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Seneca Lake Pure Waters shares updates, events, and action plans in July newsletter

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
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Penn Yan man arrested on warrant for criminal mischief

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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
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Penn Yan man charged with meth possession after traffic stop in Bath

Local police up presence in schools after shooting in Texas
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
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Penn Yan youth theater program secures key grants

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
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Yates Habitat starts 21st home build, celebrates tax reform win

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
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Penn Yan board supports annexation of Yates Community Center property

Penn Yan unveils new mural that focuses on the area’s rich history
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
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Finger Lakes Museum gets $1.8M state grant

Finger Lakes Museum gets $1.8M state grant
The Saunders Finger Lakes Museum has received a $1.8 million grant from the New York State Council on the Arts to help complete its main exhibition hall, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The funding ... more
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Residents and lawmakers rally to shut down crypto plant days after oil spill reported by DEC

Residents and lawmakers rally to shut down crypto plant days after oil spill reported by DEC
Three years after its air permit was denied, the Greenidge Generation cryptocurrency-mining facility remains in operation—and residents across the Finger Lakes say they’ve had enough. Environmental advocates rally on permit denial anniversary On Saturday, June ... more
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Police seize suspected drugs during Penn Yan traffic stop

Police seize suspected drugs during Penn Yan traffic stop
A roadside traffic stop in Penn Yan led officers to a discarded plastic bag containing a suspected controlled substance. The passenger, Vernell S. Moore, 30, of Rochester, was arrested following the discovery. According to Penn ... more
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Penn Yan backs annexation for community center growth

It’s official: Village of Penn Yan has a new Mayor by three votes
Efforts to expand the Yates Community Center advanced after Penn Yan village officials approved steps toward annexing over 12 acres of its land, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The property, currently in the Town ... more
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Teen charged after school trespass incident in Penn Yan

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A teenager is facing criminal charges after allegedly attempting to enter a Yates County school without permission while making threatening remarks. The 17-year-old from Penn Yan was issued a criminal summons following a June 20 ... more
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Teen charged after assault and damage in Penn Yan

Teen charged after assault and damage in Penn Yan
A teenager is facing charges in connection with a violent altercation that left one person injured and a vehicle damaged in Penn Yan. Penn Yan Police arrested the juvenile delinquent on charges of criminal mischief ... more
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Sweet Farm Provisions to open store in Penn Yan

Sweet Farm Provisions to open store in Penn Yan
A new retail space dedicated to sustainable living will open its doors in downtown Penn Yan next month, bringing a fresh mission-driven concept to Main Street. Sweet Farm Provisions, part of the nonprofit Sweet Farm ... more
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Greenidge diverts nearly all power to grid during heat wave

Greenidge announces closure of Lockwood Hills landfill in Dresden
As temperatures soared across New York this week, Greenidge Generation’s Dresden facility responded by sending nearly its entire power output to the local grid on Wednesday. The company said 99.5% of its electrical production was ... more
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Yates lawmakers approve veteran honor, facility project, and cyber pact

INSIDE THE FLX: Yates County Administrator Nonie Flynn on redistricting, the county-wide broadband rollout, a gas tax cut and more (podcast)
A World War II veteran’s 100th birthday, a multimillion-dollar public safety facility plan, and cybersecurity coordination with New York State all took center stage at the Yates County Legislature’s meeting on June 9. Lawmakers voted ... more
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Dresden woman charged with harassment after domestic incident

Dresden woman charged with harassment after domestic incident
A Dresden woman has been charged following a domestic incident reported Wednesday afternoon on Seneca Street. According to a June 25 press release from the Yates County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the scene at ... more
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PRIMARY RESULTS: Crane, Hilkert advance in SF, while MacBride leads over Ritts

Absentee ballot requests fumbled by unclear state regs, results in thousands being told to reapply before Election Day
Republicans Wendy Crane and Kenneth Hilkert finished first and second in Tuesday’s five-way race for two Seneca Falls Town Council nominations, early results show. Crane led with 241 votes, followed by Hilkert with 189. Mason ... more
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Greenidge diverts 88% of power to local grid amid heat

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As temperatures soared and demand surged across New York this week, Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. delivered 88% of its Dresden facility’s electrical output to the local power grid, the company announced Wednesday. The move followed ... more
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Echoes of Bigfoot in the Finger Lakes

Echoes of Bigfoot in the Finger Lakes
From the fog-laced shores of Canadice Lake to the moss-covered ridgelines of the Bristol Hills, something stirs. It lives not in confirmed sightings or trail cam photos, but in the imagination, the mystery, and the ... more
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