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Keuka College rural health clinic expected to open later this year
Keuka College's nearly completed Rural Community Outpatient Health Clinic is expected to open later this year, expanding health care access for area residents while creating clinical training opportunities for students. College officials marked the milestone ... more
Penn Yan Community Café founder stepping back; Lynda Rossi named executive director
Penn Yan Community Café founder and CEO Connie Glover will step away from the nonprofit's day-to-day leadership Sept. 30 because of health concerns, with longtime Yates County human-services professional Lynda Rossi named executive director. Glover ... more
Keuka softball team ranks among top 25 nationally for GPA
The Keuka College softball team in Keuka Park posted a 3.68 grade point average during the 2025-26 academic year, tying for 25th among NCAA Division III programs nationwide. The National Fastpitch Coaches Association recognized the ... more
Penn Yan board to weigh $701K water main project, police hiring and utility upgrades Tuesday
The Penn Yan Village Board is scheduled Tuesday to consider a $701,500 North Main Street water-main contract and hold public hearings on a 15-year Spectrum franchise renewal and a proposed change to the village's abandoned-vehicle ... more
Penn Yan woman charged after domestic disturbance in front of child
A Penn Yan woman was arrested after police said a domestic dispute escalated into unwanted physical contact in front of a child. Samantha A. Mayhew, 38, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child ... more
Penn Yan man charged after woman pushed down stairs during argument
A Penn Yan man was charged with assault after police said he struck a woman and pushed her down a flight of stairs during an argument at an apartment building. Troyer B. Sipple, 23, was ... more
Penn Yan man charged with promoting prison contraband at Yates County Jail
A Penn Yan man was charged after deputies said he was found with contraband while incarcerated at the Yates County Jail. Michael A. Brown, 25, was arrested around 5:35 p.m. Aug. 12 following an investigation ... more
Keuka College honors Penn Yan couple with 2026 Stork Award
Keuka College honored Penn Yan residents Steve and Susan Heller with its 2026 Stork Award for Community Service, recognizing more than three decades of volunteer work and leadership in Yates County. More than 100 community ... more
Keuka soccer teams earn national academic awards
Keuka College's men's and women's soccer teams earned 2025-26 College Team Academic Awards from United Soccer Coaches after both programs posted grade-point averages above the national group's 3.0 requirement. The women's team recorded a 3.62 ... more
Penn Yan woman charged with harassment after village complaint
A Penn Yan woman was charged with harassment after police responded to a complaint involving unwanted physical contact at a village residence. Nicole L. Willoughby, 53, was arrested following an Aug. 5 complaint, according to ... more
Pennsylvania woman charged with DWI after traffic complaint in Penn Yan
A Pennsylvania woman was charged with driving while intoxicated after Penn Yan police responded to a traffic complaint involving a vehicle that was having difficulty staying in its lane and was being driven on a ... more
Penn Yan rejects over-budget Liberty Street water project bid
Penn Yan trustees unanimously rejected the only bid for a Liberty Street water service project after village staff said the proposal was significantly higher than the amount budgeted. The 7-0 vote came during a July ... more
Penn Yan woman charged with public lewdness after Ring camera complaint
A Penn Yan woman was arrested after police said a Ring doorbell camera recorded her removing her shirt and bra inside the hallway of a private building. Nicole L. Willoughby, 53, was charged with public ... more
Keuka College plans Aug. 17 ribbon cutting for rural health clinic
Keuka College will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 17 to mark the soft opening of a new rural outpatient health clinic intended to expand local services and provide hands-on learning for students. The clinic is ... more
Penn Yan board backs body camera grant request, parking changes
The Penn Yan Village Board authorized the police chief to seek up to $125,000 for body cameras and unanimously adopted changes to downtown parking regulations at its July 21 meeting. Police Chief Thomas Dunham said ... more
Yates deputies transfer Penn Yan woman to Seneca Falls police
Yates County sheriff's deputies took a Penn Yan woman into custody Wednesday at the request of the Seneca Falls Police Department, according to a sheriff's office release. Sallie-Ann Tiaskkun was charged with first-degree harassment in ... more
Lake Country Players add ASL interpreters for Rock of Ages performance
Lake Country Players will offer an American Sign Language-interpreted performance of "Rock of Ages: Teen Edition" at 2 p.m. Aug. 9 in Watkins Glen. Professional ASL interpreters will accompany the youth production, expanding access for ... more
Keuka Lake Association launches visitor membership and merchant discount programs
The Keuka Lake Association introduced a short-term visitor membership and a local merchant discount program during its annual meeting July 11 at Keuka College in Penn Yan. The 30-day visitor membership is intended for guests ... more
Krossin’ Keuka raises more than $134,000 for comfort care home
The 2026 Krossin' Keuka fundraiser has raised more than $134,000 for Keuka Comfort Care Home, with organizers saying additional donations were still arriving after the July 25 event. The Keuka Lake swim and paddle drew ... more
