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Dustin Carnes elected mayor of Odessa
Dustin Carnes won the Odessa mayoral race with 52 votes, defeating Dan Heichel (35), Kathy Wilkens (26), and Ron Greschler (10). He will take office on April 1, replacing retiring Mayor Gerry Messmer. The election ... more
Odessa voters meet mayoral candidates ahead of village election
Around 40 residents gathered Thursday to hear from four candidates vying for Odessa’s mayoral seat: Dustin Carnes, Ron Greschler, Daniel Heichel, and Kathy Wilkens. Also present was Cindy Emerson, the sole candidate for Village Trustee, ... more
Odessa man headed to prison for child sex crimes
An Odessa resident has been sentenced to 25 years in state prison for sexually abusing two children under the age of 13. Marcel Veilleux, 67, received the maximum sentence on multiple charges, including first-degree rape ... more
Odessa mayor reflects on service, honors key officials, and updates water project
As he nears the end of his tenure, Odessa Mayor Gerry Messmer took time to recognize key village officials for their service while providing an update on the ongoing water project. In a recent column, ... more
O-M High School to present Cinderella
Odessa-Montour High School will stage Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella from March 14-16 in the Fetter-Brown Auditorium. Performances are set for 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Tickets are ... more
Fire damages Odessa structures; investigation underway
A fire broke out late Sunday afternoon in Odessa, damaging a shed behind a home on Maple Avenue and a nearby garage. Firefighters from Odessa and Montour Falls quickly extinguished the flames, though thick smoke ... more
Driver rescued from stream after rollover crash on State Route 13
A driver was rescued from a waterway after a rollover crash near the Schuyler and Chemung county line on State Route 13, according to the Odessa Fire Department. The accident occurred around 9:45 a.m. on ... more
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
