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February 26, 2026
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Counselor and Officer Injured in Assault at Lakeview Correctional Facility: An assault at Lakeview Correctional Facility in Brocton on February 23 left both a civilian counselor and a correction officer hospitalized, with one injury diagnosed as a concussion. The incident began when a 34-year-old inmate unexpectedly attacked a female counselor during a classroom session. Responding officers struggled to control the inmate, eventually requiring four officers to restrain him after failed attempts with OC spray. The injured staff members received hospital treatment following the incident. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 26)
February 25, 2026
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Bloomfield Girls and Area Boys Teams Advance in Sectional Basketball Play: Sectional basketball competition continued for Wayne-Finger Lakes high schools as 12 teams secured spots in the upcoming rounds. Bloomfield girls moved forward following a lead performance from Calla McCombs, while area teams such as Mynderse and Waterloo boys advanced to the quarterfinals. Other highlights included Lyons defeating Caledonia-Mumford and notable scoring from various regional players. The next games are scheduled for this weekend. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 25)
February 24, 2026
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Wayne-Finger Lakes Basketball: Players Reach 1,000 Points, Sectional Results Update: Tuesday marked the second day of high school basketball sectional play in the Wayne-Finger Lakes region, where nearly a dozen teams progressed to the next round. Two senior athletes, Stephen LeBrecht of Lyons and Hunter Vogt of Gananda, each surpassed the 1,000-point career milestone, with Vogt becoming the second Gananda player to reach this achievement this season. In girls' games, Marcus Whitman secured an overtime win over Mynderse, while Williamson/Marion narrowly defeated Penn Yan. Several other teams also advanced during a busy night of postseason matchups. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 24)
February 9, 2026
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Bloomfield Girls Basketball Tops Marcus Whitman, Lyons Extends Winning Streak: High school basketball action in the Wayne-Finger Lakes region included 15 games as the regular season nears its end. Bloomfield's girls team defeated Marcus Whitman by 19 points, led by senior Calla McCombs, who set a new program scoring record with 32 points. The Lyons girls team continued their strong season, earning their ninth consecutive win with a decisive victory over Monroe. Area teams prepare for upcoming games as playoffs approach. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 9)
February 6, 2026
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Wayne-Finger Lakes High School Basketball Sees Dramatic Overtime Finishes: A packed Friday night in Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball featured 18 games, including three that went into overtime. East Rochester's boys defeated Lyons with a game-winning shot at the buzzer in overtime, while the Newark girls came from behind to beat Bloomfield after forcing overtime with a late three-pointer. The night showcased intense competition and key performances from local athletes. Full game results and highlights rounded out a memorable evening for area basketball fans. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 6)
February 5, 2026
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Honeoye and Gananda Achieve Key Wins in Wayne-Finger Lakes High School Basketball: High school basketball teams across the Wayne-Finger Lakes region competed in nearly a dozen games Thursday night. The Gananda girls secured a 12-point victory over East Rochester, extending their winning streak to four games. On the boys side, Honeoye's Landon Washburn delivered a standout performance by scoring 34 points in a decisive win against Bloomfield. Several other games in the area saw lopsided results as teams approach the season's final stretch. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 5)
January 25, 2026
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State Officials Investigate Inmate Death at Wyoming Correctional Facility: The New York State Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation has launched a formal investigation into the death of King Crittenden, who died following an incident with correction officers at Wyoming Correctional Facility in Attica on January 14. Staff initially found Crittenden unresponsive, provided medical assistance, and attempted resuscitation after he lost consciousness a second time following a reported altercation. He was later pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation was elevated after new information emerged regarding the case. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Jan 25)
October 24, 2025
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Mynderse Girls Soccer Reaches Semifinals; Lyons/Sodus Football Wins Decisively: Several high school sports teams from the Wayne-Finger Lakes region competed in important games Friday night, as sectional soccer quarterfinals began and football and volleyball seasons concluded. The Mynderse girls soccer team advanced to the semifinals after a close victory against Attica, while the Lyons/Sodus football team ended its regular season strongly by shutting out Clyde-Savannah. Here is a summary of team performances as postseason action intensifies. The next rounds will determine which teams progress further. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 24)
October 23, 2025
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Honeoye Girls Soccer Advances to Quarterfinals; Pal-Mac Volleyball Ends Losing Streak: Local high school sports teams in the Finger Lakes region saw notable results on Wednesday. Honeoye girls soccer progressed to the sectional quarterfinals after a narrow win over Mount Morris, with a decisive early goal from a senior player. In volleyball, Palmyra-Macedon girls ended a two-match run (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 22)
October 21, 2025
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Wayne Boys Soccer Advances in Sectionals; Bloomfield Volleyball Remains Undefeated: High school sectional play began in the Wayne-Finger Lakes region, with Wayne boys soccer achieving a decisive win over Rochester Prep to move to the quarterfinals. Bloomfield girls volleyball continued their unbeaten season, improving to 18-0 after defeating Midlakes. Multiple other local teams saw (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 21)