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Odessa-Montour voters approve revised school budget after initial rejection
Odessa-Montour Central School District voters approved a revised 2026-27 budget Tuesday, nearly a month after rejecting an earlier spending plan that carried a larger tax increase. The revised budget passed by a 279-91 margin, with ... more
Montour Falls man charged after two overnight burglaries
New York State Police arrested a Montour Falls man Tuesday following an investigation into two burglaries reported in the village during the early morning hours. State police said 27-year-old Bradly Smith was identified as the ... more
FOIL’d emails fuel concern over possible data center interest at former Camp Monterey site
A series of emails obtained by Seneca Lake Guardian through a Freedom of Information Law request is raising new questions about whether a prospective buyer of the former Camp Monterey property in Schuyler County has ... more
Odessa-Montour to hold second budget vote after initial proposal rejected
Odessa-Montour school officials are making another attempt to pass a district budget after voters rejected a proposal earlier this week that carried one of the region’s steepest tax levy increases. The Odessa-Montour School Board voted ... more
Odessa-Montour, Prattsburgh voters say ‘no’ to school budgets: Here’s how the rest of the FLX voted
School budget voting across the Finger Lakes and Upstate New York produced a mix of defeats, close calls, and major board turnover Tuesday night as voters weighed rising costs, tax levy increases, transportation spending, and ... more
Odessa-Montour proposes $23.4 million budget that would exceed state tax cap for first time
Voters in the Odessa-Montour Central School District will decide next Tuesday on a proposed $23.39 million budget for the 2026-27 school year that would exceed the state tax cap for the first time in district ... more
Students plant tree in Montour Falls Arbor Day ceremony
A group of Odessa-Montour students marked Arbor Day with more than just recognition — they got their hands in the dirt, helping plant a tree in a ceremony focused on sustainability and community impact. Four ... more
Schuyler, Newark hospitals flagged as ‘at risk’ amid looming Medicaid cuts
Two Finger Lakes hospitals — Newark-Wayne Community Hospital and Schuyler Hospital — have been identified as “at risk” of service reductions, layoffs, or potential closure under a new report analyzing the impact of proposed federal ... more
Montour Falls habitat home honors longtime supporter
A brand-new home in Montour Falls will soon welcome a family—and spotlight years of community support, according to The Odessa File. Schuyler Habitat for Humanity will dedicate its sixth county home on May 3 at ... more
Montour Falls awards grant to local accounting firm to support growth
A Montour Falls business is expanding its operations after securing a small but targeted investment aimed at boosting local economic development. Village officials announced Thursday that Statements Accounting and Consulting has been awarded a $7,800 ... more
Students bring ‘Honk!’ to O-M stage
A barnyard full of singing animals will take over the stage this weekend as Odessa-Montour students perform “Honk!,” according to the Odessa File. The Odessa-Montour Fine Arts Boosters will present the spring musical Friday through ... more
Montour Falls awards $160K to businesses
Three Montour Falls businesses will receive a financial boost through a state-backed grant program aimed at supporting small business growth. Mayor James Ryan announced that $160,000 has been awarded through the NY Forward Small Business ... more
Montour crash sends several to hospital
A serious Saturday afternoon crash shut down part of Route 14 and sent multiple people to the hospital, according to WENY. First responders rushed to the scene in the town of Montour just south of ... more
Finger Lakes towns earn national recognition for peace, charm and quality of life
Several Finger Lakes communities are gaining national attention after a new feature highlighted 11 small towns across the region as some of the most peaceful places to live or visit in New York. The list ... more
Watkins-Montour Rotary honors two standout seniors
Watkins Glen and Odessa-Montour high school seniors were named Students of the Month for December by the Watkins-Montour Rotary Club. Zade Gomez Fitzsimmons was praised for her leadership on the School Board, volunteer work with ... more
New Habitat home planned for Montour Falls
A mother and son will soon move into Schuyler Habitat for Humanity’s 7th home, according to the nonprofit. The house will rise at 206 Henry St. in Montour Falls, just steps from their nearly finished ... more
Montour Falls and Tompkins County awarded funding for shared service projects
Two Finger Lakes communities will benefit from new state funding aimed at helping local governments cut costs and improve efficiency. Governor Kathy Hochul announced on October 31 that Montour Falls and Tompkins County are among ... more
Watkins-Montour Rotary to host blood screening Nov. 8
The Watkins-Montour Rotary Club is once again offering its annual community blood screening, set for Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Clute Park Community Center in Watkins Glen. The event runs from 6 to 10 a.m ... more
Montour Falls eyes grant for housing study
Montour Falls will hold a public hearing Thursday to explore a $25,000 grant for assessing Catharine Court Apartments, according to village officials. The one-hour session starts at 6:45 p.m. at Village Hall and focuses on ... more
