World War II Veteran, Who Called Penn Yan Home, Passes Away at 101 Years Old
Yates County is mourning the loss of well-known World War II veteran Richard "Dick" Gillespie, who passed away on Sunday. He was 101 years... Read More.
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UPDATE: NYSEG Restoring Natural Gas to Homes in Yates, Schuyler, Steuben Counties
1/17/23 1 p.m. update:
Natural gas service has been restored to more than 444 services in the Town of Wayne, Tyrone and Barrington with the... Read More.
Yates County Sheriff Unveils Bicentennial Uniform Badges for 2023
In conjunction with Yates County celebrating its bicentennial this year, Sheriff Ron Spike is commemorating the occasion with new Bicentennial uniform badges that most... Read More.
Local Lawmaker to Take Part in Rally to Support “Clean Slate Act”
A number of state lawmakers, including Ithaca area Assemblywoman Anna Kelles, will gather with business groups, labor unions, and former prison inmates at the... Read More.
Gas Prices Remain Largely Unchanged Across New York
The average price for a gallon of gasoline has dropped one penny in the last week.
The New York State average on Monday is $3.44.... Read More.
Food Bank of the Southern Tier to Benefit From Tops “Check Out Hunger” Campaign
You can now help out the Food Bank of the Southern Tier when you go to pay for your groceries at one local grocery... Read More.
Food Bank to Honor MLK With “Serve and Learn” Workshops on Monday
On Monday — the MLK National Day of Service — the Food Bank of the Southern Tier is providing multiple ways for the community... Read More.
Best in the State! Penn Yan FFA Named Agricultural Society’s Chapter of the Year
Congratulations to the Penn Yan Academy Agriculture and FFA on being named the New York Agricultural Society's Chapter of the Year.
One of the highlights... Read More.
Watkins Glen, Penn Yan Awarded Clean Water Project Funding
Some good news for the villages of Penn Yan and Watkins Glen. Both have been approved for Clean Water Project Funding by the state.... Read More.
Two Tompkins County Sheriff’s Sergeants Recognized With FBI’s Trilogy Award
The FBI has recognized two sergeants with the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office with its Law Enforcement Executive Development Association Trilogy Award. Sergeants Marc Ninivaggi... Read More.
Yates County Bicentennial Exhibit on Display at Underwood Museum
With 2023 marking 200 years since Yates County was formed out of Ontario County and established as a separate county, the Yates County History... Read More.
Schuyler County Sales Tax Numbers Increase for 2022
Schuyler County's sales tax revenue for last year will finish approximately five percent higher than 2021's numbers.
County Administrator Fonda Chronis told the county legislature... Read More.
