Penn Yan Police arrested a local man Thursday evening following an investigation into a possible explosive device detonation on East Elm Street officers and several residents reported hearing a loud explosion in the area Officers found ball bearings scattered near the scene and debris that had struck nearby houses who told them the noise was from a firecracker and insisted they leave Walker was detained after officers found him in possession of two 12-gauge shotgun shells Officers also located remnants of what appeared to be a homemade explosive device Police allege that after being taken to the Penn Yan Police Department Walker obstructed and physically resisted officers during the arrest process He also allegedly caused damage to the department’s interior Walker was charged with Criminal Mischief in the 4th degree and Obstructing Governmental Administration in the 2nd degree He was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in Penn Yan Court at a later date Additional charges may follow pending lab results from the collected evidence Get the latest headlines delivered to your inbox each morning. 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WATCH LIVEStudent charged after threats force Penn Yan schools to close Tuesdayby WHAM UPDATE: Penn Yan police arrested the juvenile who will be charged with two counts of making a terroristic threat He was issued an appearance ticket to return to Yates County probation court at a later date — Police said a student will face charges after making threats that forced the Penn Yan Central School District to close Tuesday Police said the school district reported receiving two voicemails of someone making threats toward the district Tuesday morning prompting the district to close schools for the day Officers tracked the phone number to a student who they said admitted to making the calls and will be charged as a juvenile Superintendent Greg Baker said the school district closed "out of an abundance of caution" and "all students and staff remained safe." The district plans to reopen schools Wednesday Residents of Penn Yan now have a new option for primary care as UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health expands its services UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health announced the opening of Keuka Health Care a new internal medicine practice located on the second floor of the Medical Arts Building next to Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital at 418 North Main Street The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m and offering same-day and telemedicine visits “UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health is committed to providing our community with more access to primary care We are proud to partner with established providers who are well known and trusted in the community,” said André Forcier Assistant Vice President – Physician Network The practice uses MyChart electronic medical records and accepts most insurance plans Appointments at Keuka Health Care can be scheduled by calling (315) 531-2320 UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health operates a full range of acute and long-term health care services across Ontario and multiple specialty and primary care practices FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. 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The Penn Yan Village Board moved key projects forward during its April 15 meeting approving a tentative water and sewer budget and greenlighting several major community events which included a public hearing on the tentative municipal utilities water and sewer budgets for the 2025-2026 fiscal year Clerk/Treasurer Holly Easling presented an overview noting a proposed 4.7% increase for residential customers The board discussed the ongoing Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks and Forcemain project with new debt service now totaling $7.615 million after an additional $1.43 million bond resolution was introduced the board approved setting a special meeting on April 29 to finalize the water and sewer budgets Trustees also discussed potential impacts if contract extensions with wholesale customers were not secured possibly raising Village resident rates by 17% including the Finger Lakes Fit 5K on June 7 the Downtown Business Council’s Cruisin’ Night on June 6 and the Operation Graduation motorcade on June 20 In a nod to the importance of local traditions the board voted to waive certain fees to support these activities Trustee Kevin McLoud emphasized the value these events bring to downtown businesses trustees approved general fund budget adoption with a 5.99% tax levy increase and use of $221,000 in fund balance and property maintenance charges to county taxes and authorized an amended bond resolution related to the wastewater project Personnel changes included the permanent appointment of Joshua Jones as Building Maintenance Mechanic and the retroactive acceptance of Gregory Doan’s voluntary step down from Director of Parks and Facilities Stacey Gerhardt was appointed as a seasonal Recreation Supervisor the board adopted resolutions to propose local laws updating Planning and Zoning Board terms and mandating fire safety inspections for short-term rentals Other highlights included approving sidewalk service permits for downtown businesses and finalizing municipal utilities agreements Public Works Chair Teresa Hoban announced a groundbreaking for the Lake Street Park DRI project scheduled for April 21 The meeting concluded with acceptance of Police Officer Brad Cole’s resignation and adjournment following two closed sessions discussing legal counsel matters and employee work history FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. 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The Village of Penn Yan launched its new fiscal year with a slate of appointments and budget discussions during its annual organizational meeting held on April 7 Mayor Danny Condella called the meeting to order at Village Hall where the Board of Trustees reappointed Kevin McLoud as Deputy Mayor and confirmed chairs and members for the Administration The board also scheduled regular monthly meetings for its various committees and boards maintaining most traditional times but noting potential changes for the Public Safety Committee All sessions will continue at Village Hall on Elm Street Trustees voted to set the next organizational meeting for April 6 and designated Lyons National Bank as the official depository and The Chronicle-Express as the official newspaper for legal notices and Village Historian extended through 2026 Notable committee assignments included Teresa Hoban as Tree Board Chair and Brenda Travis as Equal Opportunity Coordinator Attorney Ed Brockman introduced draft amendments to Local Laws C and E proposing changes to the Planning and Zoning Boards Among the changes: a reduction in term lengths to one year and a new provision allowing the