Part One of Fun in the Finger Lakes Series.

When Kamryn Moravec invited friends to celebrate her birthday recently, her gift list included some unusual items for a 9-year-old girl.

A ride in one of the insanely fast powerboats visiting Showboat Motel this weekend during the Seneca Lake Pirate Run.

Visit four Penn Yan area gardens between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and help raise funds for community programs.

The Haiti Benefit Auction begins Saturday, June 21 at 8 a.m. at the Yates County Fairgrounds. A roast beef dinner and
cattle auction is held at 4:30 p.m. Friday.

Testing between Branchport and Penn Yan is in preparation for rehabilitation of State Route 54A, now scheduled for 2011.

Penn Yan Middle School music teacher Jeff Stempien was honored for his contributions to several years of Memorial Day evens in Torrey.

Cindy Newcomb explores the past in a local landmark.

Manahan devoted extensive time to the Cardiac Scramble golf tournament to benefit the rehabilitation program.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the unveiling of the soldier's monument in the Yates County Courthouse Lawn.

Two weeks ago, a shabby, malnourished dog wandered into P&C Supermarket. He now has a new home that will make up for his rough past.

Friends of the Humane Society of Yates County raised more than $7,000 and honored faithful volunteers and supporters at the annual event.