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December 24, 2025
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Geneva Resident Charged in Penn Yan Sexual Abuse Investigation: Police in Penn Yan arrested a Geneva man, Bryan Garcia-Perez, after investigating allegations of sexual assault involving an incident reported in October. Authorities claim the victim was either intoxicated or unconscious during the reported assaults, which allegedly happened twice in the village. Garcia-Perez faces two counts of first-degree sexual abuse, a Class D felony, and was released with conditions following arraignment in Yates County. He is expected to appear in Village of Penn Yan Court for further proceedings. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 24)
December 16, 2025
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Man Charged With Petit Larceny After Alleged Theft at Penn Yan Business: A 37-year-old Penn Yan resident was arrested after police responded to a reported theft at a local business on December 6. Officers apprehended the man when he returned to the store two days later and allegedly found him with items taken from the establishment. He faces two counts of petit larceny and was released with an appearance ticket. The suspect is expected to appear in Penn Yan Village Court at a later date. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 16)
December 9, 2025
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12-Year-Old Faces Charge After Penn Yan Altercation Results in Broken Arm: A 12-year-old in Penn Yan was charged with menacing following a fight between juveniles that resulted in another child sustaining a broken arm. Penn Yan Police confirmed that the incident led to a misdemeanor charge of Menacing in the Third Degree under state law. The accused was issued a ticket, and the matter has been referred to probation and family court. Authorities notified the child's parents following the arrest, but additional details about the incident remain undisclosed. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 9)
November 13, 2025
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Penn Yan Resident Faces Charges After Domestic Incident Involving Children: A 22-year-old man from Penn Yan was arrested on November 3 following a domestic dispute that escalated to physical contact in the presence of minors. Authorities reported that Dameyon L. Miller became involved in a verbal altercation with another individual, which led to allegations of harassment and endangerment of children. Miller faces two counts of child endangerment and one count of second-degree harassment. He was detained in Yates County Jail pending arraignment and an order of protection. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Nov 13)
November 11, 2025
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Yates County 2026 Budget Proposal Exceeds Tax Cap but Lowers Tax Rate: Yates County leaders recently reviewed changes to the proposed 2026 budget, approving adjustments that include new staff positions and increased funding for local programs. The tentative budget surpasses the state’s property tax cap, primarily due to mandatory expenses and higher operating costs, yet it proposes a slight decrease in the property tax rate to $3.97 per $1,000 of assessed value. The total levy would be about $867,000 above the allowable limit. Officials noted the ongoing financial strain from state mandates. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Nov 11)
October 29, 2025
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Winning Take 5 Lottery Ticket Sold at Penn Yan Convenience Store: A convenience store in Penn Yan sold a top-prize ticket for the Take 5 Midday lottery drawing, with the winner set to receive $9,696. The ticket was purchased at Penn Yan Express Stop on North Avenue. Lottery winners have up to a year to claim their prize. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Oct 18)
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Take 5 Lottery Ticket Worth Nearly $10,000 Sold in Penn Yan: A Take 5 lottery ticket purchased at Penn Yan Express Stop on North Avenue won a top prize of $9,696 in the October 17 midday drawing, according to the New York Lottery. Winners have up to one year to claim their prize. Another ticket with the same prize was sold in Woodside, Queens. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 19)
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Canandaigua Woman Faces Charges After Incident at Penn Yan Residential Facility: A 21-year-old woman from Canandaigua was charged following a disturbance at a residential facility on Parrish Street in Penn Yan. Police allege she harassed another individual, prevented staff from leaving an office, and resisted arrest. She faces charges including resisting arrest, unlawful-imprson (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 20)
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Finger Lakes Region Anticipates Peak Fall Foliage This Weekend: The Finger Lakes area is expected to reach peak autumn colors this weekend, drawing attention from residents and visitors interested in seasonal scenery. Reports from the Empire State Development Division of Tourism's I LOVE NY program indicate that communities such as Auburn, Farmington, Lyons, and (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Oct 23)
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Penn Yan Middle School Eighth Grader Recognized by Local Rotary Club: The Penn Yan Rotary Club named Mara Kerrick, an eighth-grade student at Penn Yan Middle School, as its Student of the Month for October. The recognition took place during a recent meeting at the Lakeside Country Club in Penn Yan. (Source: Finger Lakes Times on Oct 21)
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Penn Yan Firm Selected for Canandaigua City Pier Improvement Project: A business based in Penn Yan has been awarded a contract to provide composite decking materials for the final stage of renovations at Canandaigua's City Pier. The company submitted the lowest bid, under $29,000, as part of ongoing upgrades to the historic waterfront area. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Oct 18)
