Schuyler County

Longtime Odessa-Montour School Board members Robert Halpin and Jennifer Mosher will continue leading the board following unanimous re-election at Thursday’s organizational meeting, according to district officials. Halpin, serving his 14th year on the board, begins ... more

The iconic Sentry Bridge at Watkins Glen State Park officially closed July 7 for a major $7.5 million safety upgrade, according to officials. Built in 1908, the bridge will be replaced after inspectors flagged unstable ... more

A car veered off Cotton Hanlon Road and struck the Odessa-Montour Central School fence Saturday night after crossing Route 224, emergency crews said. The vehicle went through a ditch before hitting the fence, which was ... more

A hot and stormy start to the week is in store for the Finger Lakes and Central New York, with showers and thunderstorms expected Monday and Tuesday before cooler, more comfortable weather briefly returns midweek ... more

A popular farm in Watkins Glen is gearing up for its annual Hoedown Weekend, offering a mix of animal encounters and plant-based food, according to WETM. Farm Sanctuary will welcome about 200 attendees from August ... more

Schuyler County officials have announced a major change to the tax foreclosure process, moving the filing of delinquency notices and petitions from November to July—and urging property owners behind on taxes to act quickly. Treasurer ... more

Deputies arrested a man in Montour Falls after he allegedly showed a gun during a dispute on Henry Street. Joseph A. Clark, 24, of Van Etten, was taken into custody on Wednesday, June 25, after ... more

Montour Falls residents must decide by July 16 whether to join a new garbage and recycling program set to begin this fall, according to officials. Village officials are offering in-person and phone registration July 8–11, ... more

A beloved Watkins Glen tradition has returned, putting crayons in little hands and racing history on the page. The Watkins Glen Area Chamber, in partnership with Watkins Glen International (WGI), has revived the “Thunder in ... more

The Gorge Trail at Watkins Glen State Park has been named one of the top three hiking trails in the country, according to USA Today. This 2.2-mile Finger Lakes trail is famous for its dramatic ... more

The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce has received national recognition, earning a prestigious accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce that places it among the top-performing chambers in the country. The designation, which less ... more

Over 200 guests gathered Saturday for the 98th Watkins Glen High School Alumni Banquet, celebrating achievements past and present. According to event organizers, four 2025 graduates received a combined $7,000 in scholarships, bringing the Association’s ... more

Watkins Glen High School honored 63 graduates Saturday morning during its Class of 2025 Commencement in the school auditorium. According to school officials, Kendra Fish and Olivia VanSkiver delivered heartfelt valedictory and salutatory addresses emphasizing ... more

Odessa-Montour High School celebrated the Class of 2025 on Friday night, awarding diplomas to 41 seniors during a heartfelt ceremony in the Fetter-Brown Auditorium. Valedictorian Cara Reynolds delivered an emotional Class Message, paying tribute to ... more

After weeks of high water and storm debris, boating advisories for Seneca, Cayuta, Waneta, and Lamoka lakes have been lifted. The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office says lake levels are back to normal, allowing safe boating ... more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is inviting public comment on a draft management plan for more than 7,000 acres of public land in Steuben, Schuyler, and Chemung counties. The Great Divide Unit ... more

Two key Republican primary contests have set the stage for November's general election in Schuyler County, according to unofficial results. Robert Halpin secured the District 1 legislative nomination with a clear lead. Halpin defeated Dylan ... more

Wendy Shutter has been appointed as the new Economic and Community Development Specialist for SCOPED, also known as FLX Gateway, according to the organization. She brings decades of leadership from both private and nonprofit sectors, ... more

The region’s highest-achieving high school seniors were recognized Wednesday at the 18th annual Schuyler Scholars dinner in Watkins Glen, according to organizers. The event celebrated students ranking in the top 10% of their class from ... more