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Penn Yan driver faces charges after February crash
The Yates County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in connection with a personal injury crash that happened in early-February. On February 8 first responders were called to a crash in the town of Torrey ... more
Man involved in two-hour standoff with Yates deputies arrested for third time in less than 30 days
The Yates County Sheriff's Office arrested a local man on several felony charges including witness tampering after a domestic incident. Raymond Perry, 30, who was first arrested in late-March, and then days later following a ... more
Yates man arrested for witness tampering at public safety building
Deputies say a local man was taken into custody at the Yates County Public Safety Building after an incident of witness tampering. Details of the incident were not released. However, William Williams was arrested during ... more
Glenora Wine Cellars’ Gene Pierce receives prestigious wine industry award
Gene Pierce, President and Owner of Glenora Wine Cellars in Dundee, New York, was honored with the Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association's "Productivity Tray" award. The ceremony took place on April 17 at Veraisons Restaurant at ... more
Folk Bottle opens in Penn Yan
The Yates County Chamber of Commerce marked the opening of Folk Bottle in Penn Yan a new establishment that introduces an artisanal selection of wines and spirits to the local and visiting clientele. The ribbon-cutting ... more
Deputies: Middlesex man violated court order, arrested after domestic incident
The Yates County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Middlesex resident following an ongoing court order violation. Caden Paterson, 22, was arrested for second-degree criminal contempt on April 10 around 8:20 a.m., according to ... more
Trustee forced to forfeit elected job after pleading guilty to vehicular assault in Yates County DWI crash
Mark Cronin, the driver responsible for a serious accident in Yates County last July has finally pleaded guilty to felony vehicular assault and driving under the influence. The crash occurred when Cronin, under the influence ... more
Police: Man contacted protected party illegally in Penn Yan
Police in Penn Yan arrested a Keuka Park resident following a domestic incident investigation. Eric Earley, 31, was charged with criminal contempt after he contacted a protected party violating a court order. Additional details about ... more
Solar Eclipse 2024: Photos and video from around the Finger Lakes
The total solar eclipse has come to a conclusion across the Finger Lakes. While the weather wasn't perfect, a few folks in the western portion of the region saw breaks of sun. While most others ... more
Stanley woman prevented victim from calling 911 during domestic incident
The Yates County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a Stanley woman following a domestic incident over the weekend. Around 6:30 on Sunday deputies arrested Elizabeth Pastore, 53, for criminal mischief. The charges stem from ... more
Marcus Whitman Winterguard Takes Fourth in Circuit Championships
The Marcus Whitman Marching Wildcats Winterguard secured a commendable fourthplace finish in the Regional A Class at the North East Color Guard Circuit Championships. The event, held on Saturday, April 6th, took place at Gates ... more
Bare Hill marks conservation milestone for Finger Lakes Land Trust
The Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) recently purchased 63 acres on Bare Hill, marking its tenth acquisition in an area known for its scenic beauty and cultural significance. This latest purchase, intended to be transferred ... more
Dundee woman faces felony DWAI charges after second incident
Deputies say a Dundee woman faces felony charges after a traffic stop in the town of Milo. The Yates County Sheriff's Office arrested Samantha Crane, 34, of Dundee for DWAI drugs as a felony and ... more
Penn Yan 8th grader will compete in national spelling bee
A talented eighth grader from Penn Yan Central School District has secured his spot in the upcoming Scripps National Spelling Bee in Maryland. Ryan Creary, representing the Wayne-Finger Lakes region, earned his place by correctly ... more
Penn Yan village board clarifies position on historic Cupola
The Village of Penn Yan is in the spotlight following accusations from the Empire State Winery Cupola Restoration Project that the village board went back on a previous decision to allow the historic Cupola's placement ... more
Penn Yan man takes vehicle after domestic incident
Police arrested a 31-year-old man following a domestic incident in the village of Penn Yan. According to a news release, Devon Pierce, 31, was arrested for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle after a domestic ... more
Deputies: Driver airlifted after serious one-car rollover crash in Yates County
An investigation is underway after one person was airlifted from the scene of a serious crash in Yates County a little before 6 p.m. in the town of Torrey. The crash happened on Leach Road, ... more
Man arrested after two-hour standoff in Yates County: Violates court order immediately after release
Deputies say a Himrod resident was taken into custody on Sunday on several charges following a domestic incident and standoff with authorities in Yates County. According to a news release, Raymond Perry was arrested for ... more
Geneva man faces DWI, reckless endangerment charges after Penn Yan crash
Jon S. Vandemortel, a 30-year-old resident of Geneva was charged by the Yates County Sheriff's Office for driving while intoxicated (DWI) and additional offenses. The charges, announced on March 29, come as a result of ... more
