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Historic Penn Yan diner heavily damaged by overnight fire, school board/budget vote results from across the FLX, Newark food closet running low on supplies, and latest on severe weather threat today!

May 22, 2024

School budget vote on May 18 - Fonda-Fultonville Central Schools

Voters in multiple school districts approved their budgets and various propositions on Tuesday, with numerous board of education members elected. A couple local school districts even saw budgets defeated. What budgets passed and failed? Find out below!

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The historic Penn Yan Diner was heavily damaged by a fire early Wednesday morning. Just before midnight, Yates County 911 received an alarm from the nearly 100 year old diner on East Elm Street. The first officers on-scene reported heavy smoke pouring from the structure. [Keep Reading]
Supplies at the Newark Food Closet are dangerously low, with the need for meal assistance becoming critical as schools let out for summer. The pantry, located on East Miller Street, is running on minimal supplies due to a lack of donations, according to new reporting this week. [Keep Reading]

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A local man faces an array of charges after a lengthy investigation into an active shooter threat at a hotel in Penn Yan, as well as other falsely reported emergencies in Yates County. Cameron Manley, 21, of Jerusalem, faces multiple charges after allegedly reporting false emergencies to police and submitting fraudulent debt collection invoices. [Keep Reading]
The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office released its April 2024 report, showcasing significant community outreach and safety efforts. Sheriff Brian Schenck commended the work of his team, partner agencies, and first responders for managing increased traffic and call volume during the Eclipse 2024 event. [Keep Reading]
The cost of major upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant serving Seneca County Sewer District No. 2 has surged to $21 million, nearly $9 million more than projected in 2021. Initially estimated at $12.7 million, the project’s delay has led to increased expenses, raising the annual net cost to a typical property owner from $835 to over $1,000. [Keep Reading]

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LIVE AT 11 AM: Dave Linger and Live From Linden on FLX Weekly

Dave Linger, who owns property on Linden Street in Geneva, is in-studio to talk about the 2024 season of Live From Linden. A full season of live music will again be provided free to the public in downtown Geneva all summer long from 6:30 to 9:30 pm every Friday and Saturday on Linden Street.