village to recoup engineering costs on large projects During the special board meeting that followed trustees held a public hearing on the tentative 2025–2026 General Fund Budget The board approved a $53,544.62 payment to Bell Mechanical for ongoing work at the wastewater treatment facility It also authorized a $25,000 change order for additional project costs They also approved the purchase of a new police vehicle under a “best value” determination and appointed Jordan Owen as an apprentice lineworker effective April 14 at a rate of $31.90 per hour The meeting concluded with a reminder that annual civil rights training for all village board members is due by May 31 FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. The company was founded in 1998 and has been keeping residents informed for more than two decades. Have a lead? Send it to [email protected] A Penn Yan man was arrested for felony driving while intoxicated after a two-car crash outside a local business on April 17 was identified by police as the driver responsible for the accident Witnesses at the scene reported his vehicle as the one that caused the collision Responding officers noted signs of impairment and Madigan failed standardized field sobriety tests He was arrested and transported to Soldiers and Sailors Hospital where he voluntarily submitted to a blood draw A DMV check revealed Madigan had a prior DWI conviction within the past ten years He was processed and released on a traffic ticket to appear in Penn Yan Village Court Additional charges may follow pending blood test results FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. 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Your access to this service has been limited If you think you have been blocked in error contact the owner of this site for assistance If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site please enter your email in the box below and click "Send" You will then receive an email that helps you regain access Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 5 million WordPress sites The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence Click here to learn more: Documentation (opens in new tab) 6 May 2025 14:53:33 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); A Penn Yan woman was arrested Wednesday after police say she failed to scan more than $170 worth of merchandise at a local grocery store was taken into custody on April 16 following a larceny complaint from the Aldi store in Penn Yan Officers responded and determined that the stolen items were bypassed at the self-checkout station Shriver was processed at the police department and charged with petit larceny She was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in Penn Yan Village Court FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. The company was founded in 1998 and has been keeping residents informed for more than two decades. Have a lead? Send it to [email protected] A Rushville woman was arrested in Penn Yan last week after police identified her as the suspect in a recent shoplifting case was taken into custody on April 17 after returning to the same store where police say she had previously stolen merchandise An employee recognized Lohnes from the March 31 incident and contacted authorities Responding officers matched Lohnes to a suspect captured on surveillance video She was identified through her driver’s license and admitted during questioning that she had committed the theft Lohnes was charged with petit larceny and released with an appearance ticket for Penn Yan Village Court FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. The company was founded in 1998 and has been keeping residents informed for more than two decades. Have a lead? Send it to [email protected]. A new plant and gift shop is adding greenery to Penn Yan’s Main Street has officially joined the local business community The store offers a nature-inspired space filled with houseplants who found personal healing through plants after years of global travel hopes her shop becomes a haven for nature lovers and a hub for community connection She envisions growing the business with a future greenhouse for locally cultivated plants Plants on Main welcomes everyone — from gardening veterans to curious newcomers — to explore and connect with nature FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. The company was founded in 1998 and has been keeping residents informed for more than two decades. Have a lead? Send it to [email protected]. Police arrested a Penn Yan man Friday evening following a disturbance that allegedly involved threats with a hammer and physical contact was taken into custody on April 18 after officers responded to a call on Wagener Street Cooke threatened another individual with a hammer and made unwanted physical contact Cooke was charged with menacing in the second degree and harassment in the second degree He was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in Penn Yan Village Court FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. The company was founded in 1998 and has been keeping residents informed for more than two decades. Have a lead? Send it to [email protected] A Himrod woman was arrested late Saturday night after police say she tied a dog to a fence and left it without care near a village residence was charged with abandonment of an animal following a complaint to Penn Yan Police on April 19 a nearby resident identified the dog and showed messages from Pelton asking them to take the animal back No arrangements had been made prior to Pelton leaving the dog at the residence Pelton admitted to the act when questioned and was released on an appearance ticket for Penn Yan Village Court FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. The company was founded in 1998 and has been keeping residents informed for more than two decades. Have a lead? Send it to [email protected]. (WENY) -- The Penn Yan Theatre Company (PYTCO) is working to turn a historical local landmark into its new permanent home. PYTCO has owned the Sampson Theatre on Elm Street for over two decades but the organization is ready to complete the revitalization project The landmark originally opened in 1910 as a vaudeville theatre the theatre was also used as a car dealership and tire storage facility PYTCO bought the Sampson in 2004 for only $1 "Penn Yan does Star Shine in the village which is the village Christmas celebration and we would host a light display in here for that," said Baker when asked what has taken place in the Sampson "We've done Christmas productions but it's all about giving experience to the community to be able to do as much live performances as possible." Baker said the theatre has only been home to a few special use permit events since a flood in 2014 He said that's when the company got the motivation to revitalize the theatre It's a project Baker said he hopes will leave an impact on the community "The idea is