Geneva City Schools address questions, outline response

Geneva City Schools in Geneva, N.Y., said recent news involving the district has raised understandable questions in the community.

Superintendent Bo Wright addressed these matters and outlined the district’s response and next steps.

Mar 5, 2026 at 7:01 PM Schools

Hobart Statesmen to Battle Great Danes

Hobart College's Statesmen head to the state capital to battle the Great Danes.

Mar 6, 2026 at 1:43 PM College

Hobart and William Smith Colleges student wins $10,000 pitch contest

David Charles II, known as Duke, a Hobart and William Smith Colleges student in the class of 2027, won the Todd Feldman ’89 and Family Pitch Contest and a $10,000 prize for his startup The Wave, an app connecting shoppers with emerging streetwear brands focused on ethical and sustainable production, after finalists Nicholas Jones, Virginia Ritchay and Tru Styles delivered pitches before a standing-room-only crowd with alumni judges Sabrina McKee Budd, Alan Worden and Chris Zoladz in attendance on March 5, 2026.

Mar 6, 2026 at 12:20 PM College

Dove Block Project hosts two-artist exhibit in Geneva, N.Y.

Geneva, N.Y. — The Dove Block Project will host an exhibition featuring Robin B. L. McCondichie and Jean K Stephens, exploring interconnectedness and inner worlds through soft pastel and mixed-media collage, with a March 6 opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. and the show running through March 29, supported by Billsboro Winery, Black Crow Bakery and Lake Drum Brewing, and featuring Dr. Erik Gibelyou on guitar.

Mar 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM Community

Geneva Public Library Releases February's Most-Borrowed Books

Geneva Public Library in Geneva, New York, released its February list of the most borrowed books, led by "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt and followed by "North Woods" by Daniel Mason, "Isol" by Allie Brosh, "Heir of Fire" by Sarah J. Maas, "Mr. Goat's Valentine" by Dav Pilkey, "Cat Kid Electric City" by Nora Roberts, "The Seven Sins" by David Baldacci, "Nash Falls" by Reen Witherspoon and "One Before Goodbye" by Harlan Cohen.

Mar 5, 2026 at 7:01 PM Library

Cayuga County Hosts ALERRT Training for First Responders

Cayuga County, N.Y. — The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office hosted a week-long Advanced Active-Attack Integrated Response train-the-trainer program using ALERRT to prepare first responders, drawing participation from multiple fire departments, EMS providers and police agencies, with the Port Byron School District allowing use of its facility and Day 4 featuring a large scenario.

Mar 5, 2026 at 2:35 PM Police

No. 10 William Smith Herons Top Hamilton Continentals 10-9

Grottenthaler's late goal lifted No. 10 William Smith Herons to a 10-9 win over the Hamilton Continentals.

Mar 4, 2026 at 10:14 PM Sports

Geneva art class teaches waterproof ink, watercolors with Paul Cook

Geneva, N.Y. — Dove Block is offering an art class that teaches participants to blend waterproof ink and watercolor to capture city scenes under Paul Cook, with no experience required.

Mar 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM Community

Geneva Public Library to host Brick Builders' Club for K-5

Geneva Public Library in Geneva, N.Y., announced another Brick Builders' Club for grades K-5, set for Wednesday, March 4, at 4 p.m., with more information at gplny.org.

Mar 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM Library

Dove Block Project spotlights McCondichie, Stephens artworks in Geneva

GENEVA, N.Y. — The Dove Block Project is presenting works by Robin B. L. McCondichie and Jean K. Stephens that explore interconnectedness and expressions of their inner worlds through soft pastel, layered materials and mixed-media collage, with an opening reception March 6 featuring guitarist Dr. Erik Gibelyou and support from Billsboro Winery, Black Crow Bakery and Lake Drum Brewing.

Mar 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM Community