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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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EXTENSION CORNER Multimedia resources for gardeners & nature lovers

PENN YAN — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Yates County (CCE-Yates) is proud to showcase a growing array of educational media tailored to gardeners, nature lovers, and environmentally conscious residents. Through its long-running Gardening Matters newsletter and two dynamic podcast series, CCE-Yates is connecting with audiences in new and accessible ways.

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SPORTS ROUNDUP

BASEBALL May 12Waterloo 10, Penn Yan 0 The night was over early for Penn Yan Academy, who tapped out after five innings of scoreless baseball. Enzo D'Amico and Logan Miller each hit a double in the game.

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AFTER THOUGHTS Yates Community Endowment shares the wealth again

After a recent visit with a few members of the Yates Community Endowment committee, I left thinking, "These folks really like to share their wealth!" The best thing is, they have found a way to bring many thousands of dollars to Yates County organizations that make life better for residents. Well, just so you know, their kind of giving isn't something that is reserved for the very wealthy.

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