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Yates County Participates in Operation Green Light

The Old Courthouse of Yates County. (Photo provided) Media ReleaseYates County is again participating in “Operation Green Light” an initiative that honors our Veterans by illuminating buildings, homes and infrastructure green during Veteran’s Day week (Nov. 4 -11).“Operation Green Light” is a nationwide effort to show support for our veterans by illuminating our county buildings…

Community

Upcoming Events (Oct. 29, 2026)

Oct. 31DIY Thrifted Ghost Paintings1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Penn Yan Library. Add ghosts and other creepy touches to thrift store art finds! Create the perfect subtly unsettling accents for your Halloween decor. Bring your own painting (that you’re 100% okay to modify) or use one of our limited supply. For a clearer explanation of…

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Letter to the Editor:

Response to Oct. 22 letter, “Passing the Buck Economics”Chris Iverson, Penn YanMr. Bobreski’s observations were interesting, and I’ll be curious how his Part 2 follows up his comments about our capitalist economy.Being a local business…

Outdoors

Folk Art Guild Fall Open House and Apple Festival

Experienced apple press operators reunite each October to squeeze the cider from the ripe apples. Here, Frank Swingle on the left and Peter O’Biso on the right load up the press with a new batch…