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AROUND THE LAKES: Summer reading program at Geneva library begins July 7

1 day ago | fltimes.com | Alan Brignall

GENEVA — The Geneva Public Library is inviting readers of all ages to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Program, themed “Color Our World,” from July 7 through Aug. 15. This community-wide celebration of books, imagination, and creativity is packed with engaging activities, reading challenges, and opportunities to win prizes — all designed to inspire a lifelong love of reading.
Michaels set for July 2 performance in Yates Concert Series

1 day ago | fltimes.com | Alan Brignall

PENN YAN — The Yates Concert Series brings Nate Michaels to its stage for the second Concert on the Courthouse Lawn July 2. The free show starts at 6:30 p.m. It is sponsored by Barbara Allardice, Keuka Lake Association, and the Yates County Chamber of Commerce. The courthouse is located on Main and Court streets. Take lawn chairs and blankets. There is plenty of free parking. Touring all around the Finger Lakes, Michaels brings his blend of music with timeless country music as well as rock classics.
AROUND THE LAKES: Penn Yan summer band starts rehearsals July 8

1 day ago | fltimes.com | Alan Brignall

PENN YAN — The Penn Yan Area Summer Band will start its 34th year with its first rehearsal from 7-8:15 p.m. July 8 in the Penn Yan Academy Band Room. The rehearsal dates are July 8, 15, 22, 29 and Aug. 5. All are welcome to participate. This year’s “Concerts in the Park” are scheduled for Aug. 6 at the old Yates County Courthouse in Penn Yan, part of the Yates Concert Series, and Aug. 7 in downtown Dundee. Both begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at about 8 p.m.Email [email protected] with questions.
DENIM SPIRIT: Not a rant

2 days ago | fltimes.com | Cameron Miller

Please forgive an autobiographical interruption. I was a preacher. You probably knew that, and you may also have guessed that social advocacy has been an important part of my life — since 1968. The two are inseparable. “Politics” is not the red and blue food fight practiced today and caricatured in the media. When reduced to a pure power struggle with one side winning and the other vanquished, the society becomes dysfunctional.
MOTORSPORTS: Successful Autograph Night at Oswego Speedway

3 days ago | fltimes.com | Chris Marquart

Autograph Night delivered in a big way at Oswego Speedway. While the racing was superb, the draw of Autograph Night turned into rousing support for Mike Bruce. Bruce was involved in a harrowing crash — his throttle stuck and he hammered the wall during a practice session. During intermission, the track welcomed drivers to help “pass the helmet,” raising funds to help aid Bruce’s recovery. After the crash, Oswego Speedway reported Bruce suffered fractures to his L1 and T12 vertebrae.
BOOK REVIEW: 'Out of Sight'

3 days ago | fltimes.com | Joel Freedman

Although the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act was enacted in 1958, Gail Eisnitz reveals in “Out of Sight” that this law has never been enforced properly.
DOING THE WRITE THING: Hope from the Pope

3 days ago | fltimes.com | Jackie Augustine

When I walk my dogs, I am usually listening to Supreme Court oral arguments, or talking on the phone with family or friends, but then I got hooked on an audiobook. For more than 14 hours, I have listened to the autobiography of Pope Francis, a book aptly titled “Hope.”I grew up on State Street, just behind St. Francis de Sales. The window of my room looked out onto the parking spaces and windows of the sacristy.
Rulffes named president, COO of Clifton Springs, Newark-Wayne hospitals

6 days ago | fltimes.com | Alan Brignall

Rochester Regional Health announced this week the appointment of Michael Rulffes as its new president and chief operating officer of Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic and Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. Rulffes transitions into this role from his current position as COO for the St. Lawrence Region and Canton-Potsdam Hospital, where he has demonstrated a strong commitment to team development, strategic growth, and operational improvement.
Looking Back Briefs for June 21, 2025

6 days ago | fltimes.com | Susan Clark Porter

Audio tour highlights Black historySODUS — For the third year, The Black History Month in a Year Project has placed lawn signs at sites in Williamson and Sodus, where authenticated antebellum underground railroad stations and/or abolitionist activities took place. Each sign is 24-by-18 inches and includes a QR code that, when activated by a smartphone, takes viewers directly to the online historical narrative explaining the site in detail.
Breast Cancer Coalition webinar series to focus on radiation therapy

6 days ago | fltimes.com | Alan Brignall

ROCHESTER — Each month, the Breast Cancer Coalition hosts a webinar as part of the organization’s Evening Education Webinar Series. Focusing on a variety of topics related to health and wellness, the webinars are free and open to the public. On June 25 at 7 p.m., join Dr. Sheema Chawla for a presentation and discussion surrounding radiation therapy. Dr. Chawla is a radiation oncologist.