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Penn Yan Resident Recognized for Library Advocacy Efforts: Susan McGill, who leads the Friends of Penn Yan Public Library and serves on the Southern Tier Library System Board, has received recognition as an Outstanding Library Advocate. Her contributions include organizing book and puzzle sales and supporting library initiatives in the Penn Yan area. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Oct 19)
October 23, 2025
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Yates County Plans Prescription Drug Take-Back Event on October 25: Yates County will hold a prescription drug take-back event on Saturday, October 25, offering residents an opportunity to safely dispose of unused or expired medications. The event, organized in partnership with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Y (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 23)
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Penn Yan resident indicted for 2021 Sodus homicide in Wayne County: A 52-year-old man from Penn Yan has been indicted on multiple charges, including three counts of second-degree murder, in connection with the 2021 death of a 75-year-old Sodus resident. The Wayne County District Attorney's Office announced the indictment, which also includes burglary, robbery, and l (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 23)
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Honeoye Girls Soccer Advances to Quarterfinals; Pal-Mac Volleyball Ends Losing Streak: Local high school sports teams in the Finger Lakes region saw notable results on Wednesday. Honeoye girls soccer progressed to the sectional quarterfinals after a narrow win over Mount Morris, with a decisive early goal from a senior player. In volleyball, Palmyra-Macedon girls ended a two-match run (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 22)
October 22, 2025
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Penn Yan Resident Charged in 2021 Homicide Case in Sodus: A man from Penn Yan has been arrested and charged in connection with a homicide that occurred in Sodus, Wayne County, in 2021. The Wayne County District Attorney's Office announced the development, which follows an extended investigation into the incident. Authorities have not released additional in (Source: Finger Lakes Times on Oct 22)
October 21, 2025
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Wayne Boys Soccer Advances in Sectionals; Bloomfield Volleyball Remains Undefeated: High school sectional play began in the Wayne-Finger Lakes region, with Wayne boys soccer achieving a decisive win over Rochester Prep to move to the quarterfinals. Bloomfield girls volleyball continued their unbeaten season, improving to 18-0 after defeating Midlakes. Multiple other local teams saw (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 21)
October 20, 2025
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Penn Yan man dies in bicycle collision in Tyrone, Schuyler County: A 62-year-old Penn Yan resident died following a bicycle crash on State Route 230 near Crystal Valley Road in the Town of Tyrone, Schuyler County. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon when the cyclist collided with another rider. Emergency crews responded, but the man was pronounced dead at the (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 20)
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Yates County Legislature Schedules Budget Workshops for Late October: The Yates County Legislature will conduct budget workshops on October 28 and, if necessary, October 29 at the Legislative Chambers in Penn Yan. These meetings will focus on reviewing and adjusting the proposed 2026 county budget. The public can attend in person or online. A public hearing on the 202 (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 20)
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Penn Yan Village Board to Address Annexation, Utility Projects, and Community Event: The Penn Yan Village Board is scheduled to meet on October 21 to discuss annexing 12.8 acres from the Town of Benton for residential use, review the completion of a major sewer project funded by a federal grant, and consider upgrades to the village's electric system. The agenda also includes permits (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 20)
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Fatal Bicycle Crash Reported in Tyrone, Schuyler County: A man from Penn Yan died following a bicycle accident near the intersection of State Route 230 and Crystal Valley Road in the Town of Tyrone. The Schuyler County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, which occurred Sunday afternoon. Emergency services responded to the scene. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Oct 20)
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Waterloo and Midlakes volleyball teams secure key wins in Wayne-Finger Lakes league: Area high school volleyball teams competed in the final week of the Wayne-Finger Lakes regular season. Waterloo girls defeated Mynderse in straight sets, while Midlakes boys earned their 14th win with a victory over Wayne. Other local teams, including Geneva and Canandaigua, also recorded wins as se (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 20)
October 18, 2025
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Palmyra-Macedon football remains undefeated with win over Newark/Marion: Palmyra-Macedon High School's football team continued its unbeaten season by defeating Newark/Marion, improving their record to 5-0. In other local high school sports, Penn Yan's girls' soccer team saw Makenna Mullins score four goals in a victory over Marcus Whitman. Additional football and soccer, (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 3)
October 17, 2025
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South Seneca/Romulus Football Earns First Win; Williamson Boys Soccer Secures Victory: High school sports teams in the Wayne-Finger Lakes region concluded regular season play on Friday. South Seneca/Romulus football achieved its first win of the season by defeating Waterloo, while Williamson boys soccer rebounded from a previous loss with a strong performance against Lyndonville. Area (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 17)