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.
Finger Lakes Community College has won the Best-in-Class award for pétillant naturel wine in the New York Wine Classic, an annual contest open to all New York state wineries. Pétillant naturel, or pét-nat, is a French term that means naturally sparkling.
July 23, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law legislation making it easier and more affordable for New Yorkers to upgrade to advanced septic systems that significantly reduce water pollution, protect public health, and improve water quality. The Governor also announced a $30 million investment for Round 5 of the successful State Septic System Replacement Fund Program to help homeowners upgrade or replace failing septic systems, particularly those impacting water bodies designated as priority areas.
The New York State Police arrested Kyle Marshall, 23, on July 18 following a 2-year comprehensive child exploitation investigation, conducted by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Troop E Computer Crimes Unit, Troop E Forensic Investigation Unit, Bath and Wayland Troopers. The investigation originated with a referral from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
KEUKA PARK — The Keuka College Department of Athletics has announced that Tom Wilk will be the new Men's Basketball Head Coach for the Wolves. Wilk comes to Keuka College after a highly successful four seasons as the head coach at Tompkins Cortland Community College.
The news is not good these days, and it just keeps coming. The man who ran on the platform of releasing the Epstein List is now desperately spinning, declaring not just that the List doesn't exist, but also that it was something Obama created.
YATES COUNTY -- We have a winner! After weeks of spirited competition and thousands of votes cast, we're thrilled to announce that the Violet Miner Bee (Andrena violae) has officially been crowned the 2025 Pollinator Tournament Champion, taking home an impressive 70% of the final vote! This gentle springtime specialist captured hearts (and ballots) with its unique lifestyle and ecological importance. Thank you to everyone who voted, shared, and celebrated native pollinators with us.
ALBANY -- The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, according to data released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
FINGER LAKES -- Researchers at the USDA-ARS Appalachian Fruit Research Station — working in partnership with Virginia Tech, Penn State, Rutgers University, and others — are leading a multi-state initiative, Areawide Management of the Invasive Spotted Lanternfly and Tree of Heaven. This project aims to suppress populations of both invasive species to improve ecosystem health, reduce insecticide use in vineyards, protect pollinators, and minimize crop losses.
DUNDEE -- Sheldon Gibson has been a long-time coach in many sports, but specifically in Track & Field. Gibson has been coaching track at different levels for 25 years, where he was the Dundee Head coach for 11, and will be assuming that role again next year.