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The Arc Grand Prix Run/Walk Event

Track 5K fundraiser marks 10 years

Nov 03, 2023 at 03:06 pm by Observer-Review

WATKINS GLEN-The 10th Year of The Arc Grand Prix Run/Walk Event will be held Saturday, Nov. 4. The event is presented by Watkins Glen International and Chemung Canal Trust Com.... Read More
yates office building

Yates looks at ’24 budget numbers

Nov 03, 2023 at 03:06 pm by Observer-Review

YATES COUNTY--The proposed 2024 Yates County budget meets the guideline issued by the Yates County Legislature to stay within the property tax cap under the allowable amount o.... Read More
Yates gala

Gala will celebrate veterans, county

Nov 03, 2023 at 03:06 pm by Observer-Review

PENN YAN--Seasons on Keuka Lake at the Hampton Inn will host a formal Bicentennial and Veterans Celebration Saturday, Nov. 11. This event will bring the community together to.... Read More
New York State Attorney General Letitia James

State gets $192M in first-year settlements

Nov 03, 2023 at 03:06 pm by Observer-Review

NEW YORK STATE--Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that New York has made available all the funding provided in the first year of the opioid settlement agreements. This funding, appr.... Read More
early voting

Early voting starts Saturday for election

Oct 27, 2023 at 10:46 am by Observer-Review

FINGER LAKES--With the Nov. 7 general election coming up, early voting will once again take place from Saturday, Oct. 28 to Sunday, Nov. 5. In Yates County, the early voting s.... Read More