CHURCH BRIEFS
BLUFF POINT METHODIST Pastor Jeannine shared with us today that faith is like mustard seed. If we have belief and have faith, we will grow like the tiny mustard seed that is planted.
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PAGES PAST 1925: Big Meeting of Ku Klux Klan in Dundee
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.
EXTENSION CORNER America Saves Week 2025
PENN YAN – Cornell Cooperative Extension-Yates County is a proud participant in America Saves Week, an annual national campaign encouraging and empowering individuals, families, employers, and communities to check in on their finances. The campaign focuses on several important topics that make up your financial landscape with a realistic economic approach, including saving for emergencies and unexpected expenses, leveraging automatic savings, retirement, and reducing debt, as well as more niche topics like talking to your family about money, understanding your employer's financial wellbeing benefits, and the mental and emotional effects of financial stress.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Stand Up for Medicaid
We need ACTION not just words of concern from our Yates County legislature. We need them to weigh in on how Federal cuts to Medicaid will harm our residents.
Whitman Winterguard takes Gold at Circuit Championships
GATES - For the first time in nearly 30 years, the Marcus Whitman Marching Wildcat Winterguard took first place at the Northeast Color Guard Circuit Championships, delivering a standout performance at Gates Chili High School on Saturday, March 29. Competing in the Regional A Class, the team achieved a season-high score of 83.93 with their 2025 production, "Tightrope." Set to the titular song from "The Greatest Showman," the program explores the power of trust and collaboration, reminding audiences that life's challenges are best faced together.
AFTER THOUGHTS Freedom of Information Act protects the public's right to know
The 20th annual observance of Sunshine Week was held March 16-22. While it has nothing to do with climate or seasons, Sunshine Week is a time to recognize the importance of viewing information in the open, something that is critical to democracy.
Come see Elsa & friends 'Build a Snowman!'
BRADFORD – Disney's "Frozen KIDS" is playing at Bradford Central School on April 4 at 6 p.m. and April 5 at 2 p.m.
SPORTS ROUNDUP
GIRLS LACROSSE Mar. 27 Marcus Whitman 11, Gananda/Marion 4 The Whitman girls opened their season with a big win over G/M.
Penn Yan's Cruisin' Night will roll on!
PENN YAN – The Yates County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that the beloved Cruisin' Night & Block Party will now be hosted by the Downtown Business Council of Penn Yan (DBC), marking an exciting new chapter for this annual summer tradition. This transition ensures the event continues to thrive while strengthening its ties to Penn Yan's vibrant downtown district.
Middlesex Heritage Group to dedicate restored photo mural
The Middlesex Heritage Group will host a Dedication Ceremony at 11 a.m. April 5 at the Middlesex Hose Company to celebrate the complete restoration of five historical photo murals.