Athletes of Week: 4 honored

It was a week of notable performances as the high school sports season began in Schuyler County. Accordingly, we honor four standouts -- Watkins Glen's Hunter Arcangeli and Chris Duane, and Odessa-Montour's Jocelyn Garrison and Joe Markley -- as The Odessa File Athletes of the Week. Sports.

Left: O-M soccer standout Jocelyn Garrison

Calling hours, funeral set for Donald Roberts

Calling hours and a funeral service have been scheduled for Donald C. Roberts Jr., killed in a boating accident on Saturday, Sept. 4 on Seneca Lake. Friends and family may call at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, Watkins Glen, from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, and a funeral service will be held there at 2 p.m. Sunday. For the complete obituary, see. People.

Right: Donald C. Roberts Jr.

Watkins cross country runners compete in 5K

The 13th annual Groton Labor Day 5K drew a large field of runners Monday morning -- including members of the Watkins Glen High School cross country team. Watkins Coach Marie Fitzsimmons reports on Sports.

The latest column by State Sen. George Winner

State Senator George Winner graces our pages with a column produced from his Albany office -- a regular feature. This week the subject is “Labor Day and the Upstate Economy." Winner.

Left: State Senator George Winner

Watkins Glen gridders win back The Bucket

The Watkins Glen varsity football team defeated Odessa-Montour 24-8 Saturday night in the annual Bucket Game, winning possession of the tin-plated bucket that goes each year to the game's victor. Odessa had won last year. Hunter Arcangeli ran for 109 yards and Travis Waite gained 90 to pace Watkins Glen. Sports.

Death Notice: Amberly Dobell Rexford

Amberly Dobell Rexford, 32, of Tyrone died unexpectedly at Schuyler Hospital, Montour Falls, on Sept.3. Calling hours will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9 at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, with a funeral service immediately following at 2 p.m. For the complete obituary, see People.

Death Notice: Christine C. Cosgrove

Christine C. Cosgrove, 77, of Watkins Glen died unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 4 at the Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, Elmira. Calling hours will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8 at the Haughey-Wood Funeral Home, 119 Fifth St., Watkins Glen. A service will immediately follow there at 8 p.m. For the complete obituary, see People.

Death Notice: James 'Matthew' Floyd

James "Matthew" Floyd, 32, of Lakemont, NY and Palestine, Texas -- a U.S. Marine veteran and a U.S. Salt Company employee -- died unexpectedly after a brief illness on Friday, Sept. 3 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center, Elmira. A calling hour will be held from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8 at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen. A memorial service will follow there at 7 p.m. For the complete obituary, see People.

Watkins girls top S-VE for 1st soccer victory

The Watkins Glen girls varsity soccer team evened its season record at 1-1 Friday with a 6-1 victory over Spencer-Van Etten. Angela Keough (left) scored two goals and had two assists for the Senecas. Sports.

Petitions OK'd; Odessa dissolution vote looms

Petitions filed last week seeking to dissolve Odessa's village government have been validated, setting the stage for a vote on the dissolution issue later this year. Government.

A column by Odessa Mayor Keith T. Pierce on the dissolution vote

Odessa Mayor Keith T. Pierce, in his monthly column, weighs in this time on the proposed dissolution of Odessa's village government. Column.

Left: Mayor Keith T. Pierce

The passing of Dominic ...

An important figure from the editor's early years in journalism passes away ... and is remembered fondly. Column.

Final concert set in Schuyler Series

The grand finale of the 2010 Schuyler County Concert Series will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 at Saint James’ Episcopal Church in Watkins Glen -- featuring the Appalachian Mountain Music Ensemble Doofus. Features.

More historical facts about Watkins High

Brian J. O'Donnell provides another in a series of articles from the files of the Watkins Glen School District -- his 39th monthly installment. History.

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Congressional hopefuls visit Farm Bureau picnic

Congressional candidates Matt Zeller (D-Victor) and Tom Reed (R-Corning) spoke Aug. 17th at the annual Schuyler County Farm Bureau summer picnic. People.

Left: Congressional candidate Matt Zeller at the Aug. 17 picnic

The Marcellus Watch

Disposing of hazardous wastewater is proving to be quite a challenge for companies that drill for natural gas. So when three tractor trailers carrying “residual waste” passed through Schuyler County recently, journalist Peter Mantius followed them to see where they dumped. Column.

Left: Peter Mantius

Visit Jerlando's Ristorante & Pizzeria

Three locations: in Watkins Glen, Horseheads and Montour Falls

Click here or on the photo at left to go to the Jerlando's website. There you will find information about all three locations, plus menus.

Left: The front of the recently renovated Jerlando's at Franklin and 4th Streets, Watkins Glen

Check out the VTO menu on this website

That's right. We have the Village Take-Out's comprehensive food-price list. For details, see Menu.

Death Notice: Elena Vitali Richardson

Elena Vitali Richardson, 83, of Watkins Glen died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 1 at Arnot-Ogden Medical Center. Calling hours were Friday, Sept. 3 at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, Watkins Glen. A Mass of Christian burial was held at Saturday, Sept. 4 at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church, Watkins Glen. For the complete obituary, see People.

More photos by area shooter Liz Fraboni

Liz Fraboni of Watkins Glen returns to our site with another group of photos -- this time snapped along Seneca Lake. For a look, click here.

Left: Overlooking Seneca Lake (Photo by Liz Fraboni)

The buses are running in Schuyler County

A new public transit system connecting four villages in Schuyler County and various other stops was ushered in with a ceremony Monday, Aug. 16. Buses.