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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 4, 2026
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Hosts Northwest NY Dairy Day in Perry: The Cornell Cooperative Extension will host its fourth annual Northwest New York Dairy Day on Thursday, February 5, in Perry. The event welcomes farmers, dairy managers, business owners, and industry professionals to a single-day conference featuring discussions and networking opportunities. The goal is to support regional dairy agriculture and related sectors. The Dairy Day is designed to strengthen knowledge and collaboration within the community. (Source: Finger Lakes Times on Feb 4)
December 18, 2025
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Perry Man Faces Hefty Towing Bill After Heart Attack at Rochester Hospital: A Perry resident experienced a heart attack and was taken to Rochester General Hospital, where he parked near the emergency room entrance due to severe chest pain. While receiving treatment for his condition, his vehicle was towed, resulting in a combined towing and taxi cost that exceeded $700. The man spent several weeks attempting to resolve the charges with the hospital, only receiving information after media involvement. Hospital officials said towing disputes are handled between owners and towing companies. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 18)
November 17, 2025
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Bloomfield Volleyball Secures Sectional Title; Pal-Mac Football Wins W-FL Championship: High school sports teams in the Wayne-Finger Lakes region advanced their postseason campaigns Friday. Bloomfield's girls volleyball team decisively defeated Lyons in straight sets to claim the Class C2 sectional championship and will next play the Section VI champion. On the football field, Palmyra-Macedon remained undefeated by overcoming Lyons/Sodus in the Wayne-Finger Lakes Independent Championship. Area teams are now preparing for upcoming regional and sectional matchups. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Nov 7)
November 7, 2025
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Williamson Girls Soccer Wins Sectional Title; Local Volleyball Teams Advance: High school sports teams across the Wayne-Finger Lakes region contended with inclement weather on Halloween night, but that did not halt notable postseason performances. Williamson girls soccer secured their second consecutive sectional championship by defeating Gananda/Marion in a penalty shootout after a tied match. In volleyball, both Lyons and Bloomfield claimed straight-set wins to move forward to the semifinals. The next round of games is set to take place in the coming week. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 31)