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Odessa-Montour honors graduates, mourns classmate
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
Watkins-Montour Rotary honors top students
Two standout seniors were named Students of the Month for April by the Watkins-Montour Rotary Club, according to school officials. Emilia Rodriguez of Watkins Glen High School and Jackie Mace of Odessa-Montour High School were ... more
Montour Falls’ First Fridays returns outdoors
Montour Falls hosted its first outdoor "First Fridays on Main" of the year on May 2, welcoming crowds to Main Street for food, crafts, and live music. The event, now in its second year, aims ... more
Montour, Ovid clinics earn rural health status
Cayuga Health’s clinics in Montour Falls and Ovid have officially been designated as Rural Health Clinics by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, according to The Odessa File. The new status aims to boost ... more
Lawrence Chapel Earns Historic Status, Celebration Planned
Lawrence Chapel and Cemetery in the Town of Catharine has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, joining 20 other Schuyler County sites recognized for their heritage. Built in 1880 by the influential ... more
Montour Falls woman sentenced to eight years for drug possession
A Montour Falls resident will spend nearly a decade in state prison after being convicted on serious drug charges. April M. Ball, 46, was sentenced to eight years behind bars and five years of parole ... more
Odessa-Montour opens free food center for students and staff
Odessa-Montour Central School has launched the Grizzly Grub Hub, a free food and essentials center inside its junior-senior high school, in partnership with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier. Open nearly every school period, ... more
Watkins-Montour Rotary Club invites grant applications for local projects
The Watkins-Montour Rotary Club is once again offering financial support to community organizations working to improve life in Schuyler County. Grant requests ranging from $100 to $1,000 are now being accepted for local projects that ... more
Historical Society launches $1.3M campaign for museum upgrades
The Schuyler County Historical Society kicked off a capital campaign Thursday to raise $300,000 toward a $1.3 million renovation of its Brick Tavern Museum in Montour Falls. Plans include installing an elevator, adding a handicapped-accessible ... more
Montour Falls man arrested on warrant at Yates-Schuyler county line
A Montour Falls man was taken into custody early Friday morning on an outstanding bench warrant, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to Seneca Gun Sports in the Town of Reading around ... more
O-M High School to present Cinderella
Odessa-Montour High School will stage Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella from March 14-16 in the Fetter-Brown Auditorium. Performances are set for 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Tickets are ... more
Seneca Lake and Erie Canal exhibit opens in Montour Falls
A new exhibit exploring the history of Seneca Lake and the Erie Canal will open in Montour Falls on March 2, featuring a historical talk and reception hosted by the Schuyler County Historical Society. Derrick ... more
Montour Falls woman convicted on felony drug charges
A Schuyler County jury convicted April Ball of criminal possession of a controlled substance after a four-day trial. The case stemmed from an unannounced probation search of her North Catherine Street apartment, which uncovered over ... more
Schuyler students Brusso and Havens recognized
Seniors Nick Brusso of Watkins Glen High School and Abigail Havens of Odessa-Montour High School were recognized as the Watkins-Montour Rotary Club’s January Students of the Month. Brusso, praised as a role model, is active ... more
Trailer fire in Montour Falls causes significant damage
A fire broke out in a single-wide trailer on Fitzpatrick Road in Montour Falls late Wednesday morning, causing extensive damage but resulting in no injuries. Fire crews from Montour Falls, Watkins Glen, Odessa, and Burdett ... more
Six Students Inducted Into Odessa-Montour Honor Society
The Odessa-Montour High School National Honor Society chapter welcomed six new members during a ceremony at the Fetter-Brown Auditorium, according to the school. New inductees included Rilke Arrance, Kyler Eriksen, Ella Kramer, Lauren Signor, Vanessa ... more
Montour Falls woman arrested on grand larceny and coercion charges
A Montour Falls woman was arrested Wednesday on multiple charges, including grand larceny and coercion, following an investigation by the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office. Jamie A. Mowry, 45, was charged with Grand Larceny in the ... more
Student athlete recognized for leadership, academic excellence
An Odessa-Montour High School senior has been honored for her remarkable achievements. Cara Reynolds, the Watkins-Montour Rotary Club's Student of the Month for November, excels as a scholar, athlete, and stage manager. Teacher Holly Campbell ... more
Montour Falls Fire Department postpones open house to battle wildfire
The Montour Falls Fire Department has postponed its open house, originally planned to showcase a new fire truck and discuss a roofing project, to assist with a massive wildfire in Orange County. Firefighters from Montour ... more
