Penn Yan Academy is ‘Hadestown’ March 13-16
Prepare to join the Penn Yan Academy Drama Club on a descent into the Underworld as they present “Hadestown: Teen Edition” from Thursday through Sunday, March… Login to continue reading Login…
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January deed transfers
YATES COUNTY -- The following deed transfers, listed by town, were recorded in the Yates County Clerk's Office during January 2025. Barrington Lee Michael & Christina A.
New digital x-ray machine, suite unveiled at Soldiers & Sailors
PENN YAN – Patients at UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health's Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Penn Yan will benefit from a new digital X-ray machine and renovated radiology suite, thanks in part to community donations and event proceeds from the celebration of the hospital's centennial last year. Community members and hospital staff took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony on February 27 to open the suite.
PAGES PAST 1875: Woman saves four men from Seneca Lake
The Chronicle-Express: Consolidation, January 1, 1926, of the Yates County Chronicle (1824) and the Penn Yan Express (1866); the Rushville Chronicle (1905) and the Gorham New Age (1902) The Yates County History Center's volunteers have gleaned these entries for your enjoyment from their digitized newspapers. You can access them at the free site www.nyshistoricnewspapers.com.
Yates Co. Natural & Recreational Resources award grants
Yates County has announced the recipients of the Yates County Natural & Recreational Resources Grant for Round 8. This grant program aims to support projects that enhance and preserve the natural beauty and recreational opportunities within the county.
Sampson Theatre renovation moving on!
PENN YAN - In August 2024, the PYTCo Board of Directors approved the beginning of major demolition/site prep at the Sampson Theatre, and several projects have since begun in earnest. This work was made possible by generous grant support from the Nord Family Foundation and the Rochester Community Foundation's Historic Preservation Fund.
AFTER THOUGHTS Getting 'the last word' remembering George Barnes
For a newspaperman who became visibly uncomfortable if his name appeared anywhere in print other than the masthead listing him as publisher, this is our chance to get the last word in about the late George Barnes, who passed away Feb. 18.
POLICE REPORTS Two more arrests for murder of Sam Nordquist
ONTARIO COUNTY - Two more arrests have been made in the ongoing investigation into the death of Sam Nordquist. At approximately 5:45 p.m.
Penn Yan Trustees respond to Milo's rejection of annexation
The Village of Penn Yan Board of Trustees has articulated their objections to the refusal of the Milo Town Council to approve the annexation of approximately 75 acres of farmland into the village for development purposes. Their argument follows.
Tortured murder victim’s body found in Yates County
Five charged with 2nd degree Murder with Depraved Indifference to Human Life By John Christensen, The Chronicle-Express HOPEWELL/BENTON – A Minnesota man reported missing for… Login to continue reading Login…