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From no candidates to four: Odessa will have four-way race for mayor
Concerns over a lack of interest in replacing outgoing Odessa Mayor Gerry Messmer have been dispelled, as four candidates have filed to run in the March 18 election. Katherine Wilkens, Daniel Heichel, Dustin Carnes, and ... 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
Odessa man admits to raping child, other sex crimes against victim under 13
Prosecutors say a man who was taken into custody in North Carolina last year has pleaded guilty to rape and other sex crimes against children. The victims of 67-year-old Marcel Veilleux were under 13 years ... more
Odessa delays dissolution after interest in village board seats grows
The Odessa Village Board postponed resolutions to begin dissolving the village government after increased interest from residents in running for office. Mayor Gerry Messmer, who will not seek re-election, had warned of dissolution if vacancies ... more
Odessa officials warn village dissolution amid lack of candidates for upcoming election
Facing a lack of candidates willing to run for office, the Village of Odessa is preparing to begin the process of dissolving its government, officials announced in a statement to residents. The announcement comes after ... 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
Odessa Faces Leadership Crisis as Mayor and Board Vacancies Threaten Village’s Future: Is Dissolution Coming?
The Village of Odessa is at a critical juncture, with Mayor Gerry Messmer set to retire and multiple board positions remaining unfilled. Unless residents step up to fill these roles in the upcoming March election, ... 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
Odessa mayor calls for new leadership as he announces retirement
Mayor Gerry Messmer, who has served the village of Odessa for seven years, announced his intention to retire in March, leaving an appeal for residents to step up and take on leadership roles to continue ... 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
Odessa mayor urges residents to get involved as village prepares for new leadership
As he nears the end of his final term, Mayor Gerry Messmer is calling on Odessa residents to step up and run for mayor or village board positions. With new opportunities like Odessa Community Day, ... more
Odessa fire district proposal fails; hearing canceled
The planned formation of a Fire District for Odessa has been scrapped, according to officials, who announced Sunday that the proposal had failed. As a result, a hearing scheduled for Oct. 16 has been canceled ... more
O-M homecoming football game canceled, soccer to take its place
Odessa-Montour High School’s homecoming football game, scheduled for Friday has been canceled due to a lack of eligible players from the opposing team, Oxford. O-M officials announced the change on Tuesday, citing Oxford's inability to ... more
Odessa man sentenced to probation after fleeing DWI crash
An Odessa resident has been sentenced to five years of probation after admitting to fleeing the scene of a drunk driving accident earlier this year. The incident occurred in May when the man drove into ... more
Odessa fire district proposal stalls, second hearing set for Oct. 16
A hearing on forming the Odessa Unified Fire District met with resistance as town officials raised concerns, leading to a second meeting next month. The district would serve the Village of Odessa and portions of ... more
Public hearing set for Odessa Fire District formation
A public hearing regarding the establishment of the Odessa Area Consolidated Fire District will take place on September 18 at 6 p.m. in the Odessa-Montour High School auditorium. The hearing is open to all residents ... more
Odessa water tower cleared of decades-old sediment
For the first time since its 1999 installation, Odessa's 444,000-gallon water tower was cleared of sediment on Tuesday as part of the village's water improvement project. A diver from Atlantic Underwater Services Inc. removed six ... more
Odessa Community Day celebration set for this week: A closer look at the details
The first-ever Odessa Community Day will take place on August 17 from 12 to 7 p.m. on Church Street, offering a full day of entertainment and activities for all ages. Organized by the Watkins Glen ... more
Odessa Community Day coming up August 17
Watkins Glen Promotions is excited to announce the first-ever Odessa Community Day, bringing a day of festivities and local charm to Odessa, NY. Set for Saturday, August 17, from 12 to 7 p.m., the free ... more
