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Teen airlifted after UTV accident in Yates County

A local teen was airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital after a weekend accident in Yates County. According to first responders, it happened in the town of Italy along Wetmore Road when three teens were riding ... more
Yates County hunter ticketed for illegally baiting deer with feed

A hunter in Yates County recently faced penalties for illegal hunting activities, police say. On November 12th, 2022, DEC police were patrolling in the town of Italy when they stopped a young man riding an ... more
Manchester man pleads guilty to sex abuse ahead of trial

A Manchester man has pleaded guilty to charges of sexual abuse and attempted criminal sexual act, just days before his trial was set to begin. Thor R. Baker, 40, of Port Gibson, entered an Alford ... more
Prattsburgh teen’s car destroyed after overheating, bursting into flames

First responders say a Plattsburgh man escaped injury after his vehicle burst into flames. It happened in Yates County during the morning hours on Italy Hill Road in Jerusalem. Xavier Kula, age 19, was traveling ... more
Fatal crash: 18-year-old ticketed for speeding after Yates wreck

First responders say a Naples man was killed in a one-car accident in Yates County early-Friday. The crash happened in the town of Italy around 9 a.m. Edward Johnson, 73, was a passenger in a ... more
Yates County: How to protect your family from rabies exposure, free pet vaccine clinics available

Yates County Public Health is offering free rabies vaccine clinics over the next few months to help your beloved pets stay safe and healthy. Animals most likely to carry rabies are bats, skunks, raccoons and ... more
Penn Yan man charged with criminal contempt

Police report the arrest of a Penn Yan man. According to a news release, the Penn Yan Police Department arrested Travis A. Groet, 29, of Penn Yan after violating an order of protection. Groet was ... more
Yates County Legislature chooses first woman chair in its 50 year history

The Yates County Legislature has chosen the first woman chair in its 50 year history. The Chronicle-Express reports District 3 legislator Leslie Church, who represents Milo, was elected 8-6 over incumbent Douglas Paddock, who represents ... more
Victim of New Year’s Day car crash, fire in Yates County town of Italy identified

The Monroe County Medical Examiner's office has identified the man killed in a collision and car fire in the Yates County town of Italy. Using dental records, the ME's office identified the man as 33 ... more
Yates County hunter reported missing finds his way to safety

An 81 year old hunter who had been reported missing earlier this week found his way to a Yates County home. Yates County Sheriff Ron Spike tells the Finger Lakes Times a search was about ... more
Two arrests reported last week in Yates County

Two unrelated arrests occurred in Yates County last week. On Thursday morning Roger Slater, of Penn Yan, was arrested and charged with harassment. Slater subjected a Town of Italy resident to unwanted contact. On Saturday ... more
Victim identified in fatal house fire in Yates County

Sheriff Ron Spike says a 65-year-old Middlesex resident died in a mobile home fire that occurred during the early-afternoon hours on Wednesday. Firefighters from Naples, Middlesex, Potter, and Rushville responded to the scene at Sunnyside ... more
Italy home damaged after fire starts near wood stove

Firefighters say they were called to a home on State Rt. 245 after a fire started in the chimney pipe of a wood stove. The damage was contained to the immediate area around the wood ... more
Yates man accused of stabbing pleads guilty to felony assault

A Yates County man pleaded guilty to a felony assault charge last week via a video conference court appearance. District Attorney Todd Casella said Robert Hebding, 38, of Italy, pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted assault, ... more
Snowy spring day in the Finger Lakes (photo)

It's hard to tell if it's spring or winter in this shot by Ed Traphagan ... more
Snowy Sunday (photo)

A chilly Sunday morning in Yates County. This photo by Ed Traphagan from Italy Hill ... more
‘A NECESSITY’: USDA announces progress on $10.3M broadband investment in Yates County

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $10.3 million in investment, which will bring rural broadband infrastructure to more than 1,600 households, more than 300 businesses, and will cover more than 80 square miles in Yates ... more
Congressman Reed will hold pair of town hall sessions in Seneca, Yates counties

Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) will focus on tax incentives for new energy technologies in a pair of town hall sessions scheduled this weekend. The meetings will be held January 25th at the Tyre Municipal Building, ... more