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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
Blood drive coming to Montour Falls Nov. 4
Schuyler County is teaming up with the American Red Cross to help save lives through a local blood drive next month. The drive will be held Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m ... more
Free ‘Stop the Bleed’ classes offered in October and November
Two hands-on training sessions in Clifton Springs will give residents the chance to learn lifesaving bleeding control techniques — for free. The “Stop the Bleed” classes will take place on Thursday, Oct. 17, and Tuesday, ... more
Honoring a forgotten queen at the Elizabeth Cady Stanton Luncheon
A legendary Haudenosaunee matriarch is taking center stage this fall as part of a celebration for one of America’s best-known women’s rights pioneers. The Seneca Falls Historical Society will honor Queen Catharine Montour during its ... more
Montour Falls, Richmond among new climate smart communities
Two Finger Lakes communities just earned high marks for tackling climate change—one climbing to the top tier of New York’s green leadership program. The village of Montour Falls in Schuyler County and the town of ... more
Fatal crash in Montour tied to speeding, sheriff says
A car crash early Tuesday morning in the Town of Montour left one man dead and speed appears to be to blame, according to the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies found a white 2014 Honda ... more
Montour Falls woman among two charged in major Bath child abuse investigation
Police arrested a man and a woman earlier this month following an investigation into the suspected abuse of a child under four years old in the village of Bath. Justin J. Baker, 24, of Elmira, ... more
Mallorie Tong appointed to Montour Village Board
Montour Falls has named Mallorie Tong to its Village Board following the resignation of Trustee James Nolan, now a school superintendent. Mayor James Ryan praised Tong’s leadership in state government and community engagement, noting her ... more
Halpin, Mosher re-elected to O-M School Board leadership
Longtime Odessa-Montour School Board members Robert Halpin and Jennifer Mosher will continue leading the board following unanimous re-election at Thursday’s organizational meeting, according to district officials. Halpin, serving his 14th year on the board, begins ... more
Car damages school fence in Odessa-Montour crash
A car veered off Cotton Hanlon Road and struck the Odessa-Montour Central School fence Saturday night after crossing Route 224, emergency crews said. The vehicle went through a ditch before hitting the fence, which was ... more
Van Etten man arrested after gun incident in Montour Falls
Deputies arrested a man in Montour Falls after he allegedly showed a gun during a dispute on Henry Street. Joseph A. Clark, 24, of Van Etten, was taken into custody on Wednesday, June 25, after ... more
