Watkins Glen

A new farmers market is coming to Watkins Glen this summer, giving residents and visitors another opportunity to shop local while enjoying live entertainment in the heart of the village. The Watkins Glen Farmers Market ... more

Watkins Glen High School awarded diplomas to 91 students Saturday morning during commencement exercises in the school auditorium. The June 27 ceremony included valedictory, salutatory and senior oratory speeches, along with remarks from Superintendent Kai ... more

Lake Country Players will bring Disney's Finding Nemo JR. to Watkins Glen High School in July, with 61 young performers from Schuyler and three surrounding counties taking part in the youth production. Performances are scheduled ... more

Cannabis, sidewalks, parking, policing and public infrastructure all converged during Tuesday's Watkins Glen Village Board meeting, where trustees fielded a request to rethink the village's cannabis zoning, heard calls for a broader commitment to walkability, ... more

A new summer tasting series will bring small Finger Lakes wine and cider producers to downtown Watkins Glen for three Fridays in July. Wineries Without Walls and JR Dill Wine Bar are launching the Summer ... more

The Watkins Glen Village Board held a regular meeting this week. The session was streamed on YouTube and can be replayed on demand below ... more

A native planting event scheduled for Tuesday at Clute Park in Watkins Glen has been postponed because of unfavorable weather conditions. Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association said heavy rain prevented organizers from properly preparing garden ... more

A new weekly farmers market is coming to downtown Watkins Glen this summer, bringing local vendors, food trucks and community organizations together in Lafayette Park. The Finger Lakes Gateway Community Development Corporation announced the Watkins ... more

Summer will officially kick off along Seneca Lake later this month as the Watkins Glen Waterfront Festival returns for its 33rd year at Seneca Harbor Park. The annual event, organized by Watkins Glen Promotions, will ... more

Nine Watkins Glen High School seniors took a major step toward their futures Wednesday, signing letters of intent to continue competing in college athletics while pursuing degrees in fields ranging from nursing and biology to ... more

Farm Sanctuary will celebrate Independence Day and its 40th anniversary with the return of its annual Pignic event in Watkins Glen. The family-friendly gathering is scheduled for July 4 from noon to 4 p.m. at ... more

A long-running auto dealership in Watkins Glen will close next week as Maguire Automotive Group shifts operations to Ithaca, according to the Elmira Star-Gazette. The company plans to merge its Watkins Glen Chrysler Dodge Jeep ... more

Some Schuyler County residents could experience brief power interruptions this week as crews complete a planned electrical service upgrade, according to county emergency management officials. The Schuyler County Emergency Management Office said the project is ... more

Watkins Glen trustees approved several summer events Monday night while also raising questions about security planning for the Schuyler County Italian American Festival and discussing a possible new police impound lot near Clute Park. During ... more

A planned protest event in Watkins Glen focused on themes of fascism and democracy has been moved up by one day because of an unfavorable weather forecast for Saturday, organizers announced Wednesday night. The event, ... more

A Schuyler County advocacy group plans to hold a silent demonstration outside the courthouse in Watkins Glen this week centered on what organizers describe as the defining characteristics of fascism and democracy. The event, organized ... more

One of the most recognizable structures at Watkins Glen State Park is being replaced after more than a century, as crews install a new stainless steel bridge at the entrance to the park’s famous Gorge ... more

Several roads in Watkins Glen will face temporary closures Saturday afternoon as part of the Corvette Thunder in the Glen event, according to the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said the Historic Old Racetrack will ... more

Voters in the Watkins Glen Central School District will decide May 19 on a proposed $33.3 million budget for the 2026-27 school year that district officials say preserves existing programs while keeping the tax levy ... more