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**Geneva City Schools Show Panther Pride with Food Drive Success**

Students and staff at West Street School (WSS) in Geneva, NY, collected 821 items of food for the "Souper Bowl of Caring" food drive. This year’s total surpassed last year's collection of 658 items, showcasing the generosity and dedication of the WSS community.

All donated food items were delivered to the Center of Concern on Friday to help those in need. The achievement was made possible through the combined efforts of students, families, and staff, with special recognition given to Ms. Breese for her contributions.

To celebrate the achievement, the school held a jersey/red & black day, uniting the community in Panther pride.

Source: Geneva City Schools

Source Type: Schools

Source Location: Geneva

Geneva, NY

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William Smith Athletics congratulates Lizzy, Linea, Kate and coaches.

William Smith Athletics in Geneva, New York, congratulates Lizzy, Linea, Kate, Raya, Alessandra, Gialanella, Aubrey, Eden, Leah, Meghan and their coaches.

Geneva Boat Launch Reopens for Holiday Weekend

Geneva, N.Y. — The city says the boat launch is open for the holiday weekend after crews removed debris and ensured it could safely reopen, but portions of the public dock, lakefront pathways and concrete steps remain closed, and residents and visitors are urged to follow posted signage and stay clear of barricades and safety fencing.

North Street School Musicians Stage Concert in Geneva, N.Y.

Geneva, N.Y. — North Street School musicians performed a concert featuring the NSS Jazz Band and the 5th Grade Band under the direction of Ms. Roller, highlighting students' progress, growing confidence and collaboration.

Geneva Public Library Adds ArtistWorks via Libby

The Geneva Public Library has added ArtistWorks through Libby, offering free, self-paced music lessons—from banjo to piano and including a music-theory course—via OWWL Extras in Libby, with library staff available to help patrons access the resources.

Hobart and William Smith grads decorate caps with words.

GENEVA, N.Y. — Graduates at Hobart and William Smith Colleges decorated their caps with inspirational words, ranging from David Bowie to William Blake.

Geneva Police Range Used for Annual In-Service Training

The Geneva Police Department range in Geneva, N.Y., will be used this afternoon for its annual in-service training, expected to last only a couple of hours.

Geneva Police Department honors EMS providers during EMS Week

Geneva, N.Y. — During EMS Week, the Geneva Police Department thanked and honored local EMS providers, noting the theme “Improving Outcomes, Together” and saying Geneva has some of the best EMS providers and is proud to call them partners.

Geneva Public Library Hosts Teen and Tween Knit Club

Geneva Public Library's Youth Knit Club for teens and tweens meets on the second and fourth Fridays at 3 p.m.; the next session is May 22 for students in grades 6 through 12, with registration at gplny.org.

Hobart Statesmen fall in 12 innings in NCAA regional final.

Hobart College's Statesmen were eliminated in 12 innings in the NCAA regional final.

Dame Louise Richardson delivers Hobart and William Smith commencement address

Hobart and William Smith Colleges hosted the 2026 commencement in Geneva, N.Y., where Carnegie Corporation President Dame Louise Richardson—described as a leading foreign-policy scholar and the first woman to lead Oxford University—delivered the address, urged collaboration as the basis of the good society, and the college awarded her an honorary degree and the Elizabeth Blackwell Award for her distinguished career and service to humanity.