School budget, board votes May 20
PENN YAN CENTRAL SCHOOL From Dr. Gregory S.
Newsletter-Early-Week
Read MoreSchool budget, board votes May 20
Nominate candidates for PYA Athletic Hall of Fame
PENN YAN - Nominations are currently being accepted for the PYA Athletic Hall of Fame, which recognizes teams, individual athletes, coaches, and significant contributors for their outstanding athletic accomplishments or contributions to the Penn Yan Academy athletic program. Nominations will be accepted through June 15 and will be reviewed and voted on by members of the Hall of Fame committee.
FINGER LAKES CHORALE 'From the Library of Ella Cripps' concerts
The Finger Lakes Chorale, a community chorus based at Finger Lakes Community College, will perform works kept by the late Ella Cripps, of Gorham, who was a central figure in music and theatre for well over half a century. She passed away in 2015 at the age of 88.
POLICE REPORTS: Drug Take-Back nets 268 lbs. of unwanted drugs for destruction
PENN YAN - The Yates County Sheriff Office would like to thank all those who dropped off unused and unwanted medications during the April 26 drop-off event, partnered with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency.
ARTS CENTER OF YATES COUNTY Student Art Show Prizes Awarded
PENN YAN -- A ceramic "themed" tic tac toe board made by a Marcus Whitman senior took best of show in the Arts Center of Yates County's annual Student Art Exhibit last week. The exhibit features work by middle and high school students from Penn Yan, Dundee and Marcus Whitman.
GUEST ESSAY Concern for libraries and community wellbeing
Local libraries and our region's library system anticipate a reduction in support, which will adversely impact services to our community. On March 14, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order with the intent to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to the maximum extent consistent with applicable law.
OUTDOORS Spring Turkey Season open
FINGER LAKES - New York is home to some of the best turkey hunting opportunities in the Northeast, with diverse landscapes and abundant turkey populations across the state. From hardwood forests and rolling hills in the Southern Tier, to agricultural fields and mixed woodlands in the Hudson Valley, hunters can find prime turkey habitat throughout New York.Spring turkey harvests in New York average 16,000 to 18,000 birds, fluctuating based on participation and turkey productivity in previous breeding seasons.
SPORTS ROUNDUP
BOYS TENNIS Apr. 21 Naples 5, Avoca-Prattsburgh/Hammondsport 0 The Big Green Machines extended their streak of sweeping wins to five.
'Plants on Main' brings a touch of nature to Penn Yan
The Yates County Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome "Plants on Main" to the heart of Penn Yan's business community. This unique plant and gift shop offers a refreshing new destination for plant enthusiasts, garden lovers, and anyone looking to bring a little piece of nature into their lives.
AFTER THOUGHTS It's time to discuss our collective future
So, how are your plans for 2025 going? Have you had to make some changes to the path you had set for the next few months? Like, deciding to not take an expensive trip? Or, finally sitting down to take a closer look at your household budget? Putting big purchases and big home improvement projects on hold? Taking steps to lengthen your vehicle's life or cut down on the miles you're putting on it? Eating fewer meals out or changing your meal plan at home? As the uncertainty about the economy continues and the local tourism and growing seasons approach, some local folks have decided now is the time to get together and discuss these issues. Some of your friends and neighbors are making plans for a non-partisan public event they are calling, "Impact on Services: A Yates County Conversation" that will be held May 29 at the Penn Yan First Baptist Church.