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Chronicle-Express Named Yates Chamber of Commerce Member of the Month
From left: Jody Tyler, Rob Maeske, and Jessica Bacher. (Photo: Chelsea Race) Rob MaeskeThe Chronicle-Express newspaper was recently named as the Yates County Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Month for November, 2026. The award was in recognition for the Chronicle’s 80-year membership in the Chamber, making the paper the currently longest-tenured Chamber member.Chamber President…
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Merit Mentions
The following individuals from our local area have been honored by their colleges, universities, or institutions for their academic performance, promotion, or graduation.Bismarck State College (North Dakota)Joddie Decker (Penn Yan) – Graduation with Associate Degree in Applied Science in Electric Power TechnologyClarkson University Graduates 2026Griffin Emerson (Penn Yan)Matthew Funicelli (Penn Yan)Ryan Lester (Naples)National GuardFisher Finnan…
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Sports
Penn Yan Boys Soccer Wins First-Ever Sectional Title
The Penn Yan Academy Boys Soccer program displaying their trophy and medals after their historic championship win. (Photo: Penn Yan Athletics/Facebook) Rob MaeskeDANSVILLE – The Penn Yan Boys Soccer team secured a 4-1 victory over Aquinas in the Section V Class B1 Championship on Wednesday, Oct. 28, winning the school’s first ever Boys Soccer Section…
Health
Geneva General Awarded $3.5 Million NYSERDA Grant
Lara Chatel Turbide, MS, Chief Operating Officer, University of Rochester Medicine Finger Lakes Health (Photo provided) Media ReleaseGENEVA – Geneva General Hospital, part of the University of Rochester Medicine Finger Lakes Health system, has been awarded $3,530,000 from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) through the Empire Building Challenge – Hospitals…
