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William Smith sailors place 13th at Women’s Eastern Semifinals
The William Smith Herons sailing wrapped up competition at the Intercollegiate Sailing Association Women’s Fleet Race Eastern Semifinals on Saturday, finishing 13th overall on Tampa Bay in Tampa. The Herons totaled 220 points across two ... more
Hobart baseball denied in extras as Salisbury walks off NCAA Regional final
The Hobart College Statesmen saw their historic season come to a painful end Sunday afternoon, falling 4-3 in 12 innings to eighth-ranked Salisbury University in the NCAA Regional final at Williams Stadium. Hobart, which finished ... more
Former Geneva police officer pleads guilty in prescription drug case tied to broader investigation
A former Geneva police officer charged in connection with a prescription drug sales investigation involving multiple members of the department has pleaded guilty, according to the special prosecutor handling the case. Nathan Jacon pleaded guilty ... more
Geneva homeowners stunned by reassessment spikes
Property owners across Geneva say massive assessment increases blindsided them just two years after the city’s last reassessment, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Some homeowners reported jumps between 60% and 97% on the tentative ... more
Hobart and William Smith announces largest incoming class in years amid enrollment surge
Hobart and William Smith Colleges will welcome 568 first-year students to Geneva this fall, marking a more than 20% increase in enrollment over last year and pushing total campus enrollment above 2,000 students for the ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 15 scoreboard
A late-season surge of big-time pitching performances and clutch hitting headlined Friday across the Wayne-Finger Lakes, with several matchups coming down to the final innings while others were defined by dominant showings in the circle ... more
What to know about hantavirus after suspected Geneva case raises local questions
A suspected hantavirus case involving a Geneva High School student has prompted new questions across the Finger Lakes this week about how the virus spreads, how serious it can be and whether there is any ... more
Geneva school district proposes $76.7 million budget with 3.1% tax levy increase
Voters in the Geneva City School District will decide May 19 on a proposed $76.7 million budget for the 2026-27 school year that district officials say closes a $2.9 million budget gap while staying within ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 14 scoreboard
With postseason seeding inching closer, Thursday brought another wave of statement performances across the Wayne-Finger Lakes. Wayne and Midlakes both erupted offensively in boys lacrosse behind big nights from Shane Coleman, Nate Lathrop and James Sprague, while Palmyra-Macedon continued its ... more
HWS commencement to feature former Oxford leader Dame Louise Richardson this weekend
Hobart and William Smith Colleges will welcome one of higher education’s most prominent international leaders to Geneva this weekend as Dame Louise Richardson delivers the commencement address for the Class of 2026. Richardson, president of ... more
Geneva firefighters to conduct live training exercise near hospital Saturday
Residents near Geneva General Hospital may notice smoke, flames, emergency vehicles and helicopter activity Saturday morning as the City of Geneva Fire Department conducts a large-scale training exercise alongside several mutual aid departments. City officials ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 13 scoreboard
Wednesday’s Wayne-Finger Lakes spring sports slate delivered late-season drama and standout scoring performances as teams continued their push toward sectional play. Marcus Whitman boys lacrosse earned a tight victory behind five goals from Fischer Sleeman ... more
Geneva fire department to conduct aircraft emergency training at Geneva General Hospital
The Geneva Fire Department will conduct a specialized aircraft emergency response training exercise Saturday at Geneva General Hospital aimed at preparing first responders for helicopter crashes and other aviation-related emergencies. The training is scheduled for ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 12 scoreboard
The final week of the Wayne-Finger Lakes spring sports regular season rolled on Tuesday with explosive offensive performances, milestone victories, and dominant outings in the circle and on the lacrosse field. Shane Coleman erupted for ... more
William Smith rowing punches ticket back to NCAA championships
The William Smith Herons rowing is headed back to the national stage for the first time in a decade after securing a berth in the 2026 NCAA Division III Rowing Championships, scheduled for May 29-30 ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 11 scoreboard
The final week of the regular season for Wayne-Finger Lakes spring sports kicked off Monday with explosive offensive performances, dominant pitching outings, and several huge individual stat lines across the region. In girls lacrosse, Zoey ... more
Geneva leaders confront housing pressure, infrastructure strain and regional growth at lengthy council meeting
Geneva officials spent more than three hours Wednesday night tackling issues that touched nearly every pressure point facing the city: rising housing costs, aging infrastructure, regional growth, public safety operations and the financial realities shaping ... more
HWS professors contribute to national Asian Studies conference
Three Hobart and William Smith Colleges professors helped lead national discussions about the future of Asian Studies during a major academic conference focused on expanding how Asia is studied and understood in higher education. Faculty ... more
Theatre444 announces auditions for award-winning musical ‘Dogfight’
Theatre444 is preparing to launch another production in its milestone season, this time bringing the emotionally charged musical “Dogfight” to the stage in Geneva later this summer. The award-winning musical, written by Benj Pasek and ... more