that it will be not only a home for us and our community theatre efforts but for the community in general," said Baker small conferences and places like that." Money to improve the theatre has come from several places including New York State's Downtown Revitalization Initiative and various community grant programs Baker said PYTCO has been working on the building for several years but most of the work has been done in the past ten months He also said PYTCO's first show back at the Sampson could come as soon as 2026 "Maybe next summer we'll have our main stage production in here Baker also explained that one of the goals of the revitalization process is to make the theatre look like it did when it opened in 1910 He added that he's thankful for the community support If you are interested in learning more about the Penn Yan Theatre Company and the Sampson Theatre, you can visit their website here A Penn Yan man is facing charges after police say he drove through a red light and was found to be operating with a suspended license was stopped by Penn Yan Police just before 11 p.m on April 12 after he was seen running a red signal on Elm Street officers identified Godbee as the driver and conducted a license check The results showed his driving privileges were suspended He was issued tickets for aggravated unlicensed operation in the third degree and passing a red signal Godbee was released at the scene and is scheduled to appear in Penn Yan Village Court at a later date FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. The company was founded in 1998 and has been keeping residents informed for more than two decades. Have a lead? Send it to [email protected]. A 27-year-old Penn Yan woman was sentenced to jail and probation after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of a fatal accident Olsen received 180 days in Yates County Jail and five years’ probation for the September 2024 incident that resulted in the death of a 1-year-old child The crash occurred on Route 364 in the Town of Benton She entered her guilty plea in January to a class D felony charge in Yates County Court FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. The company was founded in 1998 and has been keeping residents informed for more than two decades. Have a lead? Send it to [email protected]. Penn Yan wrapped up its Community Read with a heartfelt visit from Marcos Antil The event followed earlier sessions exploring his book and immigrant experiences A potluck and book signing followed his talk Audience members praised Antil’s message of perseverance he plans to return to Penn Yan with his family in the fall FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. The company was founded in 1998 and has been keeping residents informed for more than two decades. Have a lead? Send it to [email protected]. Police in Penn Yan have arrested a local man following a domestic incident that led to multiple felony and misdemeanor charges was taken into custody on April 14 around 8:22 p.m after officers responded to a complaint involving a physical altercation Thomas allegedly slammed the victim to the ground during the dispute causing injuries to the victim’s head and arm Investigators say the victim had an active stay-away order of protection against Thomas at the time He is also accused of obstructing the victim’s breathing during the altercation Thomas was charged with first-degree criminal contempt and aggravated family offense He also faces misdemeanor charges of third-degree assault and criminal obstruction of breathing He was processed by the Penn Yan Police Department and transported to the Yates County Jail to await centralized arraignment FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. The company was founded in 1998 and has been keeping residents informed for more than two decades. Have a lead? Send it to [email protected]. A Penn Yan resident was arrested this week following an investigation into an alleged violation of an order of protection the Yates County Sheriff’s Office announced was taken into custody on April 15 at 4:45 p.m He is charged with aggravated family offense Deputies say Thomas had contact with a protected party in the Town of Milo He was transported to the Yates County Jail and held for CAP arraignment No further details about the incident were released FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. The company was founded in 1998 and has been keeping residents informed for more than two decades. Have a lead? Send it to [email protected] A Canandaigua man has been arrested following a domestic disturbance in Penn Yan that led to multiple charges including burglary and unlawful imprisonment unlawfully entered a residence in the village on April 9 by climbing through a window he allegedly subjected the victim to unwanted physical contact and broke their cell phone as they tried to call 911 Crane was located in Canandaigua by New York State Police and turned over to Penn Yan officers He was charged with second-degree burglary two counts of fourth-degree criminal mischief Crane was transported to the Yates County Jail to await centralized arraignment where an order of protection was to be requested — The Penn Yan district campus is closed on Tuesday due to a threat According to the Penn Yan Police Department they received a report stating that the school received two voicemails of someone making threats against the school Officers found the number calling and traced it back to a student going to the student’s residence and bringing them to the police station with their parents Police said the student admitted to making the calls and will be facing charges as a juvenile The district said parents were notified by email and robocall Students who were picked up were dropped back off Elementary students weren’t picked up Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public file should contact Richard Reingold at rreingold@whec.com or 585-546-1701 A Penn Yan woman was arrested in the early hours of Saturday morning after police say she was driving under the influence with a broken headlight on March 29 while driving on Lawrence Street in the village Officers observed that her vehicle had a non-functioning headlight and initiated a traffic stop Penn Yan Police reported that Hamm showed multiple signs of intoxication She was given a series of standardized field sobriety tests Hamm was taken into custody and transported to the Yates County Jail where she submitted to a chemical breath test Her blood alcohol content was measured at .15% She was charged with driving while intoxicated driving with a blood alcohol content of .08% or higher and operating a vehicle with no or inadequate headlights Hamm was processed at the Penn Yan Police Department and released with traffic tickets She is scheduled to appear in Penn Yan Village Court at a later date FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. 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