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Schools will send surveys for community, staff, student input

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Community members, school staff and students in the Dundee and Penn Yan Central School Districts will soon be receiving surveys from the school districts as they work to identify the best way to meet the public education needs of the future. Both school districts have seen enrollments decline 30 percent over the past 15 years. Dundee School Board members reviewed... more

Dan Murn wins Paddle Keuka 5K for second straight year

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Despite a stiff wind and choppy waters, paddlers took part in the Finger Lakes Museum & Aquarium’s second annual Paddle Keuka 5K canoe and kayak race on Saturday, August 5th. Fairport’s Dan Murn was the overall first place winner for the second year in a row, finishing the 3.1-mile course in 30:30 minutes. The first place winner in the male... more

Sheppard shines again at Outlaw Speedway

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  RK Howell Gravel Products sponsored Friday night’s racing action at Outlaw Speedway, as fans were treated to half price admission with a canned food donation to the Savlation Army. In the 30-lap Friendly Dodge Outlaw Modfiied main event, Eric Fisher charged past Dillon Groover for the lead with Jusitn Wright and Tyler Siri moving into second and third in... more

Penn Yan, Dundee School boards open talks

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What will the future of educational opportunities look like in Yates County, where over the last 15 years, enrollments in Penn Yan and Dundee School Districts have declined 30 percent? How can the districts provide opportunities to all students within the financial restrictions they anticipate in the coming years? Those are the basic questions members of the school districts boards... more

Dundee woman charged with welfare fraud

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The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office reports that Antoinette M. Morgan, 47, of Dundee was charged with offering a false instrument for filing and welfare fraud after allegedly providing false information to the Schuyler County Department of Social Services and receiving benefits. Morgan was issued an appearance ticket and will answer the charge at a later date. more

Arrests made in Seneca County prostitution investigation

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On Thursday investigators made two arrests in a prostitution investigation in Seneca County. Karl B. Wilcox, 50, of Dundee was charged with third-degree patronizing a person for prostitution. Another subject, identified as Charles J. Smith, 40, of Waterloo was charged with fourth-degree promoting prostitution. The charges stem from an allegation involving the two men where an adult female was transported... more

Penn Yan, Dundee Schools set joint meeting

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With fluctuating issues like declining enrollment, unpredictable funding streams, changing state and federal requirements, and uncertainty about the supply of future educators, building a foundation to provide an education that will be meaningful in the coming decades is becoming more and more difficult, especially in small rural districts like Penn Yan and Dundee. That’s why the boards of education of... more

It’s a fair, festive week in Yates Co.

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The Yates County Fair is celebrating 178 years this week at the Yates County Fairgrounds on Old Route 14A, Penn Yan, and the Dundee community will celebrate its Scottish Heritage Saturday, July 15 with the annual Scottish Festival at a new location and with a new headlining musical group — The American Rogues. Yates County Fair The fair’s $10 admission... more

115 cars filled the pits at Outlaw Speedway on Friday night

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Parmenter Automotive presented Family Autograph Night at Outlaw Speedway on a clear but muggy evening. 115 race cars filled the pit area, with many drivers bringing their cars to the front stretch during intermission for an autograph session that was well received by the fans in attendance. Kyle Coffey leapt into the lead of the 30-lap Friendly Dodge Outlaw Modified... more

Repurposing St. Andrew’s Church into a home subject of history talk

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Have you been wondering what is happening at the old St. Andrew’s Church building? Come find out at the Dundee Area Historical Society’s dinner program on Wednesday, July 19 at the American Legion, 10 Spring St., Dundee. Jason Mauro will talk about the repurposing St. Andrew’s into a home. St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, 8 Union St., Dundee was built in... more

Dundee Central Class of 2017 graduates

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The sun beamed on the Dundee Class of 2017 — 51 strong — as they took the famous walk down the schoolyard hillside on June 22. Dundee’s 78th ceremony included the presentation of a diploma to Wayne Leroy Campbell, who left the school before graduating to join the service during the Vietnam War. – Read more at the Chronicle Express... more

Identifying what economic development looks like in Yates County

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How far has Yates County come over the past 10 to 15 years, and what actions should be taken to enhance the community? Steve Griffin, CEO of the Finger Lakes Economic Development Center, points to some favorable trends in the county’s overall picture, but he also acknowledges some areas that don’t look quite so favorable are detailed in the recent... more

Decker takes Ultimate Outlaw 100 in Dundee on Tuesday night

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A warm and sunny evening greeted competitors from the Super DIRTcar Series, the DIRTcar Sportsman Series, and the Fight Night All Star Street Stock Series on Tuesday night at Outlaw Speedway. The anticipation was high for the first ever Big Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series event at the facility. Max McLaughlin and Stewart Freisen brought the field to the green... more

Sheppard adds to his win total at Outlaw Speedway

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Friday night was a clear and muggy night at Outlaw Speedway as the A Verdi Patriot Sprint Tour joined the regular Super 6 Show for the Jeff Searles Memorial Night, presented by Scorpion Security Products. Scott Kruetter took the lead at the start of the A-Verdi Patriot Sprint Tour ‘A’ Main over Coleman Gulick. After two quick cautions, action resumed... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Sheriff Spike talks career, heroin epidemic (podcast)

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Sheriff Ron Spike has been working in law enforcement his entire career. Ever since he graduated from Monroe Community College immediately following high school. Even then, Sheriff Spike – then a deputy with the Yates County Sheriff’s Office – knew his career and life would be spent in law enforcement. “I grew up in the jail,” he joked before cameras... more

Dundee teen charged after hit-and-run accident

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Penn Yan Police say they received a call for a hit-and-run accident on Brown St. on Monday morning. On location, a vehicle that was parked along the street had been pushed into the roadway with the suspect vehicle not being on scene. That vehicle was later identified and located on Route 14A, south of the village. The operator of the... more

Dundee Show ‘N Go car show is June 7th

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The Dundee Show ’n Go Car Show will be held Wednesday, June 7, hosted by Martini’s Save-A-Lot. Parking opens at 5 p.m. There will be music, food, and awards; dash plaques to the first 100 vehicles, t-shirts to the first 50. Please park in south lot first and follow the directions of the parking stewards. Registration is by donation. Pre-registrations... more

Route 14A bridge work to start soon in Dundee

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Construction of the new bridge on State Route 14A over Big Stream at the south end of the village of Dundee will begin soon. This project will completely replace the bridge carrying Route 14A over Big Stream, located between Chambers and Saunders streets. The new bridge will be a concrete multi-beam structure. The $2 million project will be paid for... more
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