour Falls woman was arrested Wednesday on multiple charges, including grand larceny and coercion, following an investigation by the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office. Jamie A. Mowry, 45, was charged with Grand Larceny in the ... more
Student athlete recognized for leadership, academic excellence
An Odessa-Montour High School senior has been honored for her remarkable achievements. Cara Reynolds, the Watkins-Montour Rotary Club's Student of the Month for November, excels as a scholar, athlete, and stage manager. Teacher Holly Campbell ... more
Montour Falls Fire Department postpones open house to battle wildfire
The Montour Falls Fire Department has postponed its open house, originally planned to showcase a new fire truck and discuss a roofing project, to assist with a massive wildfire in Orange County. Firefighters from Montour ... more
Montour Falls expands EV fleet as part of climate initiative
In a bold move toward sustainability, Montour Falls has added a third electric vehicle to its municipal fleet, furthering its commitment as a New York State Clean Energy and Climate Smart Community. The village’s new ... more
Montour Falls receives $628K boost for fire department upgrades
Montour Falls will receive a $628,795 grant to strengthen its fire department, thanks to funding from New York State's Division of Homeland Security. The grant is part of a broader $25 million initiative supporting more ... more
Montour Falls secures funding for small business climate initiatives
Montour Falls in Schuyler County is set to receive a $50,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to launch its Strategic Climate Smart Communities Business Mini-Grant Program. Targeting support for 10 local businesses, the program ... more
Odessa-Montour seniors named Rotary Students of the Month
Odessa-Montour High School senior Riley Brooks and Watkins Glen High School senior Julia Spahalski were recognized Thursday as the Watkins-Montour Rotary Club’s Students of the Month for October. Both were honored for their leadership, volunteerism, ... more
Montour Falls hosts inaugural Witches Ball with food, music, and magic
Main Street is set to transform into a scene of magic and mystery as Montour Falls hosts its first-ever Witches Ball, a family-friendly celebration filled with food, entertainment, and community spirit. The event will take ... more
Montour Falls launches grant program to support climate-friendly small businesses
The Village of Montour Falls has announced the launch of a new Climate Smart Small Business Grant Fund, aimed at helping local for-profit businesses become more sustainable while boosting the local economy. The initiative is ... more
Montour Falls awarded $50,000 grant to boost small businesses
The Village of Montour Falls has received a $50,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to support its business mini-grant program, part of the Montour Falls Strategic Climate Smart Communities initiative. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced ... more
Gas leak in Montour Falls prompts evacuations, road closures, and service disruption
A gas leak in the village of Montour Falls on Thursday afternoon led to emergency evacuations, road closures, and a temporary disruption of natural gas services for hundreds of residents. The leak occurred around 3 ... more
Montour Falls Tea Company opens its doors during annual harvest festival
The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the grand opening of Montour Falls Tea Company this weekend, adding a new women-owned business to the village's growing downtown. The family-run shop will officially open ... more
Montour Falls Harvest Festival returns Saturday
The 17th Annual Montour Falls Harvest Festival is back on this weekend offering a full day of family fun on Main Street. From 12 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, the festival will feature free ... more
Schuyler County judge resigns amid probe into January 6 rally attendance and misconduct
A town justice in Schuyler County has resigned while under investigation for attending the January 6, 2021, rally in Washington, D.C., and other alleged misconduct, according to the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct ... more
Montour Falls man arrested for daytime burglary in Schuyler County
A Montour Falls resident was arrested following a daytime burglary at a home on Washington Street in Montour Falls on Sept. 22. Troopers responded to the scene around 1:59 p.m. after receiving a report of ... more
