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April 3, 2026
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Finger Lakes Volunteer Fire Departments Face Staffing and Sustainability Challenges: Volunteer fire departments in the Finger Lakes and Central New York are experiencing significant challenges as membership declines and demand for emergency services continues to rise. Many departments are struggling to maintain adequate staffing levels, sometimes needing mutual aid or facing closure due to a lack of volunteers. These pressures have led to increased recruitment efforts, consolidations, and, in some cases, dissolutions of local units. The sustainability of rural fire protection is becoming a pressing issue for communities. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Apr 3)
November 25, 2025
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Annual Holiday Market in Hemlock Features Local Vendors and Family Activities: The Little Finger Lakes Center in Hemlock will host its annual Holiday Market this Saturday, offering an indoor shopping experience from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4705 S. Main St. More than 15 local vendors will participate, selling handmade items such as pottery, jewelry, knitwear, and gifts. Families can enjoy activities including a permanent toy train room, wooden car races, and photo opportunities with Santa Claus. The event is free, and donations will support the Center's operations. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Nov 25)
October 29, 2025
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Hemlock Man Arrested for DWI Following Vehicle Crash in Yates County: Yates County Deputies report the arrest of 35-year-old Robert Gerlock of Hemlock following a motor vehicle crash on State Route 247 in the Town of Potter on Saturday. Gerlock, who was operating the vehicle at the time of the crash, failed field sobriety tests and […] (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Oct 28)