The Penn Yan Police are warning people of ongoing telephone scams using law enforcement agencies’ phone numbers. Chief Thomas Dunham says, “The Penn Yan Police Department will NOT call you and attempt to collect court fees or fine money. If you receive a suspicious call demanding fine money be paid via MoneyGram, green dot cards,... more

On Saturday around 1:15 pm deputies responded to County Road 18 around Robson Road in Gorham for a motorcycle accident. Investigation determined that a motorcycle operated by 66-year-old Clifford Orr, of Penn Yan was eastbound on County Road 18, west of Robson Road, when he had to stop abruptly to avoid another motorcyclist. Deputies say... more

Tractor Supply Company will celebrate its grand opening in Penn Yan with a community-wide celebration featuring entertainment, giveaways and special events. As part of the family-friendly celebration from Thursday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 16, Tractor Supply customers will receive a 10 percent discount on all purchases made at the store on top of already... more

The Yates County Legislature has adopted a capital spending plan for major spending through 2023. The plan provides for the final three years of debt payment on the county office building and courthouse. It also includes plans for funding road construction projects, replacing equipment and vehicles, and completing building maintenance and improvements. Anticipated spending in... more

Police say a 59-year-old Penn Yan woman was arrested on felony charges after an investigation sparked by a report of a reckless driver. The Penn Yan Police Department arrested 59-year-old Kimberly R. Margeson, of Penn Yan following a civilian complaint of a reckless driver on East Main Street. The incident took place on August 29th,... more

This photo of the Milky Way Galaxy was taken from Keuka College’s property last week. Photo by Ricky Truong. more

The Penn Yan Village Board accepted the Parks & Recreation Master Plan with little feedback from the public during a hearing Aug. 21. One property owner who has previously objected to projects in the area of the marsh between Keuka Lake and the Keuka Lake Outlet issued a serious objection to the construction of a... more

It’s the day after youngsters have returned to classrooms, where they will form relationships that can last a lifetime. In many cases, those relationships also involve a special teacher. One retired Penn Yan Elementary teacher who spent most of her career with third graders has stayed in touch with many of her former students, often... more

On September 10th, 17th and 24th from 11AM to 12PM, members of the Folk Art Guild in Middlesex will present a series on the teaching brought by George Ivanovitch Gurdjieff. The Penn Yan Public Library, 214 Main Street, provides the site for this sequence, in the ongoing program Classics in Religion. Gurdjieff was an influential... more

The Penn Yan Police Department reports two different overdoses this past weekend, which resulted the use of NARCAN to revive the person. Police say the first overdose took place on Friday involving heroin – and the second was on Saturday – involving heroin, cocaine, crack, and MDMA. Both subjects were transported to local hospitals for... more

First responders say a 62-year-old Penn Yan farmer was operating a hay baler, when the brake stopped working – resulting in him being run over by the wagon. They say Andrew J. Davis, Sr., 62, of Stryker Road attempted to climb onto the tractor to stop it, but he was knocked down by the rear... more

Staff at Penn Yan Public Library take civic education seriously. They know that an understanding of our government and the structures that surround and uphold it is crucial to a healthy society, from the local level to the federal. To promote Yates County residents’ civic awareness and engagement, they have created a Civic Empowerment Station,... more

Swim areas at Red Jacket and Indian Pines parks in Penn Yan on Keuka Lake will re-open Wednesday, Aug. 22 if test results indicate there is no evidence of toxins from recent algal blooms. But because of a decrease in the number of lifeguards with some leaving for college, hours of swimming will be intermittent.... more

Anthony Road Wine Company is hosting their 17th annual Federweisser Festival on Saturday, September 22 from noon to five. The festival is a celebration to kickoff the 2018 harvest season. Federweisser- a partially fermented, frothy, young, wine made from the first fruits of the harvest- will be flowing all afternoon. The celebration will feature traditional... more

Competing in her first full distance triathlon, Kerzia Marchant of Liverpool broke the all-time course record for both sexes with a 10:33:36 in the Full Steel Peasantman Triathlon held in the Penn Yan area Aug. 19. The Full Steel Distance Triathlon begins with a 2.4-mile swim, followed by a 116-mile bike route and a 26.2-mile... more

The Penn Yan Village Board has set a public hearing on the Proposed Parks and Recreation Master Plan for 6:05 p.m. Aug. 21 during the next regular village board meeting. The plan, which was developed by village officials and the Design Connect team from Cornell University, includes an analysis of existing village-owned and other parks,... more

Police say a 30-year-old Penn Yan resident was arrested on an assault charge following an incident at the Mustang Pub. Jeremy King, 30, was charged with third-degree assault after an investigation into an altercation at the pub on July 26th. As result, King was arrested and charged. He was issued an appearance ticket. The charge... more

The case of the former owner of Lloyd’s Limited appears headed for trial, although it won’t be until early next year. Yates County District Attorney Todd Casella said a trial date of Jan. 14, has been set for Bob Champlin. He faces felony charges of criminal sex act, attempted rape and sexual abuse for the... more

The corner of Lake and Brown Streets in Penn Yan will become the next high-visibility redevelopment site if all goes to plan. The Yates County Planning Board has given its highest recommendation to the Special Use Permit to build a Classy Chassy car wash at 206 Lake St., stating the project will have “a positive... more

Summer showers move out of the region on Monday evening over Keuka Lake. Photo by Nancy L. Wright. more