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Bill Turner recognized by NYS Office for the Aging as 'Extraordinary Volunteer'

ALBANY - The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) recently honored 100 older adults for their extraordinary volunteerism as part of NYSOFA's annual Older New Yorkers' Day celebration, which took place May 27 in Albany, during Older Americans Month. New York's 59 county and municipal offices for the aging and their partners nominate older adults who have made their communities stronger, vibrant, and welcoming, through their remarkable volunteer and civic contributions.The theme of Older Americans Month 2025 is "Flip the Script on Aging" to focus on transforming how society perceives, talks about, and approaches aging.

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PYA wins both Section V lacrosse titles!

June 2, Class D Boys Finals (#1) Penn Yan 19, (#3) Bloomfield/Honeoye 6 While it isn't fair to say that Penn Yan Academy had an easy stroll through this year's Section V Championships, the Mustangs certainly made it look easy. In their three Sectional games, the Mustangs scored 19 points in each while holding their opponents to a single digit score.

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COLLEGE NEWS

GRADUATIONS Clarkson University POTSDAM -- Students from Clarkson University were awarded bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees this spring at Commencement on May 10, 2025. Eric Lowell Fingar, of Penn Yan, received a bachelor of science degree in computer science, mathematics minor.

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Yates County added to DHS list of 'Sanctuary Jurisdictions'

Yates County Sheriff Frank Ryan received multiple calls and inquiries from local citizens last week due to a press release from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which listed Yates County "a sanctuary county." In response to reporters' inquiries, Ryan stated, "Rest assured that we are working to determine why we were placed on this list after a 2019 resolution by our legislature opposed sanctuary status, and how to remove our county from the list." "The Yates County Sheriff's Office has always, and will always, work to assist our Federal Law Enforcement partners to the fullest extent we are allowed by New York State law to do. There are no plans in place to change the way we assist our Federal Law Enforcement agencies in the future.

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A Yates County Conversation set for May 29

PENN YAN -- If you frequently find yourself in conversations about the future of our community within the context of changes in federal and state bureaucracy, you may want to attend an event organized by a newly formed non-partisan community group, Concerned Citizens of Yates County. Impact on Services: A Yates County Conversation will feature speakers who are well-respected for their knowledge about specific topics locally.

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Penn Yan Diner seeks community support for historic preservation grant

PENN YAN — The beloved Penn Yan Diner, a treasured local landmark and cultural touchstone of the Finger Lakes since 1925, is calling on supporters far and wide to help secure critical funding for its reconstruction following a devastating fire in 2024. Last week, the Village of Penn Yan Planning Board officially approved plans for the diner's rebuild, marking a major milestone in restoring the beloved and award-winning diner.

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Keuka College Commencement includes a special surprise

KEUKA PARK — Saturday's overcast skies were no match for the sunny smiles of some 350 newly minted Keuka College graduates as the College held its 116th Commencement ceremony. Cheered on by some 2,000 friends and family members, graduates in more than two dozen of the College's bachelor's and master's programs walked the stage in a day filled with pride, celebration, gratitude, and one very special surprise.

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