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Boil Water Advisory Issued Following Water Main Break in Town of Ontario. Residents of the Town of Ontario have been advised to boil their water after a water main break occurred near Knickerbocker and Lake Road. The advisory is expected to remain in effect for 48 hours as officials work to resolve the situation. It is not yet clear when full service will be restored. Residents are encouraged to take necessary precautions until further notice from local authorities. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Mar 2) Finger Lakes Ontario, NY

Palmyra Double Murder Convict to Be Released on Parole After 36 Years. Chad Campbell, convicted in the 1990 stabbing deaths of Cynthia Lewis and a 15-month-old child in Palmyra, is scheduled for parole after more than three decades in prison. Arrested at age 15, Campbell had been denied parole multiple times but is now set to be released on March 12, according to authorities. He will be closely monitored while staying at a motel in the Town of Ontario, with restrictions in place to prevent contact with the victims' families. Some relatives and officials remain concerned about his release. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Mar 2) Finger Lakes Palmyra, NY Ontario, NY

Water Main Break in Ontario Forces Road Closures and Triggers Boil Advisory. A significant water main break occurred in the Town of Ontario on Sunday, flooding portions of Knickerbocker Road and resulting in a boil water advisory for the affected area. Emergency crews responded near Lake Road and Knickerbocker Road around 4 p.m., leading to road closures as repair efforts began. Residents are advised to boil tap water before using it for consumption or food preparation until further notice. The duration of repairs and the total number of impacted customers have not been specified. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Mar 2) Finger Lakes Ontario, NY

Wayne County Announces Schedule for Required Safe Boating Courses. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office Recreation Safety Division will hold New York State Safe Boating Courses on four Saturdays in March and April at locations in Lyons and Ontario. Completion of this course is mandatory for anyone operating personal watercraft or power-driven vessels, with participants needing to be at least 10 years old. The full-day classes will take place on March 21, March 28, April 4, and April 11. Registration can be completed through the state's official boating course system. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 26) Finger Lakes Lyons, NY Ontario, NY

State Trooper and Driver Hospitalized After Collision on Route 104 in Ontario. A New York State Police trooper and another motorist were hospitalized after a van traveling eastbound on Route 104 tried to make a turn onto Knickerbocker Road in the Town of Ontario and collided with a patrol vehicle. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m., sending both individuals to area hospitals for evaluation. Authorities confirmed that both were alert when transported, but their current conditions have not been disclosed. State Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 24) Finger Lakes Ontario, NY Rochester, NY

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