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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
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
Yates County Legislator Dr. Timothy Cutler resigns unexpectedly: “It’s been an honor and privilege”
A longtime representative on the Yates County Legislature is stepping down. Dr. Timothy Cutler told his legislature colleagues on Monday that he would be stepping down. In a message to the Legislature, the District No ... more
Yates woman sentenced for embezzling $95K from elderly relative
Elizabeth Hand, a 53-year-old woman from Milo, has been sentenced to jail time, probation, and restitution for committing grand larceny against an elderly relative. The sentencing, handed down on November 28 by State Supreme Court ... more
Yates County announces road closure for railroad crossing repairs
The Yates County Highway Department has notified the public that Himrod Road (County Route 1) in the Town of Milo will be inaccessible at the railroad crossing in Himrod, effective immediately until November 14. This ... more
Horse fatally injured in Yates County vehicle-buggy collision
A collision between a vehicle and a buggy in the Town of Milo on Friday afternoon resulted in the death of a horse. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. on August 11 when Alma Riehl, ... more
Penn Yan motorcyclist hospitalized, charges pending, after crash in Yates County
A motorcycle accident on State Route 14A in Yates County Saturday night left Erik Schuerholz, 55, with multiple injuries. Schuerholz, a resident of Penn Yan, was heading north near Milo Center Road when he attempted ... more
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
