Penn Yan

In a tragic incident, an 89-year-old man with severe case of dementia is expected to face charges in relation to the death of his 89-year-old wife, according to Penn Yan Police Chief Thomas Dunham. Authorities ... more

Tyler Newkirk, a Penn Yan local, accepted a plea deal on Tuesday in Yates County Court after threatening U.S. military installations and advocating for the violent overthrow of local, state, and federal governments. District Attorney ... more

A 19-year-old Penn Yan resident, Scott Shoff, was extricated from a vehicle after it veered off the road and collided with two trees early Sunday morning in Yates County. First responders said the accident happened ... more

A Penn Yan man found himself being airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital this past Sunday after a crash. Shawn Madigan, 37, was driving southbound on Pre-Emption Road near Earl’s Hill Road around 4 p.m. when ... more

Keuka College recently celebrated Alan "Herbie" and Lauren Snyder, locally recognized as "Team Snyder", for their unyielding dedication to community service in Yates County. The duo received the 2023 Donald and Corinne Stork Award for ... more

Certified child passenger safety technicians will be offering free car seat checks for parents, caregivers, and family members this month across Wayne, Yates, and Orleans counties. Organized by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, the experts ... more

Police arrested an Auburn man on a half dozen charges after a warrant was issued in Penn Yan. David Mutchock, 45, has been charged with six counts of aggravated harassment. He's accused of calling and ... more

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

A cyclist, who was critically injured in a car collision last month outside Penn Yan, has tragically died, according to the Yates County Sheriff's Office. David Bialosky, 81, of Pittsburgh was participating in the Bon ... more

Keystone Custom Decks, a family-operated venture originating from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has marked the inauguration of its new showroom located on Route 54A. Established in 1983 by founder Amos Esh, the company's New York branch, led ... more

A pair of popular swimming beaches in the Penn Yan area have reopened after reports of harmful algal blooms last week. Red Jacket Park and Indian Pines were both shut down last Friday after tests ... more

UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health Rehabilitation Services will be conducting a free monthly Community Mobility Screening Program on Thursday, August 17 in the rehabilitation department at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, 418 North Main Street, ... more

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

In an effort to provide a unique healthcare experience to students, Penn Yan Elementary has launched the Penn Yan School-based Health Center. Managed by Penn Yan Community Health, a branch of Finger Lakes Community Health, ... more

Village maintenance staff have closed Indian Pines and Red Jacket swimming areas in Penn Yan after noticing a harmful algal bloom (HAB) on Friday. Finger Lakes News Radio reports the beaches will remain closed until ... more

Keuka Lake State Park, celebrated for its vineyard-covered slopes and unique “Y” shaped lake, was recently recognized by popular travel app The Dyrt as one of the top 10 places to camp in the United ... more

The Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital Auxiliary in Penn Yan, NY, has launched its fall mum sale, offering beautiful 10-inch mums in yellow, rust, and dark red/burgundy colors for $9.00 each. In a special initiative ... more

The Yates County Tuberculosis and Health Association has granted $5,000 to the Finger Lakes Health Foundation to support the acquisition of a new Cardiovascular Ultrasound system at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital. This contribution is ... more

The prosecution of six individuals implicated in the raids of 'Fat Daddy’s' smoke shops across several counties in New York is nearing conclusion, according to Yates County District Attorney Todd Casella. The Finger Lakes Times ... more