By Gwen Chamberlain While our lakes and countryside are precious here in Yates County, perhaps our most valuable renewable resource is the vast diversity of… Login to continue reading Login…
John Christensen Despite some challenging weather, the 2024 Keuka Arts Festival on June 8 and 9 was a huge success. We saw record crowds on… Login to continue reading Login…
NYS DEC FINGER LAKES – Wild parsnip is an invasive plant from Europe and Asia that has become naturalized in North America. It is well… Login to continue reading Login…
John Christensen PENN YAN – Last week, The Yates County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the new Village of Penn Yan pickleball… Login to continue reading Login…
John Christensen PENN YAN – In recent weeks, several black bear sightings have been reported in the Keuka Lake area, some right in the village… Login to continue reading Login…
By Gwen Chamberlain George Washington did not sign the Declaration of Independence, which was written on July 2 and officially adopted on July 4 by… Login to continue reading Login…
PENN YAN - The Downtown Business Council of Penn Yan invites everyone to the First Friday events happening in and around the village of Penn Yan from 5 until 8 p.m. July 5. Stop in at your favorite stores, including the Potter's Gallery, the Nest Egg and more!
The Art Center of Yates has a "Sing-Around" from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. with live music. Other stores and restaurants stay open late and welcome you to enjoy all the village has to offer.
Multiple tastings at Hoban's Spirits
Street musicians in four locations on Main St.
Milly's Market & Cafe will feature a mango-strawberry-pineapple smoothie
Many more drink and meal options focused on summer fun.
For more information go to www.downtownbusinesscouncilpy.com/first-fridays-1
John Christensen The Penn Yan Theatre Company (PYTCo) is seeking submissions from local writers for original, one-act plays for its Playwright Showcase. Plays must be… Login to continue reading Login…
The Penn Yan Elks Lodge #1722 conducted its annual American Flag retirement ceremony at the Johnson-Costello Post #355, American Legion on Flag Day, June 14. The ceremony included a description and posting of each of the American Flags used since the United States was founded in 1776.
Steve Neuberger, Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge, led the ceremony, which included statements by several other Elks members. The ceremony concluded with the official retirement ceremony for several American flags, which were consumed by fire in the manner established by flag etiquette.
If you have a worn or damaged American Flag in need of disposal, it may be placed in the disposal container outside the Johnson-Costello Post Home at 2001 Himrod Road, Penn Yan.
Yates County Veterans Service Agency
417 Liberty St. Suite 2120
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Phone: 315-536-5196
Fax: 315-536-5197