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Keuka College opens rural outpatient clinic with $1.6 million federal award
Keuka College has opened a Rural Community Outpatient Clinic backed by $1.6 million in federal funding and expected to serve about 1,000 Yates County residents. The clinic will offer nursing care, occupational and physical therapy, ... more
FL1 FORECAST: Quiet Tuesday gives way to Wednesday showers before a drier late week
High pressure is bringing a calmer stretch back across the Finger Lakes and Central New York on Tuesday, but the break is expected to be brief before another front brings scattered showers and a few ... more
Penn Yan Community Café founder stepping back; Lynda Rossi named executive director
Penn Yan Community Café founder and CEO Connie Glover will step away from the nonprofit's day-to-day leadership Sept. 30 because of health concerns, with longtime Yates County human-services professional Lynda Rossi named executive director. Glover ... more
Louisiana man charged with aggravated DWI in Yates County
A Louisiana man was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop on Route 54A in the town of Jerusalem, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Wayne C. Dean, 68, of Maurepas, ... more
Middlesex teen arrested on felony criminal mischief warrant
A Middlesex teenager was taken into custody last week after turning himself in on an active arrest warrant, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Juelz Owens, 18, surrendered at the sheriff’s office at about ... more
Keuka softball team ranks among top 25 nationally for GPA
The Keuka College softball team in Keuka Park posted a 3.68 grade point average during the 2025-26 academic year, tying for 25th among NCAA Division III programs nationwide. The National Fastpitch Coaches Association recognized the ... more
FL1 FORECAST: Spotty showers fade tonight before a drier Tuesday and midweek storms
Scattered showers, a few thunderstorms and areas of low cloud will keep the Finger Lakes and Central New York unsettled through Monday before a drier, calmer stretch settles in for Tuesday. Forecast discussions issued early ... more
Penn Yan board to weigh $701K water main project, police hiring and utility upgrades Tuesday
The Penn Yan Village Board is scheduled Tuesday to consider a $701,500 North Main Street water-main contract and hold public hearings on a 15-year Spectrum franchise renewal and a proposed change to the village's abandoned-vehicle ... more
PETS OF THE WEEK: Meet Kiki and Delanie!
Looking to add a new companion to your home? Each week, FingerLakes1.com partners with the Humane Society of Yates County to highlight local animals in need of a loving home. This week’s featured pets offer ... more
Quiet Saturday gives way to Sunday showers and storms across the Finger Lakes and Central New York
A calmer stretch of August weather is settling over the Finger Lakes and Central New York today, with high pressure bringing a dry Saturday before a more unsettled pattern returns late tonight and expands on ... more
Penn Yan woman charged after domestic disturbance in front of child
A Penn Yan woman was arrested after police said a domestic dispute escalated into unwanted physical contact in front of a child. Samantha A. Mayhew, 38, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child ... more
Penn Yan man charged after woman pushed down stairs during argument
A Penn Yan man was charged with assault after police said he struck a woman and pushed her down a flight of stairs during an argument at an apartment building. Troyer B. Sipple, 23, was ... more
Penn Yan man charged with promoting prison contraband at Yates County Jail
A Penn Yan man was charged after deputies said he was found with contraband while incarcerated at the Yates County Jail. Michael A. Brown, 25, was arrested around 5:35 p.m. Aug. 12 following an investigation ... more
Jail controversy, AI data center concerns and broadband expansion dominate Yates County meeting
Yates County lawmakers approved a five-year capital plan, sought more time to complete the county’s broadband buildout and called for relief from potentially costly federal SNAP changes Monday, but some of the night’s sharpest debate ... more
Keuka College honors Penn Yan couple with 2026 Stork Award
Keuka College honored Penn Yan residents Steve and Susan Heller with its 2026 Stork Award for Community Service, recognizing more than three decades of volunteer work and leadership in Yates County. More than 100 community ... more
WEEKEND FORECAST: Quiet Friday and Saturday, then widespread rain chances increase Sunday
A quieter stretch is settling over the Finger Lakes and Central New York on Friday, giving the region a break from the more active pattern earlier in the week before the next meaningful round of ... more
Keuka soccer teams earn national academic awards
Keuka College's men's and women's soccer teams earned 2025-26 College Team Academic Awards from United Soccer Coaches after both programs posted grade-point averages above the national group's 3.0 requirement. The women's team recorded a 3.62 ... more
FL1 FORECAST: Mainly dry stretch settles in before Sunday storm risk returns
Quieter weather is settling across the Finger Lakes and Central New York on Thursday, giving the region a break from the more unsettled pattern that carried into midweek and setting up a mostly dry stretch ... more
Rochester woman ticketed after crash sends vehicle rolling over in Jerusalem
A Rochester woman was ticketed after deputies said she failed to yield at a stop sign, causing a two-vehicle crash that sent another vehicle rolling over in the town of Jerusalem. The crash happened around ... more
