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federal grid funding announcement

State gets federal funding for electrical grid

Dec 08, 2023 at 11:52 am by Observer-Review

NEW YORK STATE--Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York was awarded nearly $24 million in federal funding to strengthen and modernize the state’s electric grid to reduce th.... Read More
Penn Yan Starshine

StarShine festivities kick off the holiday season

Dec 01, 2023 at 10:36 am by Observer-Review

The 38th annual StarShine, a holiday tradition in the village of Penn Yan, will occur Saturday, Dec. 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. New last year, and continuing again this year, was the.... Read More
miss penn yan candidates

Candidates look to become Miss Penn Yan at StarShine

Dec 01, 2023 at 10:35 am by Observer-Review

PENN YAN--During the StarShine celebration in Penn Yan Saturday, Dec. 2, six candidates will vie for the title of Miss Penn Yan. The crowning ceremony will take place at appro.... Read More
watkins glen village christmas

Village Christmas returns to Watkins Friday

Dec 01, 2023 at 10:35 am by Observer-Review

WATKINS GLEN-Embrace the magic of the holiday season as the 30th annual Watkins Glen Village Christmas lights up Franklin Street Friday, Dec. 1. This tradition promises an eve.... Read More
The Velveteen Rabbit

Students will present musical

Dec 01, 2023 at 10:35 am by Observer-Review

DUNDEE--The Dundee Central School TRAILS program proudly presents The Velveteen Rabbit based on the story by Margery Williams and adapted by William S. Kilborne Jr and Albert.... Read More