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Authorities Investigate Cause of Early Morning Palmyra House Fire. A house fire broke out early Saturday morning at 4385 State Route 31 in the Town of Palmyra. All residents evacuated the single-family home without injury, according to local authorities. Firefighters responded to the incident, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation as officials work to determine what started the fire. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Mar 2) Finger Lakes Palmyra, NY

Wayne County Fair Pageant Opens Applications for Youth Ambassadors. The Wayne County Fair Pageant Committee is inviting local youth aged 12 to 18 to participate in the 2026 Royalty Pageant. The event, set for May 16 at Palmyra Town Hall, will select ambassadors who will represent the fair at its 169th occurrence and at community events over the following year. Contestants will compete for spots in either the Junior or Senior Royalty courts, with applications due by April 24 and no entry fee required. The fair itself is scheduled for August 10 through 16. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Mar 2) Finger Lakes Palmyra, 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

Fire Causes Damage to Palmyra Home; No Injuries Reported. A fire broke out early Saturday morning at a single-family home on State Route 31 in the Town of Palmyra. Multiple local fire departments responded quickly, and all residents were able to evacuate safely, with no injuries reported. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the blaze, and the investigation is ongoing under the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. All responding fire crews assisted in containing the incident. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Mar 2) Finger Lakes Palmyra, NY

High Points Dispensary Discusses State Tracking System and New Palmyra Location. Darryl Hilkert of High Points Dispensary recently shared insights on the implementation of New York’s 'seed to store' tracking system for cannabis dispensaries in the Finger Lakes region. He also provided a status update on the construction of a new High Points Dispensary branch in Palmyra. Hilkert addressed progress and challenges faced by local businesses adapting to regulations. The conversation offers a look at how area dispensaries manage compliance and expansion plans. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Feb 24) Finger Lakes Palmyra, NY

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