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Severe storms possible this evening as flood risk continues across Finger Lakes
The National Weather Service says the weather threat across the Finger Lakes is entering a more volatile phase Tuesday afternoon, with strong to severe thunderstorms possible through the evening as a Flood Watch remains in ... more
Juvenile charged after domestic incident in Penn Yan
Police arrested a juvenile following a reported domestic incident at a village residence. The juvenile offender was accused of injuring another household member under age 17 during a physical altercation, according to Penn Yan Police ... more
Man charged with impersonation at Penn Yan park
Police arrested a man after responding to a complaint at a local park after hours. Elijah F. Tretts, 40, of North Collins, was taken into custody by Penn Yan Police. Officers said Tretts was a ... more
Woman charged with aggravated DWI in Penn Yan
Police arrested a woman after finding her in a parked vehicle at a village park after hours. Courtney L. Bason, 33, of Wayne, was taken into custody by Penn Yan Police. Officers said they found ... more
State awards funds for invasive species work in Wayne and Yates
New York will distribute more than $5.1 million for projects targeting invasive species and habitat restoration, including efforts in Wayne and Yates counties. The funding supports 51 projects statewide focused on prevention, removal and ecosystem ... more
Yates County DMV promotes organ donor registry
The Yates County Department of Motor Vehicles is promoting organ, eye and tissue donation during April as part of Donate Life Month. Officials said residents can enroll in the New York State Donate Life Registry ... more
Yates County to hold meeting on bridge project Wednesday
Yates County officials will host a public meeting on April 1 to discuss a proposed bridge rehabilitation project in Penn Yan. The meeting will focus on plans to rehabilitate the Ferguson Corners Road bridge over ... more
Penn Yan board to hold budget hearing
The Village of Penn Yan Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on April 13. The session will include a public hearing on the proposed village budget. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m ... more
Penn Yan man charged with DWI after early-morning stop
Deputies arrested a driver for driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop early Saturday. The stop occurred on State Route 5 and 20 near County Road 47. The driver, Devon R. Westerfield, 26, of Penn ... more
January drug case leads to arrest in Starkey
An investigation into a January incident led to an arrest Saturday in the Town of Starkey, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Jacob D. Catlin, 36, of Canandaigua, was charged following the investigation. Deputies ... more
Yates inmate violated court order from jail, faces felony charge
An investigation into an order of protection violation at the Yates County Jail led to an arrest Saturday, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Kristopher J. Mahan, 45, of Penn Yan, was charged following ... more
Potter man accused of striking victim with weapon
A domestic incident in the Town of Potter led to an arrest Saturday, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Leland P. Fenner, 68, of Potter, was taken into custody following the incident. Deputies said ... more
PETS OF THE WEEK: Meet Nola and Stetson from Yates County
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
Massive community center finally takes shape in Penn Yan
Steel beams are climbing skyward in Penn Yan as a massive community center starts to take shape, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Crews pushed through winter to begin the first vertical phase of the ... more
Penn Yan board sets special meeting agenda
Village officials in Penn Yan scheduled a special board meeting for April 1 at Village Hall. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. in Room 202 at 111 Elm Street, according to the published agenda ... more
Keuka student gains insight through detention internship
A Keuka College student completed a field placement at a Colorado detention center as part of her studies in criminology and criminal justice. Kyra Tappin spent four weeks working inside the facility, gaining firsthand experience ... more
Record shop spins into Penn Yan
A new vinyl shop promises daily discoveries and a welcoming vibe for music lovers, according to the Finger Lakes Times. WaxPax Records opened March 14 on Main Street in Penn Yan, built on owner Mark ... more
Christensen officially wins Penn Yan mayor race
A manual recount confirmed the results of a tight Penn Yan mayoral race, making Patricia Christensen the village’s next mayor, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Christensen defeated incumbent Dan Condella by just three votes, ... more
Penn Yan FFA shines at regionals
Penn Yan students turned strong speeches and teamwork into state-level wins, according to the Finger Lakes Times, after competing at a regional FFA event. Lizzie Lilyea led the charge with a first-place finish in Senior ... more
