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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

Just Breathe Finger Lakes Named Business of the Month by Seneca County Chamber. Just Breathe Finger Lakes received the Business of the Month recognition from the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce during a gathering held February 18 at LC New York in Waterloo. The event took place at the Tops Plaza and featured wine selections from Montezuma Winery and food from Tucci’s Family Diner. The event highlights the shop's contributions to the local economy and its presence in the Finger Lakes region. Recognition was presented in the context of the Chamber’s monthly business networking series. (Source: Finger Lakes Times on Feb 26) Finger Lakes Waterloo, NY

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