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Administrator provides Yates County update

Jul 27, 2023 at 01:17 pm by Observer-Review

YATES COUNTY--Yates County Administrator Nonie Flynn provided the following update on several programs currently in development or underway in the county. Finance: Planning &n.... Read More
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$12.2 million will improve lake road

Jul 27, 2023 at 01:16 pm by Observer-Review

KEUKA LAKE--Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the start of construction on a $12.2 million project to improve resiliency along State Route 54A in the Town of Urbana just north o.... Read More
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Park service completes study

Jul 27, 2023 at 01:16 pm by Observer-Review

Last week, the National Park Service concluded that the Fingers Lakes region of New York state, which includes Schuyler and Yates counties, does meet the criteria to be design.... Read More
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Dundee celebrates 175th anniversary

Jul 20, 2023 at 09:33 am by Observer-Review

DUNDEE--This summer marks the 200th anniversary of Yates County and the 175th year of the village of Dundee. Events this Saturday, July 22, will commemorate both milestones in.... Read More
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Hector Family A-Fair combines family, fun and fire company

Jul 20, 2023 at 09:32 am by Observer-Review

If you grew up here or ever visited Seneca Lake in July, you’ll remember the Valois Logan Hector Firemen’s Fair as the crest of the summer season. Excited sounds o.... Read More