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Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 20 scoreboard

The regular season concluded on Tuesday for Wayne-Finger Lakes high school baseball and softball. In baseball, Cullen Herron’s one-hit gem powered Mynderse past Lyons, while Palmyra-Macedon picked up its 14th win of the season. On ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 19 scoreboard

A full slate of Wayne-Finger Lakes spring sports action brought standout performances across baseball, softball, lacrosse, and flag football on Monday. Alan Plummer fanned 16 batters to lead Mynderse baseball past Waterloo in a classic ... more
Surprise reunion stuns crowd at Keuka College graduation

A Keuka College graduate expecting a quiet walk across the stage was met instead with flowers, tears, and an emotional reunion that brought thousands to their feet. Elizabeth Stewart, a Master of Social Work graduate ... more
Penn Yan board to vote on short-term rental inspections, tax levy

The Penn Yan Village Board will consider several high-impact measures at its upcoming meeting Tuesday evening, including a proposed law to authorize regular safety inspections of short-term rental properties and a resolution to set the ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 16 scoreboard

Friday featured a lighter slate of Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports, but there were still plenty of elite performances. In baseball, Jake Wolff tossed a complete game to lift Waterloo over Mynderse, while Johnny Mohammed ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 15 scoreboard

It was a jam-packed Thursday of high school sports across the Wayne-Finger Lakes region, headlined by thrilling lacrosse battles and dominant performances on the baseball and softball diamonds. In boys lacrosse, Palmyra-Macedon stayed unbeaten with ... more
Finger Lakes Fit to host 5K and ribbon cutting next month

Finger Lakes Fit is kicking off summer with fitness, fun, and community spirit at its first annual 5K Run/Walk and ribbon cutting on Saturday, June 7. The event starts at 9 a.m. at the gym’s ... more
Keuka College Expo celebrates student research and Field Period success

More than 100 students, faculty, and staff came together earlier this month to showcase a year’s worth of academic, creative, and professional achievements at Keuka College’s third annual Keuka College Expo (KCx). The event celebrated ... more
From the court to high finance: Keuka College alum leads Barclays Private Bank

Harvey Chapel arrived at Keuka College in 1989 chasing rebounds and fast breaks. Today, he manages more than $8 billion in assets as a leader at Barclays Private Bank in northwest England. Chapel, a 1993 ... more
High-speed pursuit ends in Penn Yan with Rochester man’s arrest

A Rochester man was arrested early Monday morning after leading Yates County deputies and Penn Yan police on a high-speed pursuit that began on Pre-Emption Road and tore through multiple intersections before ending with a ... more
Penn Yan man arrested after domestic incident investigation

A Penn Yan man was taken into custody following a police investigation into a domestic dispute that turned physical, resulting in multiple charges. Nathaniel D. Snyder, 29, was arrested by the Penn Yan Police Department ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 10 scoreboard

Saturday featured a packed slate of Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports. In boys lacrosse, Geneva rolled to another big win behind Ryland Dunham’s nine points, while Canandaigua stayed unbeaten, thanks to Patrick Olvany's four-goal game ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 9 scoreboard

It was a loaded Friday slate across the region, with standout performances on the diamond and turf. In softball, Dundee/Bradford’s Morgan Sutryk delivered a gem in the circle, while Lyons used a big fourth inning ... more
Penn Yan board moves forward on sewer upgrades and traffic rules

At a special meeting last week the Penn Yan Village Board approved a series of environmental, infrastructure, and code amendments, while also addressing looming financial impacts tied to sewer upgrades. The board adopted resolutions to ... more
Dave Boyd Music celebrates grand reopening in Penn Yan

A beloved local music shop is turning up the volume with a fresh start in the heart of downtown Penn Yan. Dave Boyd Music will host a Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Thursday, ... more
Keuka College celebrates student achievement at 2025 Honors Convocation

Keuka College honored the academic excellence, leadership, and service of its students during the 2025 Honors Convocation, held Saturday, May 3, at Norton Chapel in Keuka Park, New York. A celebration of scholarship and leadership ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 8 scoreboard

It was a packed slate of high school sports action across the Wayne-Finger Lakes region on Thursday night, with standout performances in lacrosse, baseball, and softball. Boys lacrosse saw several explosive offensive showings, including Midlakes/Red ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: May 7 scoreboard

Victor edged out a top-tier opponent in a tightly contested girls' lacrosse battle, while Palmyra-Macedon dominated behind a standout eight-point performance from Jenna Santelli. Bloomfield softball remained red-hot with a big offensive night fueled by ... more
Fairport man arrested for DWI in Penn Yan

A Fairport man was arrested early Saturday morning after police say he was found driving while intoxicated through Penn Yan streets. Authorities reported that Timothy W. Driscoll, 66, was stopped around 12:30 a.m. after officers ... more