Home »
Yates County
Yates DSS alarmed by state Medicaid warning
Yates County officials say a new letter from New York’s Medicaid director has raised alarms over potential funding losses tied to administrative compliance, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The state now plans to review ... more
Dundee seeks approval for updated wastewater permit
The Village of Dundee has submitted an application to the state Department of Environmental Conservation for a new surface discharge permit for its upgraded wastewater treatment plant, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The request ... more
Two teens accused of breaking into Dundee school with stolen access card
Two youths are facing legal consequences after allegedly using a stolen access card to unlawfully enter Dundee Central School last month, authorities said. According to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on June ... more
Man arrested on child endangerment in Yates County
A 27-year-old man was taken into custody early Friday morning on an active warrant related to child endangerment in Yates County. According to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Max E. Barron around 2:22 ... more
Empire Access, Yates County team up for fiber internet push
Empire Access has partnered with Yates County to apply for federal funding to expand high-speed fiber internet access, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The joint effort targets USDA ReConnect program grants to improve broadband ... more
Rushville man injured in rollover crash after hitting deer
A Rushville man was hospitalized early Tuesday morning after his vehicle struck a deer and overturned several times on State Route 364 in the town of Middlesex. According to the Yates County Sheriff’s Office, deputies ... more
Penn Yan PD make multiple arrests for warrants, drug possession, and unlicensed driving
Penn Yan Police made several arrests this week involving unlicensed drivers, outstanding warrants, and controlled substance charges. On Court Street, officers arrested Benjamin A. Yeskey, 46, of Upton, Massachusetts, for aggravated unlicensed operation in the ... more
Penn Yan man arrested for felony DWI during domestic incident investigation
A Penn Yan man was arrested late Monday night after Yates County deputies say he was driving while intoxicated and impaired by drugs during an active domestic violence investigation. Travis Vermilye, 31, was stopped just ... more
Penn Yan police arrest three for impaired driving in separate incidents
Penn Yan Police arrested three men this week in separate incidents involving impaired driving, including two who refused chemical tests and one found asleep behind the wheel. On Chapel Street, officers found Britton A. Cantrell, ... more
What’s on the agenda this week for Yates Legislature committees?
Lawmakers in Yates County will meet this week to discuss a range of issues across five committee meetings, including infrastructure investments, Medicaid services, elections, housing programs, and local economic development. The meetings, scheduled for Monday ... more
Finger Lakes forecast: Feeling like summer with humidity and storms
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
Florida woman charged with DWI in Yates County
A Florida woman was arrested late Friday night in Yates County after deputies say she was driving drunk on State Route 54A in the Town of Jerusalem. Bonnie L. O’Neill, 74, of Umatilla, Florida, was ... more
Two injured in Benton crash on State Route 54
A two-car collision Saturday evening in Yates County sent two people to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to local authorities. Deputies responded to the scene at the intersection of State Route 54 and Pre-Emption ... more
Seneca Lake Pure Waters shares updates, events, and action plans in July newsletter
As summer sets in across the Finger Lakes, the Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association is diving into a busy season of environmental action, community outreach, and celebration. Their July newsletter offers residents and lake lovers ... more
Penn Yan man arrested on warrant for criminal mischief
A Penn Yan man was taken into custody this week on an outstanding arrest warrant connected to an incident that occurred in late June. The Yates County Sheriff’s Office reports that 35-year-old Jordan J. Daggett ... more
Penn Yan man charged with meth possession after traffic stop in Bath
A Penn Yan man was arrested following a traffic stop in the Village of Bath that led to the discovery of illegal drugs, police announced. On June 27 around 8:00 p.m., an officer with the ... more
Penn Yan youth theater program secures key grants
The Penn Yan Theatre Co. has landed multiple grants to fund its summer youth program, ensuring continued free access to local theater, according to the Finger Lakes Times. With three awards already secured and a ... more
Yates Habitat starts 21st home build, celebrates tax reform win
Habitat for Humanity of Yates County has begun construction on its 21st home, located on Bigelow Street in Dundee, after demolishing an unrepairable structure purchased at a tax sale, according to the Finger Lakes Times ... more
Penn Yan board supports annexation of Yates Community Center property
The Penn Yan Village Board held a joint meeting with the Town of Benton on June 25 to review a petition to annex over 12 acres of land owned by Yates Cultural and Recreational Resources ... more
