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Seneca County Supervisors to Discuss Budget Amendments and Fee Policies. The Seneca County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday to review proposed revisions to the 2025 county budget and evaluate several fiscal policy matters. Agenda items include discussing vehicle charging station fees, updating the county's credit card policy, considering new online payment options, and addressing sales tax sharing for 2025. Budget amendment proposals would reallocate funds within departments and adjust health insurance lines. Adjustments for the Water and Sewer Districts will also be considered. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Mar 2) Finger Lakes Waterloo, NY

Wayne-Finger Lakes Basketball: Natale, Parker Reach 1,000 Points; Boys Teams Advance. The Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball quarterfinals saw key victories and personal milestones over the weekend. Newark's Karina Natale reached 1,000 career points during a decisive win over Batavia, while Lyons' Car'Mella Parker also joined the 1,000-point club early in her team's victory against Clyde-Savannah. In boys' play, Mynderse upset Hornell and Waterloo secured a solid home win to progress further in the postseason. The semifinals are scheduled for next week. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 28) Finger Lakes Newark, NY Lyons, NY

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

Waterloo Resident Charged With Felony After Domestic Incident. A 32-year-old man from Waterloo was arrested by Seneca County Sheriff's Deputies following a domestic incident that occurred in the early morning hours. Authorities charged the individual with Aggravated Family Offense, a Class E felony, alongside additional criminal mischief charges. The arrest took place at approximately 2:19 a.m. in the Town of Waterloo. Police have not released further details regarding the circumstances of the case. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Feb 28) Finger Lakes Waterloo, NY

Potential Loss of State Funding Threatens Seneca County Health Program. A health program supported by Seneca County that addresses needs such as smoke detector installation and in-home lead assessments may lose its state financial backing. The funding is vital for maintaining preventative services that help protect community health and safety. Local officials are assessing the potential impacts if this support is cut. The situation highlights ongoing concerns about the stability of public health resources in the area. (Source: Finger Lakes Times on Feb 27) Finger Lakes Waterloo, NY

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