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LYONS — Anna Camnitz has been named valedictorian and Evie Groom the salutatorian for the class of 2024 at Lyons High School.

GENEVA — The city school district has announced its participation in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals are provided to all children under the age of 18 free of charge.

BROCKPORT — Four Seneca County juniors have been selected to attend the prestigious American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Empire Girls State at SUNY Brockport, from June 30 to July 6. They will study county and state government processes during this week-long…

WATERLOO — The Waterloo Central School District has announced the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2024.

NEWARK_ More than 400 students, parents, siblings and others attended the Kelley School Art Show June 6 that featured at least one piece of artwork made by every student in the grade three-through-five school.

LYONS — With the region entrenched in multiple days of 90-plus degrees, Wayne County officials are urging residents to take precautions.

PWYC, which is short for “pay what you can,” has become a non-profit business model that does not depend on set prices to sell its goods. Instead, customers are asked to pay what they can. A price is suggested for…

Spencer Speedway was back in action this past weekend, part of a two-date weekend for the Super Modified Atlantic Charter (SMAC) touring series. With a more local flavor, the Small Block Super Championship Series also was racing during the Spencer…

The top teams in the Wayne County high school baseball league standings during this 2024 season, kept their motivation and drive come Section V tournament time and were rewarded with some deep sectional runs.

PENN YAN — The historic Empire State Wine Cellars cupola has a temporary home and will be refurbished, but its permanent location and future use have yet to be determined.

ROMULUS — Lauryn Werner is a 10th-grader at Romulus Central School. She has been a part of Girl Scouts for many years, first joining Troop 40843 as a Daisy 11 years ago.

I’ve learned a lot lately about dealing with people with whom I have a differing opinion or who simply enjoy getting under my fingernails.

GENEVA — On Sunday evening at McDonough Park on John Salone Field, the Geneva Red Wings evened up their exhibition three-game series with the Finger Lakes Lakers from the Rochester Baseball League (RBL) by winning in game two.

NEWARK — The Newark Pilots got back into the win column on Sunday evening at Colburn Park.

For the majority of the season, the race for the Finger Lakes East baseball title was a toss up; not just between Penn Yan Academy and Palmyra-Macedon, but the top five teams all had a shot at the top spot…

FARMINGTON — Racing officials at Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack announced a change of post time to this week’s live racing action.

CANANDAIGUA — The Town Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Environmental Conservation Board met jointly June 10 for a strategy session on economic growth and its balance with quality-of-life issues.

HONEOYE FALLS — Independent grocers joined state Sen. Pam Helming last week, asking the state to pause proposed new refrigerant standards they claim could impact their financial viability.

SENECA FALLS — Two Town of Lodi solar projects — and solar projects in general — were the main topic at the June 11 meeting of the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency.

GENEVA — Lisa Kaenzig, who has advised and guided students for more than 20 years in the William Smith Dean’s Office, will serve as dean of leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation and director of the Hobart and William Smith Centennial Center.

Picture yourself as an actor in a historical film.

WASHINGTON — Federal legislators are once again hoping to revive a program that provides low-cost internet to low-income households.

Finger Lakes Conservation Club will host the 21st Annual Kids free fishing day on June 29.

On Monday, June 10, Derek Slywka awoke at home in Waterloo with a feeling of surreal accomplishment.

Out of the 430 member schools in NCAA Division III, Hobart and William Smith placed 43rd in the 2023-24 Learfield Directors’ Cup standings. The Learfield Directors’ Cup ranks the nation’s collegiate athletic departments based on their NCAA tournament finish in…

WATERLOO — Have ideas on how the village can spend a $10 million state grant to revitalize the downtown and canalside areas?

WATERLOO — Three years ago, the Board of Supervisors recognized that upgrades and improvements were needed for the wastewater treatment plant serving Seneca County Sewer District No. 2. The board approved $12.7 million in bonding to pay for those repairs,…

GENEVA — It has been more than 25 years since JaPaul Harris walked the halls of Geneva High School, but he firmly believes his time there is a big reason for his success today.

WATERLOO — Wayne Ellison Jr. will spend much of the next two decades behind bars for fatally shooting William “Will” Waugh during the early-morning hours of Sept. 30, 2022.

PHELPS — The Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District is being sued by the family of a student, claiming the student was bullied and sexually harassed.

Wayne County sheriff’s office Deputy Rachel D’Amato-Carr is a familiar face behind the wheel of her patrol car, and in a Village of Clyde cruiser, where she works part-time. A native of Clyde and inspired by her grandfather to go…

PENN YAN — State Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) and state Sen. Tom O’Mara (R,C,-Big Flats) visited Penn Yan Academy on Monday to pay tribute to James “J.D.” Tette for winning the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA)…

Mynderse Academy spring athletic teams have been recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Associations’ with the “Scholar Athlete Team Award.” The criteria for this award requires that 75% of the team’s academic averages be 90 or…

Four athletic teams and 55 varsity student-athletes from Midlakes have been recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association for outstanding achievements in the classroom during the 2024 spring sports season.

LYONS — The Wayne County Industrial Development Agency is set to grant a $10.2 million Newark hotel project $2 million in tax breaks.

WATERLOO — The search for a new superintendent of schools in this Seneca County district is ongoing.

PENN YAN — Lyons National Bank has been selected as the recipient of the Mike Linehan Business of the Year Award presented by the Yates County Chamber of Commerce.

ROMULUS — Seneca Lake Resorts held a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 31 for Putt & Play, its new 18-hole miniature golf course.

ROCHESTER — The fight between Nexstar — the parent company of WROC Channel 8 — and a group of employees who voted to unionize in February 2023, has seen no resolution.

ROCHESTER — New York Yankees right-handed starting pitcher Gerrit Cole is expected to make a rehabilitation start on Friday night in Rochester according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, who announced the news on Wednesday.

NEWARK — First Choice Electric Supply, a family owned boutique-style lighting showroom, is making big waves in the lighting industry. For the second consecutive year, it has been named one of the 14 finalists for the national 2024 Showroom of…

More often than not, the boys tennis season for the Finger Lakes East and West ends at the UTSA Tennis Center in Flushing, Queens, New York. Whether it be a team in Wayne Central getting to the state quarterfinals in…

OVID — The 38th annual Strawberry Festival and Craft Fair in this Seneca County village is scheduled for June 14-15.

GENEVA — Maria Hernandez is the daughter of a Mexican migrant who, through hard work and perseverance, rose from a life as a farm laborer to owning a Mexican food business.

GENEVA — A food distribution event planned for June 16 in this Ontario County city will feature a different dish than other giveaways.

SENECA FALLS — The Seneca Falls Community Band provides free concerts during the summer at People’s Park, 35 Water St.

SODUS POINT — The Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum is seeking artists for its annual Juried Artisans’ Festival to be held on the grounds of the museum July 6-7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Geneva, a city known for its vibrant community spirit, witnessed a heartwarming convergence of appreciation and gratitude recently at the Volunteer Appreciation Social, held jointly by the Geneva Public Library and Geneva Reads.

BRANCHPORT — The Finger Lakes Chamber Music Festival kicks off its summer season June 21 with a concert of classical music at Hunt Country Vineyards, 4021 Italy Hill Road.

DUNDEE — The Dundee Car Shows are joining forces June 19, from 5-8 p.m., in this Yates County downtown.