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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) Finger Lakes Bloomfield, NY Waterloo, NY

Dundee Resident Cited After Investigation Into July 2025 Traffic Collision. A Dundee woman was issued a ticket by Penn Yan police in connection with a vehicle accident that occurred in July 2025. Authorities state the incident involved the driver failing to stop while traveling south on Liberty Street. After completing their investigation, police took action against the 67-year-old resident. The outcome follows several months of follow-up on the case. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Feb 25) Finger Lakes Dundee, NY

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) Finger Lakes Lyons, NY Gananda, NY

Two Charged in Penn Yan for Non-consensual Sharing of Intimate Image. Police in Penn Yan arrested Xavia D. Miller of Dundee and Daniel J. Smith, a Yates County Jail inmate, after investigating claims of unlawful dissemination of an intimate image. Authorities allege Miller sent a nude photograph of the victim to another person with the intent to cause harm, while Smith is accused of collaborating with Miller while incarcerated. Both face charges including unlawful publication of an intimate image and conspiracy. The court process for both suspects is ongoing. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 24) Finger Lakes Dundee, NY

Dundee and Hammondsport School Districts Consider Joint Athletic Partnership. The Dundee and Hammondsport school districts are in early discussions about forming a new athletic partnership aimed at providing more stable sports opportunities for students. Both districts currently work with other neighboring schools for various sports, and existing Penn Yan agreements for Dundee are expected to remain unchanged. The idea emerged following Bradford's initiative to explore merging with Dundee. If the proposal is approved, the joint sports program could begin in the 2026–27 school year. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 23) Finger Lakes Dundee, NY Hammondsport, NY Campbell, NY

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