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Measles threat grows as Yates County warns of low vaccination rates
Yates County Public Health officials are sounding the alarm over rising measles cases in the U.S. and the region, while local vaccination rates remain worryingly low. As of mid-March, the United States has already recorded ... more
Keuka College to highlight law enforcement and military careers at ‘Salute to Service’ event
Keuka College will cap off its inaugural Career Week with "Salute to Service," a daylong event on March 28 that will introduce students to careers in law enforcement, emergency response, and the military. The event, ... more
Penn Yan police charge juvenile offender with forcible touching
A 15-year-old has been charged with forcible touching following an incident in the Village of Penn Yan earlier this month, according to the Penn Yan Police Department. Authorities arrested the juvenile offender on March 6 ... more
Penn Yan woman charged with child endangerment, resisting after incident
A Penn Yan woman was arrested Thursday morning following a domestic incident that led to multiple charges, including endangering the welfare of a child. Police took Angelina C. Vogt-Anthony, 38, into custody after responding to ... more
Pennsylvania woman charged after violent altercation in Penn Yan
A Pennsylvania woman was arrested in Penn Yan late Friday night after police found a man bleeding heavily from a head injury in an alleyway. Tricia A. Richardson, 46, of Jersey Shore, PA, was taken ... more
Dundee’s Peyton Mullin completes perfect wrestling season
Dundee’s Peyton Mullin dominated the wrestling season, winning her second consecutive state title without allowing a single point against her. RochesterFirst.com reports the sophomore, who made history last year as Dundee’s first-ever state champion in ... more
Potter voters approve appointed clerk and highway superintendent positions
Residents of the town of Potter have voted to change how two key positions—town clerk and highway superintendent—are filled. In a special election held Tuesday, both propositions to make the roles appointed rather than elected ... more
Thunderstorms leave thousands without power across Finger Lakes and Central New York: Latest outage numbers
A line of thunderstorms associated with a cold front moved through the Finger Lakes and Central New York during the afternoon hours on Sunday, downing trees, damaging structures, and causing flash flooding. Fallen trees took ... more
Yates County DA Todd Casella running for reelection
Yates County District Attorney Todd Casella announced he will run for a third term this November on the Republican line. First elected in 2017, he has led the county through major criminal justice reforms and ... more
Potter residents to vote on town leadership changes
Potter residents will decide on two propositions in a special election Tuesday, voting on whether to change the town clerk and highway superintendent positions from elected to appointed roles. Voting takes place from 2-8 p.m ... 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
Penn Yan man arrested on grand larceny warrant
A Penn Yan man was taken into custody on a warrant for grand larceny following an investigation by the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Matthew L. Kennedy, 41, was arrested on Wednesday evening on a Yates ... more
Barn fire in Yates County results in total loss
A barn on Prosser Road was destroyed in a fire Thursday afternoon, according to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and multiple fire departments responded to 3574 Prosser Road around 12:24 p.m. on March 13 ... more
Landmark Society’s ‘Five to Revive’ spotlights Wells College and Bellona Mill
The Landmark Society of Western New York has unveiled its 2025 "Five to Revive" list, highlighting historic properties in need of preservation and investment. Among this year's selections are Wells College in Cayuga County and ... more
Alabama man sentenced for child sex trafficking in Yates County
An Alabama resident has been sentenced to eight years in prison for sexually exploiting a minor in Yates County. Austin Pace was sentenced Tuesday by Yates County Court Judge Jason Cook after being convicted on ... more
Keuka College names Dr. Elizabeth Lambert VP for student development
Dr. Elizabeth Lambert has been officially appointed as Keuka College’s vice president for student development after serving in the role on an interim basis since June. She succeeds Dr. Heather Maldonado, who was recently named ... more
Audit finds procurement issues at Penn Yan water treatment plant
A state audit has found that the Village of Penn Yan failed to ensure proper competition in its procurement of goods and services for the local water treatment plant, increasing the risk of unnecessary costs ... more
Penn Yan man arrested after fleeing police, evading sentencing
A Penn Yan man was arrested Wednesday afternoon following a foot chase near South Avenue after he failed to appear for sentencing on multiple charges. Joshua J. Woodruff, 37, had been scheduled for sentencing in ... more
Keuka College faculty debate artificial intelligence’s role in education
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape higher education, Keuka College faculty gathered this week to discuss its benefits, risks, and ethical challenges in the classroom. Titled “Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?”, the Spring 2025 STAR ... more
