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Seneca County Schedules Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics for 2026. Seneca County has announced four free rabies vaccination clinics for residents in 2026, with pre-registration required. The first clinic takes place March 31 in Waterloo, followed by additional dates in Ovid, Waterloo, and Romulus through October. Residents must sign up online or by phone to attend. These clinics aim to assist pet owners in protecting their animals and communities from rabies. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 28) Finger Lakes Waterloo, NY Ovid, NY Romulus, NY

Two Charged With Smuggling Nicotine Into Seneca County Jail Following Investigation. Two individuals face contraband and conspiracy charges after a recent investigation at the Seneca County Correctional Facility in Romulus. Authorities allege that Krystin N. Carter, of Varick, provided Edward L. Carter, an inmate, with roughly 20 Zyn nicotine pouches during a contact visit. The incident reportedly occurred on February 21 and was identified by corrections staff soon after. Both individuals were processed and released with appearance tickets and are expected in Romulus Town Court. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 26) Finger Lakes Romulus, NY

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

Meatball Truck Co. Food Truck Listed for Auction in Finger Lakes Region. The Meatball Truck Co., a well-known mobile eatery that once served at street festivals across Monroe County, is currently up for auction. The food truck earned a reputation for its meatball offerings in the Rochester area and surrounding communities. Its auction listing marks an opportunity for a new owner to revive or repurpose the popular vehicle. The sale represents the end of a chapter for a familiar presence at regional events. (Source: Finger Lakes Times on Feb 25) Finger Lakes Romulus, NY Rochester, 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

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