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Virus numbers suspend jail visitation

Jan 11, 2022 at 08:33 pm by Observer-Review

Virus numbers suspend jail visitation ADVERTISEMENT Virus numbers suspend jail visitation PENN YAN--Sheriff Ron Spike has temporarily suspended all visitation to the Y.... Read More

Church will lead Yates County Legislature

Jan 11, 2022 at 08:33 pm by Observer-Review

Church will lead Yates County Legislature ADVERTISEMENT Church will lead Yates County Legislature YATES COUNTY--For the first time in its 50 year history, the Yates Co.... Read More

New York aligns with CDC guidance

Jan 11, 2022 at 08:33 pm by Observer-Review

New York aligns with CDC guidance ADVERTISEMENT New York aligns with CDC guidance NEW YORK STATE--The New York Department of Health amended its guidance last week on C.... Read More

State extends mask mandate to Feb. 1

Jan 04, 2022 at 08:18 pm by Observer-Review

State extends mask mandate to Feb. 1 ADVERTISEMENT State extends mask mandate to Feb. 1 NEW YORK--Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the "Winter Surge Plan 2.0," a new target.... Read More

Legislature approves weapons ban

Jan 04, 2022 at 08:17 pm by Observer-Review

Legislature approves weapons ban ADVERTISEMENT Legislature approves weapons ban YATES COUNTY--The Yates County Legislature has approved a weapons ban in buildings owne.... Read More