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Penn Yan woman dies after weekend crash in Milo

Police have confirmed that a Penn Yan woman died after a crash this past weekend in Yates County. Jennifer Golden, age 52, of Penn Yan was driving along Bath Road in Milo when she experienced ... more
Cyclist hospitalized after accident in Yates County

Authorities say a cyclist was injured after being struck by a car in the town of Milo on Friday. The accident happened on Himrod Road near Hatmaker Road. The driver was identified as Shawn Lamphear ... more
Road closures: State Routes 14A, 54A in Yates County will be partially closed for remainder of month

If you're traveling through Yates County over the next couple weeks beware of some traffic delays on two major state roadways. The state Department of Transportation says sections of Route 14A and 54A will be ... more
Yates County man arrested for bail jumping

Police say a Yates County man was taken into custody on two warrants issued in 2019. According to a news release, the Penn Yan Police Department arrested Daniel D. Pantaleo, 46, of Milo for a ... more
Penn Yan man cited for traffic violation

Police report the arrest of a Yates County man after a traffic stop. According to a news release, the Penn Yan Police Department arrested Shayne T. Winters, 32, of Milo following a traffic stop in ... 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
Fatal boat crash, serious horse-and-buggy collision both remain open investigations, Sheriff Spike says

Two major cases involving fatalities and serious injuries could be heard by a grand jury in Yates County. That was the update from Sheriff Ron Spike, who recently addressed the status of two serious incidents ... more
Traffic stop leads to DWI charge in Milo

Deputies say a Penn Yan man was taken into custody on DWI charges after a traffic stop on Friday around 1:30 a.m. It happened on State Route 54A, according to deputies. They allege that Johnathan ... more
Penn Yan resident announces bid for Yates County Legislature

A Penn Yan woman has thrown her hat in the race for a seat on the Yates County Legislature. The latest edition to the Republican field of primaries coming up for Yates County Legislature is ... more
State audit: Town of Milo overtaxed residents, mismanaged finances for several years

An audit by the state Comptroller's Office was critical of the Town of Milo for its management of finances over recent years. The audit looked at years 2017 through 2020, which found that more real ... more
Deputies: Kentucky driver ticketed after hitting garbage truck in Yates County

Deputies say a Kentucky man was ticketed and not seriously injured after sideswiping a Cardinal Disposal garbage truck on East Lake Road. It happened on East Lake Road in the town of Milo Tuesday morning, ... more
Lawmakers hear concerns from winery owners in Yates County as they stare down devastating economic fallout from pandemic

As the phased reopening of the region's economy commences on Friday, a lot of questions remain about when the tourism space will be able to make that happen. As the Yates County Legislature met on ... more
Jasper driver killed in Yates County crash over the weekend

A Steuben County man died in a one-car crash on Route 14A in Yates County on Sunday. Deputies say it happened around 1:30 p.m. on Route 14A near Baker Road in Milo. When deputies arrived, ... more
Woodtex in Yates County closes up shop, customers left without sheds they paid for

What's the deal at Woodtex? The company has apparently gone out of business, and without much warning at that. The company was formed back in 1983. It's founder, Sanford Lapp, moved from Pennsylvania to Yates ... 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
‘KEUKA TO GO’: New food delivery platform coming to Yates County

Food delivery platform will give options to rural customers - By Josh Durso Keuka To Go a new digital and mobile platform is helping to get dinner delivered to your front door. Beginning January 27th ... more
Senior housing units get ‘O-K’ from Penn Yan Planning Board despite concerns

The Penn Yan Planning Board has approved the site plan for the senior housing units project on South Avenue in the village, according to The Chronicle-Express. The 8-unit project will likely begin 'as soon as ... more
No charges filed against driver who struck pedestrian along Rt. 54A in Milo over the weekend

The Yates County Sheriff's Office reports that the 31-year-old who was struck by a vehicle in Milo on Saturday is listed in stable condition at Strong Memorial Hospital. Finger Lakes News Radio reports that Bradley ... more
One airlifted, two hospitalized after horse-and-buggy crash in Yates County

Two people were hurt after a crash involving a horse-and-buggy Wednesday in the Town of Milo. According to Finger Lakes News Radio, Walter Martin was coming out of a driveway on Sutherland Road in the ... more