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‘Lake Hawks’ new Watkins mascot

Jun 29, 2023 at 12:25 am by Observer-Review

WATKINS GLEN--In a community-wide effort that was student-driven, Watkins Glen Central School will now be known as the Lake Hawks. This follows a notice from the New York Stat.... Read More
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High school graduations are this week

Jun 21, 2023 at 11:30 pm by Observer-Review

FINGER LAKES--Seniors throughout the region will celebrate the accomplishment of high school graduation this week at area schools. Dundee Central School will mark the mileston.... Read More
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Six-hour race is Sunday at The Glen

Jun 21, 2023 at 11:30 pm by Observer-Review

WATKINS GLEN--Drivers will race at Watkins Glen International (WGI) from June 22 to June 25, as the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship returns to the region with the Sahl.... Read More
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Legislature approves more sheriff body cameras

Jun 21, 2023 at 11:30 pm by Observer-Review

SCHUYLER COUNTY--At the Schuyler County Legislature meeting Monday, June 12, legislators approved several resolutions, including a request from the Schuyler County Sheriff&rsq.... Read More
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Police bust Finger Lakes narcotics ring

Jun 21, 2023 at 11:30 pm by Observer-Review

NEW YORK–New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the takedown of a major narcotics trafficking ring that flooded communities in the Finger Lakes with fentanyl,.... Read More