Newsletter-Early-Week

Watkins Glen International moves NASCAR Weekend to May

August 29, 2025

WATKINS GLEN – The NASCAR race weekend at Watkins Glen International will have a fresh look in 2026 as the early-season hopes of NASCAR's three national series will spring up at the historic road course over Mother's Day weekend in May, NASCAR announced with its full schedule for next year. The Go Bowling at The Glen race weekend, May 8-10, 2026, will once again play host to the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.

Finger Lakes Community Health awarded $3.5 million to build new health center

August 25, 2025

PENN YAN -- Finger Lakes Community Health (FLCH) is pleased to announce the award of a $3.5 million grant from the New York State Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program IV. The grant will help fund the construction of a new state-of-the-art health center in Penn Yan, strategically located next to the Yates Community Center on North Main Street.

Celebrate Cascade Sept. 13

August 25, 2025

PENN YAN - Two events will occur Saturday, Sept. 13 on the Keuka Outlet Trail to wind up the summer season on a fun and festive note that is perfect for the whole family.

WINE AMERICA PERSPECTIVES Diversity: Magic in every bottle

August 25, 2025

The magic of wine is in every bottle, each a unique blend of colors, aromas, flavors, and stories. I live on Keuka Lake just outside of Penn Yan, New York.

Dundee Rotarians bestow bookcases to Pre-K grads

August 18, 2025

DUNDEE -- For the 13th year, Dundee Rotary Club members have built, sanded, and finished approximately 50 bookcases to bestow upon graduating Pre-K students from Dundee Central School. Dundee Rotary has now begun to include the Pre-K students from Bradford.

Yoder Hill house destroyed by fire

August 18, 2025

KEUKA PARK -- At 1:39 a.m. Sunday, Aug.

Seneca Heritage Day Aug. 30

August 18, 2025

MIDDLESEX - The Middlesex Heritage Group hosts its 32nd annual Seneca Heritage Day from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30.

YATES CONCERT SERIES Final Courthouse Concert Aug. 13: Lyin' Eyes

August 11, 2025

PENN YAN -- The final concert in the 2025 "Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn" season, presented by the Yates Concert Series, will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.

KROSSIN' KEUKA 2025 Celebrating life in our community and inspiring hope

August 11, 2025

KEUKA PARK -- The sun rose over the still waters of Keuka Lake on Saturday, July 26, as a vibrant crowd of swimmers, paddlers, volunteers, and spectators gathered for Krossin' Keuka 2025—a treasured annual tradition since 2009 that continues to grow in size, spirit, and impact. And what a year it was.

10th annual Hope Walk Aug. 23

August 11, 2025

PENN YAN -- The Hope Walk of Yates County organization is preparing for the 2025 Walk to be held at the Firemen's Field behind Knapp and Schlappi. The Walk will take place on Saturday, Aug.