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Animal Cruelty Charges Filed Against Four Steuben County Residents. Authorities have charged four individuals in Steuben County with animal cruelty after a search warrant was served at a home on County Route 17 in the Town of Bradford. The Steuben County Sheriff's Office conducted the investigation, leading to the charges. Officials discovered evidence of animal mistreatment during their search, resulting in legal proceedings against those involved. The case highlights ongoing concerns about animal welfare in the region. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Dec 16) Finger Lakes Bradford, VT

Wayne Girls Remain Unbeaten, Newark Boys Secure Comeback in High School Basketball. High school basketball in the Wayne-Finger Lakes region featured several close contests on Friday night. The Wayne girls' team maintained their perfect record, narrowly defeating Mynderse to improve to 3-0. Newark's boys overcame a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat Palmyra-Macedon in a resilient showing. Additional games across the region highlighted strong performances by both girls' and boys' teams, reflecting the competitive spirit of local basketball. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 12) Finger Lakes Newark, NY

Bradford School District Ends Merger Discussions With Watkins Glen. The Bradford Central School District has decided not to move forward with a proposed merger with Watkins Glen, based on statements from Watkins Glen Superintendent Kai D’Alleva. Instead, Bradford explored potential partnerships with other districts, including Dundee and Campbell-Savona, but also declined Dundee’s proposal. Earlier discussions between Bradford and Watkins Glen ended without any formal agreement. The direction of Bradford's future consolidation efforts remains uncertain. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 12) Finger Lakes Bradford, VT Dundee, NY

Lyons' Ja'Niyah Bell Achieves Triple-Double; Williamson Boys Remain Undefeated. The Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball schedule on Wednesday featured six games, with most decided by wide margins. Lyons freshman Ja'Niyah Bell led her team with a standout performance, collecting 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 steals in a resounding win over Sodus. The Williamson boys extended their unbeaten record to 3-0 by securing a decisive victory against Red Creek. Other area teams also competed, contributing to an active week for local basketball. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 10) Finger Lakes Lyons, NY Williamson, NY Sodus, NY

Gananda Boys Basketball Improves to 4-0, Mynderse Girls Clinch Back-to-Back Wins. The Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball season continued with several decisive matchups as Gananda's boys team secured a commanding victory over Bloomfield, moving their record to 4-0. Mynderse girls bounced back from an initial loss, now celebrating their second straight win. Eight games took place Monday night, each ending with double-digit margins. These results highlight shifting momentum and early trends in the local basketball season. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 8) Finger Lakes Gananda, NY Bloomfield, NY

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