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Cicero man airlifted after ATV rollover in Yates County
A 70-year-old Cicero man was airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital after an ATV rolled over him Thursday in the town of Jerusalem. Theodore L. Phillips suffered head and chest injuries in the crash, which was ... 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
Gunfire during Jerusalem dispute leads to felony charges
A dispute at a Town of Jerusalem residence ended with gunfire and felony charges after authorities say a man fired multiple weapons in the direction of another person. Theodore D. Courtney, 33, of Penn Yan, ... more
Family escapes safely after electrical fire at Jerusalem home
A family of four safely escaped a structure fire Saturday afternoon in the Town of Jerusalem after a homeowner managed to contain the flames before emergency crews arrived, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office ... more
Penn Yan man threatened woman with knife during dispute
Deputies arrested a man early Sunday after responding to a reported domestic disturbance in Yates County. Michael A. Brown, 25, of Penn Yan, was taken into custody around 12:09 a.m. on Jan. 11 in the ... more
Yates judge resigns after bias, courtroom misconduct allegations
A town court judge in Yates County stepped down after state investigators accused him of bias, courtroom misconduct, and a lack of legal competence. Todd C. Whitford, a justice of the Jerusalem Town Court, resigned ... more
Cohocton man charged with DWAI after traffic stop in Jerusalem
A Steuben County man is facing charges after deputies say he was driving under the influence of drugs in Yates County. Dylon F. George, 24, of Cohocton, was stopped by Yates County Sheriff’s Deputies around ... more
New nature preserve opens on Keuka Lake’s Bluff Point
The Finger Lakes Land Trust has officially opened a brand-new nature preserve on Keuka Lake — giving the public more access to one of the region’s most scenic spots while also protecting vital forest and ... more
Vehicle stolen in Yates County: One man faces several charges
A Prattsburgh man was arrested Monday morning after an investigator from the Yates County Sheriff’s Office recognized him as a suspect in a burglary and vehicle theft reported the night before in the Town of ... more
Keuka Park resident arrested for contempt in Jerusalem
A Keuka Park woman was arrested in the Town of Jerusalem on the evening of January 14 after allegedly violating an order of protection, according to the Yates County Sheriff's Office. Deputies took 26-year-old Jade ... more
Jerusalem Planning Board approves camp expansion and subdivision application
The Town of Jerusalem Planning Board met on December 5 and approved two key applications, including an expansion for the New York State Sheriffs' Camp and a subdivision proposal. The meeting, held at 7:00 p.m., ... more
Public Hearing scheduled for sewer pump replacement project in Jerusalem
The Town Board of Jerusalem will hold a public hearing on November 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Jerusalem Town Hall to discuss the planned replacement of approximately 175 grinder pump stations within the Keuka ... more
Man injured after cabin fire in Yates County
A fire at a cabin in the Town of Italy left a man injured on Thursday when he fell from a ladder while trying to extinguish the flames, according to the Yates County Sheriff's Office ... more
Penn Yan woman charged with grand larceny in college bookstore theft
Yates County deputies arrested a Penn Yan woman on suspicion of stealing over $3,000 in cash from a local college bookstore, authorities said Friday. Melissa E. Holley, 37, was taken into custody following an investigation ... more
Update on barn fire in Jerusalem last weekend
A significant barn fire broke out at 2792 Keech Road in the Town of Jerusalem on the morning of September 24 prompting a large emergency response. Yates County 911 received a call at 11:29 a.m., ... more
Three-alarm barn fire in Jerusalem draws firefighters from three counties
A major barn fire broke out Tuesday on Keech Road in the town of Jerusalem, bringing firefighters from Yates, Steuben, and Ontario counties to the scene. Heavy smoke was seen pouring from the three-story structure ... more
Jerusalem Town Board to hold regular meeting on Wednesday
The Jerusalem Town Board is set to meet on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, for its regular session at the town hall. Among the key topics, the board will hear a presentation from Matt Horn of ... more
Cohocton man arrested for criminal contempt in Yates County
Authorities arrested a Cohocton man following court action in the town of Jerusalem. Jesse B. Garlick, 41, of Cohocton, was arrested on Wednesday on an active warrant for Criminal Contempt. The warrant, issued by the ... more
Keuka Lake residents and boaters clash over proposed boat law
A new law could ban boats from anchoring within 500 feet of Crescent Beach on Keuka Lake, causing tension between residents and boaters. Crescent Beach, a popular spot for weekend boaters, may see changes if ... more
