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UPDATE: Investigation into online predator continues, parents and students warned about risks

UPDATE: Investigation into online predator continues, parents and students warned about risks
LATEST: Police give update on warning to students, parents about online predator Police provided additional context to the ongoing investigation, as a number of underage girls in the Penn Yan Central School District have been solicited for inappropriate images. Police say they are aware of an individual or group of individuals who are attempting to gain nude images of local... more

W-FL FRIDAY: Peters powers Newark over Mynderse; Whitman handles Bloomfield

W-FL FRIDAY: Peters powers Newark over Mynderse; Whitman handles Bloomfield
In the first full Friday night of high school basketball in the Wayne-Finger Lakes, it certainly wasn’t a Wonderful Life at Arthur L. Baker where the visiting Newark Reds defeated Mynderse in their home gym for the first time in six years. Also in the East, Wayne handled Penn Yan, Geneva snuck by Midlakes, and Waterloo rolled past Pal-Mac. In... more

Benton man arrested on felony drug charges in Yates County

Benton man arrested on felony drug charges in Yates County
A Benton man was arrested on felony charges following an investigation into the sale of controlled substances in Yates County. Police say 46-year-old Scott Thornton, of Benton was arrested by officers on a superior court warrant issued in Yates County Court on felony drug charges after a lengthy investigation. He was charged with felony criminal sale of a controlled substance... more

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Urgent Care sees big growth across U.S., but local growth staggering

SUNDAY CONVERSATION: Urgent Care sees big growth across U.S., but local growth staggering
When was the last time you visited your primary care physician? What about the last time you visited urgent care? In the last decade visits to urgent care clinics across the U.S. increased by 119% between 2008 and 2015. For many Americans — urgent care — has become the ‘go-to’ option for healthcare services. According to Bob Switzer, urgent care... more

W-FL THURSDAY: Newark opens with win at Canandaigua; Whitman tops Midlakes

W-FL THURSDAY: Newark opens with win at Canandaigua; Whitman tops Midlakes
The Newark Reds opened their 2018-19 campaign with an impressive win at Canandaigua, defeating the Finger Lakes Tip Off Tournament hosts 58-50, to advance to Saturday’s championship game against Class AA Victor who defeated Monroe, 60-59. Another Finger Lakes East team, Penn Yan, opened with a win while the defending Finger Lakes West champion Marcus Whitman Wildcats rolled on the... more

W-FL FRIDAY: Wayne Train departs from the station with a win & a hot night for Kunes in Vine Valley

W-FL FRIDAY: Wayne Train departs from the station with a win & a hot night for Kunes in Vine Valley
Friday night in Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball saw some big early season wins and some great individual performances. The biggest win of the night came from the Wayne Eagles who begin their quest for a Sectional title three-peat in Class A2 by earning a 3-point win over Pittsford-Sutherland. The Eagles were led by Nick Carmichael with 19 points and... more

Yates County Chamber of Commerce taking advance registration for Defensive Driving Courses

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The Yates County Chamber of Commerce is currently taking advance registration for its Defensive Driving Courses being offered during the months of January-March. The classes are as follows: January 9th – 10th, 2019, Wednesday and Thursday evening 6PM – 9PM. February 6th – 7th, 2019, Wednesday and Thursday evening 6PM – 9PM. March 9th, 2019, Saturday 9 am – 3:30PM.... more

Branchport man accused of killing mother will undergo mental competency exam

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Yates County Judge Jason Cook has authorized a mental competency exam for the Branchport man accused of killing his mother. Cook made the decision during Paul Khouzam’s arraignment Thursday in county court. Khouzam pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder, first-degree burglary, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and aggravated cruelty to animals. The charges stem from an Aug.... more

Police arrest Penn Yan-area midwife

Police arrest Penn Yan-area midwife
State police have apprehended a local woman they say was practicing as a midwife for years, but allegedly had no qualifications to do so. Elizabeth J. Catlin, 52, was charged Wednesday with the state Department of Education felony of unauthorized practice of profession. She was arrested following an investigation involving state police and the state Education Department’s Office of Professional... more

Penn Yan man charged with sexual misconduct

Penn Yan man charged with sexual misconduct
Police say a 20-year-old Elm Street resident was arrested on sexual misconduct charges following an investigation into allegations involving a 16-year-old female. James Hand, 20, of Penn Yan was charged with sexual misconduct and unlawfully dealing with a child after allegedly having sexual intercourse with a 16-year-old victim. The arrest took place on November 2nd, according to police. He was... more

Penn Yan’s Rogers, ER-Gananda’s Castrechini set to reach milestones in Class C semis

Penn Yan’s Rogers, ER-Gananda’s Castrechini set to reach milestones in Class C semis
Penn Yan quarterback Will Rogers is on the brink of rewriting the Section V season passing records, and East Rochester-Gananda running back Jaden Castrechini is ready to do what few running backs have ever done as their teams prepare for the Class C semifinals. Rogers, a 6-3, 187-pound senior, is just one touchdown and 318 yards from breaking those season... more

Police: Penn Yan man had BAC three-times the legal limit

Police: Penn Yan man had BAC three-times the legal limit
Police report that a 21-year-old Penn Yan resident was arrested on multiple charges after a traffic stop, in which he had a blood-alcohol level three-times the legal limit. Austin C. Ames, of Penn Yan was charged with DWI, aggravated DWI, open container, failure to keep right, and insufficient signal after the stop. He was transported to the Yates County Public... more

Police: Canandaigua man charged with DWI after traffic stop

Police: Canandaigua man charged with DWI after traffic stop
Police say a 21-year-old Canandaigua resident was arrested on DWI charges after a traffic stop on Elm Street in Penn Yan. Ethan D. Marchitell, 21, was charged with DWI, DWI common law, refusal to take a breath test, and inadequate headlights following the traffic stop where he failed field sobriety tests. Marchitell was taken to the Yates County Jail where... more

Wayne advances to Class B football final; Penn Yan, ER/Gananda fall in Class C semis

Wayne advances to Class B football final; Penn Yan, ER/Gananda fall in Class C semis
Wayne Eagles junior Logan Lovelse recorded the game-sealing interception with 1:17 to play in the Section V Class B football semifinals as Wayne (8-1) scored 24 unanswered points to defeat Livonia (7-2). Senior Logan Blankenberg had four catches for 122 yards and a touchdown and Eagles QB Grayson Zenelvoic was 11-for-19 passing for 221 yards, one touchdown, two passing 2-point... more
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