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Yates County 2026 General Election Results (Unofficial)

Rob MaeskeWhile the final results have yet to be announced, the majority of Yates County’s voting precincts have reported. It is important to note that these are unofficial results and Yates County has not declared winners in the following races as of the time of this report (Wed., Nov. 4, 10: 45 a.m.). These results…

Community

Upcoming Events (Nov. 5, 2026)

  Nov. 10 Gentle Chair Yoga 1 – 1:45 p.m. at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church (135 Hamilton Street). Free, low-impact beginners’ yoga practice. Registration is requested but we can welcome a few walk-ins too. Register: https://tinyurl.com/4az68me7. Afternoon Bingo 2 – 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Penn Yan (224 Main St.). All adults…

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Opinion

Letter to the Editor: "Straight Answers"

Tim Chambers, Penn Yan I checked the records. You can too. I’ve lived near Seneca Lake long enough to remember when the Dresden plant was just “the plant.” Lately it’s been recast as a monster…

Outdoors

Folk Art Guild Fall Open House and Apple Festival

Experienced apple press operators reunite each October to squeeze the cider from the ripe apples. Here, Frank Swingle on the left and Peter O’Biso on the right load up the press with a new batch…