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HWS earns national research designation from Carnegie
Hobart and William Smith Colleges joined a select group of schools this month recognized for outstanding research. The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education named HWS a “Research College”, placing it among just 216 ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: April 23 scoreboard
Geneva girls lacrosse stayed undefeated with a one-goal win, while Victor earned a key victory over Pittsford. On the baseball field, Canandaigua outlasted Greece Athena in a high-scoring battle, and Gananda rolled to its seventh ... more
Geneva earns bronze for climate efforts
The Town of Geneva has achieved Bronze Certification as a Climate Smart Community, joining a statewide effort to reduce emissions and promote environmental resilience, according to the Finger Lakes Times. This recognition reflects the town’s ... more
Wayne-Finger Lakes high school sports: April 22 scoreboard
Canandaigua boys lacrosse stayed unbeaten with a one-goal win over Spencerport, while Geneva’s offense exploded in a dominant victory over Mynderse/Romulus. On the diamond, Mynderse senior Alan Plummer powered another big win with a perfect ... more
Geneva launches expanded recycling and trash program
A new recycling and trash program at the Geneva Resource Recovery Park will launch on May 1, offering expanded services and stricter guidelines to promote sustainability and reduce landfill waste. The City and Town of ... more
Geneva City Council schedules public hearing, approves ordinance, and starts planning 26 budget
The Geneva City Council held a special meeting Tuesday evening, effectively beginning the new budget process. Transfer station ordinance gets approved The council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance to formally establish a ... more
Sage named alumni relations director at Hobart and William Smith
Melanie N. Sage ’95, P’25, P’27 has been appointed Executive Director of Alumni and Alumnae Relations at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, the institution announced. A Geneva native, HWS graduate, and longtime advocate for the ... more
Geneva’s planning and development director to step down in May
David West is moving on. The city of Geneva's director of planning and economic development will resign from his post next month, according to an announcement from City Manager Amie Hendrix. West, who has led ... more
Geneva YMCA will put on saucy event this weekend
The scent of simmering sauce will fill the air on Sunday, April 27, as the Geneva YMCA hosts its much-anticipated Sunday Sauce Dinner—an all-takeout fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus, 39 Milton Street. The event, ... more
Early morning Geneva fire contained by first responders
Geneva firefighters responded swiftly to a Monday morning fire, containing the blaze to a rear addition and preventing major damage to the main structure. According to a post by Hydrant Hose Company No. 1, crews ... more
Hundreds of Runners to Circle Seneca Lake as Seneca7 Returns April 27
Thousands of athletes and spectators will descend on the Finger Lakes next weekend as the Seneca7 running relay returns for its 13th year, bringing traffic changes and a high-energy atmosphere to the region. The 77.7-mile ... more
Geneva Rotary Honors Local Leaders at Gala
Community service took center stage as the Geneva Rotary Club presented five Paul Harris Fellow Awards at its annual Service Above Self Gala, according to a club announcement. The prestigious honors, named after Rotary’s founder, ... more
Bottleland: A Boutique Wine & Spirits Shop Opens in Geneva
Bottleland, a new boutique wine and spirits shop, is thrilled to announce its grand opening at 162 William Street in the heart of Geneva, New York. Owned and operated by a dynamic mother-daughter duo, Bottleland ... more
Grassroots Movement Pushes for Revival of Castle Creek in Geneva
A group of residents in Geneva is rallying around a forgotten waterway that winds through neighborhoods, parks, and industrial tunnels, seeking to transform it into a visible, vibrant asset for the community. Castle Creek, a ... more
Hobart lacrosse snaps skid with blowout win over St. Bonaventure
Hobart lacrosse ended a five-game losing streak with a dominant 26-13 win over St. Bonaventure on Saturday, fueled by a strong offensive effort on Senior Day. The Statesmen improved to 4-9 overall and 1-3 in ... more
William Smith lacrosse soars past Rochester to claim Liberty League title
The 10th-ranked William Smith lacrosse team dominated from the opening whistle, scoring the first seven goals en route to a 17-6 victory over Rochester on Saturday afternoon at Boswell Field. With the win, the Herons ... more
Journalist and Historian Nancy Gibbs to Deliver 2025 Commencement Address at HWS
Hobart and William Smith Colleges have announced that renowned journalist, historian, and Harvard professor Nancy Gibbs will deliver the 2025 Commencement address on Sunday, May 18. In recognition of her extraordinary contributions to journalism and ... more
Geneva Library Welcomes New Tech and Reference Lead
Geneva Public Library has tapped Hannah Gingrich as its new Reference and Technology librarian, aiming to boost both accessibility and innovation, according to library officials. Gingrich brings over eight years of experience across public and ... more
Geneva Man Arrested After Dispute at Apartment on Castle Street
A Geneva man was arrested Sunday following a dispute at his apartment building that led to harassment charges, police said. Joel R. Landcastle, 42, was charged with harassment in the second degree after allegedly striking ... more
