*Holiday Schedule* The Wednesday, Dec. 24 paper deadline is Thursday, Dec. 18 at noon. That paper is a combined holiday edition for Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. There is no new edition on Dec. 31. To schedule a year-end legal to run in 2025, use the Dec. 24 date.
WATKINS GLEN-The Watkins Glen boys varsity basketball team topped Tioga, 73-37, Friday, Jan. 2. Colin Gates scored 22 points, followed by Justin Kelly with 12 and Joe Palumbo with 11. Justin Duane added eight points. Luke Flahive had four points and five rebounds, while Matt Estes had four points. Michael Taylor and Jacob Carocci both scored three times. Keith Rekczis added six rebounds and five steals. Watkins Glen will play for the tournament title, Sunday, Jan. 4 against Trumansburg at 5:30 p.m.