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Police: Man steals cash from Penn Yan business, then flees on foot

Police arrested a local man following an investigation into a larceny at a Penn Yan business. According to a release, Jordan Jackson, 30, of Himrod was charged with petit larceny after stealing money from a ... more
Police: Branchport man violated protection order multiple times by calling victim repeatedly

The Penn Yan Police Department reports the arrest of a Branchport man following two separate incidents involving violated court orders. Michael Labadee, 38, was arrested after orders of protection were violated on September 15 and ... more
Palmyra teen charged with disorderly conduct after urinating on building in downtown Penn Yan

Police arrested a Palmyra man following an investigation over the weekend on Main Street. According to a news release, the 19-year-old Palmyra man was arrested for disorderly conduct and possession of alcohol under the age ... more
Keuka College joins nationwide consortium to enhance workforce preparedness

Renowned for its focus on experiential learning, Keuka College has been selected to be among the 25 colleges and universities chosen by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) to pilot its Work-Based Learning Consortium. Established ... more
Penn Yan man passes away after wife dies in incident currently under investigation

An 89-year-old Penn Yan man, Ronald Salyer, who police suspect was involved in the recent death of his wife, has died. Police Chief Tom Dunham told the Finger Lakes Times in a statement that Salyer ... more
Finger Lakes Land Trust to highlight conservation efforts at Keuka Lake event

Keuka College will be the venue for an upcoming public presentation titled "Land, Water, and Keuka: The Role of Land Conservation in Ensuring the Future of Keuka Lake," set for Sept. 12 from 5:30-6:30 p.m ... more
Sampson Theatre in Penn Yan secures $15,000 grant for restoration
The Penn Yan Theatre Company (PYTCo) has recently received a $15,000 grant from the Rochester Area Community Foundation's Historic Preservation program. This grant will be applied to the purchase of vestibule doors as part of ... more
Penn Yan sex offender arrested for failing to update registry

Michael A. Hullings Jr., a 39-year-old resident of Penn Yan, was apprehended this week on charges of failing to update his address on the sex offender registry, as mandated by the Sex Offender Registration Act ... more
Penn Yan couple identified after suspected dementia-influenced homicide

Authorities have identified the individuals involved in the recent homicide in the village of Penn Yan. Ronald Sayler, 89, is alleged to have strangled his wife, 89-year-old Jane Sayler, using a towel at their Franklin ... more
Elderly Penn Yan man with dementia believed to have strangled wife to death

In a tragic incident, an 89-year-old man with severe case of dementia is expected to face charges in relation to the death of his 89-year-old wife, according to Penn Yan Police Chief Thomas Dunham. Authorities ... more
Penn Yan man admits to making terroristic threats to overthrow local, state, and federal governments

Tyler Newkirk, a Penn Yan local, accepted a plea deal on Tuesday in Yates County Court after threatening U.S. military installations and advocating for the violent overthrow of local, state, and federal governments. District Attorney ... more
Penn Yan teen airlifted after being extricated from car accident in Yates County

A 19-year-old Penn Yan resident, Scott Shoff, was extricated from a vehicle after it veered off the road and collided with two trees early Sunday morning in Yates County. First responders said the accident happened ... more
Penn Yan man airlifted from one-car crash

A Penn Yan man found himself being airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital this past Sunday after a crash. Shawn Madigan, 37, was driving southbound on Pre-Emption Road near Earl’s Hill Road around 4 p.m. when ... more
Yates residents honored for community service at Keuka College gala

Keuka College recently celebrated Alan "Herbie" and Lauren Snyder, locally recognized as "Team Snyder", for their unyielding dedication to community service in Yates County. The duo received the 2023 Donald and Corinne Stork Award for ... more
Free child car seat inspections coming to Wayne and Yates counties

Certified child passenger safety technicians will be offering free car seat checks for parents, caregivers, and family members this month across Wayne, Yates, and Orleans counties. Organized by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, the experts ... more
Police: Auburn man faces six charges after leaving threatening voicemails

Police arrested an Auburn man on a half dozen charges after a warrant was issued in Penn Yan. David Mutchock, 45, has been charged with six counts of aggravated harassment. He's accused of calling and ... 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
Bicyclist succumbs to injuries after collision last month outside Penn Yan

A cyclist, who was critically injured in a car collision last month outside Penn Yan, has tragically died, according to the Yates County Sheriff's Office. David Bialosky, 81, of Pittsburgh was participating in the Bon ... more
Keystone Custom Decks unveils new showroom in Yates County

Keystone Custom Decks, a family-operated venture originating from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has marked the inauguration of its new showroom located on Route 54A. Established in 1983 by founder Amos Esh, the company's New York branch, led ... more