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Experts Urge TNR to Combat Growing Feral Cat Crisis
Feral cats are multiplying rapidly in communities like Watkins Glen, but experts say the solution isn’t adoption—it’s sterilization, according to experts at Cornell. Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs humanely control populations by spaying, vaccinating, and releasing cats ... more
Green tech takes center stage at Watkins Glen
Fuel efficiency—not speed—led the pack at Watkins Glen International during the 21st annual Toyota Green Grand Prix, according to WETM. The event welcomed college students and eco-conscious drivers to test fuel-saving strategies on the famed ... more
ADA-friendly playground nears completion in Watkins Glen
A new accessible playground at Clute Park in Watkins Glen is just weeks away from completion, according to WENY. Mayor Laurie DeNardo shared updates showing the pirate ship-themed equipment already in place, designed for inclusive ... more
Suspect pulled from freezing waters after leading police on chase through Watkins Glen
A wanted man led police on a foot chase through Watkins Glen on Wednesday morning before jumping into a canal, where officers had to pull him from freezing waters to make an arrest. Authorities attempted ... 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
Watkins Glen Spud Run draws big crowd despite chilly weather
More than 200 students from Watkins Glen schools participated in the annual Spud Run on Monday, braving cold temperatures on the WGHS Alumni Field track and surrounding areas. Nearly 100 students from 4th to 12th ... more
Brubaker set to become WGHS principal in 2026
Watkins Glen High School science teacher Marcy Brubaker will transition over the next year to become the school's principal, according to officials. She will replace Kyle Colunio, who is departing to lead South Seneca Central ... more
Rotary Club honors students for February
The Watkins-Montour Rotary Club recognized Watkins Glen senior Olivia VanSkiver and Odessa-Montour senior Lucas Barr as February’s Students of the Month for their academic and extracurricular achievements. VanSkiver, a varsity soccer and basketball player, was ... more
8 oldest founded small towns to visit in the Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes region of western New York is a scenic paradise, known for its outdoor adventures, deep-rooted history, and thriving wine industry. With over 150 wineries, the area has been compared to Germany’s Rhine ... more
Watkins Glen street to close for sewer inspection
Clarence Street in Watkins Glen will be closed today from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. for sewer line inspection, the village announced. Only residents of the street will be allowed access during this time. Crews ... more
Harter named interim principal at Watkins Glen High School
Watkins Glen High School has appointed longtime educator James (Jamie) Harter as interim principal, effective March 1. The decision was made during a special meeting of the Watkins Glen School Board on Monday evening. Harter ... more
New EV fast-charging stations open in Watkins Glen
Electric vehicle drivers visiting the Finger Lakes now have a new fast-charging option, thanks to the latest EVolve NY installation by the New York Power Authority (NYPA). Four high-speed charging stations are now open at ... more
WATKINS GLEN: Village Board holds February meeting (webcast)
On Tuesday, February 18 the Watkins Glen Village Board held its monthly meeting. The session was streamed on YouTube and can be watched below ... more
Watkins Glen PBA donates lifesaving device to youth league
The Watkins Glen Police Benevolent Association (PBA) stepped up to support Schuyler County Youth Baseball and Softball by voting to purchase and donate a $1,500 automated external defibrillator (AED), according to officials. The decision followed ... more
Watkins Glen water main repair may affect residents
The Village of Watkins Glen will repair a water main on Reading Road starting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Residents in the area may experience temporary water loss or low pressure during the work ... more
Free rabies vaccine clinic scheduled in Watkins Glen
Pet owners in Watkins Glen can get free rabies vaccinations for their animals at a clinic hosted by Schuyler County Public Health. The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. to ... more
Fire & Ice celebration returns to Watkins Glen
The Harbor Hotel Collection’s Fire & Ice Celebration will dazzle visitors at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel from Jan. 30–Feb. 1, 5–9 p.m. nightly. The event features over 40,000 pounds of ice sculptures, ice bars, ... 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
Finger Lakes Wine Festival replaced by FLX Summer Fest
The iconic Finger Lakes Wine Festival has been replaced by the family-friendly FLX Summer Fest at Watkins Glen, running July 18-20. The new event will showcase live music, local crafts, food, beverages, and activities for ... more
