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Southern Cayuga, Weedsport schools begin process to find new mascot after state mandates change
The Weedsport Central and Southern Cayuga school districts in Cayuga County are calling for community suggestions following a New York State Education Department decision to prohibit Native American-themed nicknames for athletic programs. Weedsport, formerly known ... more
Weedsport Field Days returns: Events running through Saturday
The Weedsport Fire Department will once again host its annual Field Days event, featuring rides, live music, and more. It runs today through Saturday. The festivities begin at 12 p.m. each day it's open. There ... more
Cayuga County Legislature May 2023 Meeting (webcast)
The Cayuga County Legislature met for their regular monthly meeting for May 2023 on Tuesday night in Auburn. Full meeting video appears below ... more
Troopers: Auburn man arrested after larceny investigation at Pit Stop
State police arrested an Auburn man following a larceny complaint at a gas station in Weedsport. Allan Laury, 29, was charged with petit larceny after police were called to the Pit Stop in the village ... more
Weedsport man charged with DWI after crash on Rt. 34
Troopers arrested a Weedsport man for DWI after an accident in Ira. According to a news release, troopers arrested Isaac Rodriguez, 47, of Weedsport following that crash on Route 34. It happened Saturday, but no ... more
Vehicle fire along Thruway in Cayuga County catches ignites nearby grass
First responders were called to a vehicle fire along the New York State Thruway in Central New York on Friday. It happened in the eastbound lanes near mile marker 300. According to Cayuga/Seneca Fire Wire, ... more
Weedsport Speedway unveils 2023 schedule
On Monday the management of Weedsport Speedway unveiled their schedule for the upcoming season, which will run from May through September. Tickets will be available for purchase online from March 10th, with members of the ... more
Weedsport man arrested after crash on Rt. 34 in Cato
State police arrested a Weedsport man following a crash in Cayuga County. According to a news release on February 18th troopers responded to a crash on Route 34 in Cato. Andrew Franke, 37, of Weedsport ... more
Several departments called to Weedsport shed fire on Sunday
First responders were called to a a small structure fire in Weedsport over the weekend. Several fire departments including Weedsport, Throop, Port Byron, Sennett, and Auburn responded to the scene on Oakland Road for a ... more
Weedsport family trapped in Walmart store during Buffalo blizzard (video)
Jeannette Mitchell, a resident of Weedsport, found herself trapped in a Buffalo-area Walmart with her family for nearly 24 hours during the Christmas Weekend Blizzard. They were visiting family in the area and had anticipated ... more
Man who impersonated DEC officer and stole rifle pleads guilty, faces 1-3 years in prison
Authorities say a Weedsport man has pleaded guilty to stealing a rifle from a hunter by pretending to be a government worker. Prosecutors say Zackary Harvey stole a rifle from a hunter on September 9th, ... more
Whitman, Moravia, Port Byron, and Weedsport districts get approval on capital projects: One measure fell short though
Tuesday was a busy day for local school districts, as capital votes took place throughout the region. Here's a wrap-up of what was on the ballot, and their outcomes: Voters in the Marcus Whitman school ... more
Millions coming to Cayuga, Seneca, and Wayne counties as part of Block Grant awards
Four Finger Lakes communities have been awarded Community Development Block Grant funding by the state for upgrades to housing and public water facilities. “By supporting improvements to build affordable housing, enhance public water facilities and ... more
Port Byron man arrested after troopers called to help EMS with intoxicated person
Police arrested a Port Byron man after they were called to assist EMS with a sick or intoxicated person. David Hickey, age 61, of Port Byron was arrested for DWI and operating a vehicle with ... more
Weedsport student threatens ‘mass harm’ prompting arrest, charges
Add the Weedsport Central School District to the list of those dealing with threats made by students. A 15-year-old has been arrested after threatening to cause harm within the district. The student, who was not ... more
Four churches that were supposed to close in Auburn and Weedsport will stay open: How did it happen?
The Catholic Churches in northern Cayuga County and Auburn that were slated to close more than a year and a half ago have a new lease on life. St. Alphonsus, St. Francis of Assisi and ... more
Weedsport man arrested after impersonating DEC officer, stealing hunter’s gun
Police arrested a local man last week after he reportedly fooled a group of hunters into thinking he was a Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officer and stole their guns. Zackary Harvey, 24, of Weedsport ... more
Weedsport man accused of sexually abusing victim under 13 on multiple occasions
A Weedsport man is facing child sex abuse charges that could land him in prison for more than two decades. The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of Michael Peterson, 41, who was taken ... more
Throop man sentenced in connection with crash that killed Weedsport man
A Throop man has been sentenced to four to 12 years in state prison in connection with a crash that killed a Weedsport man in 2021. Defendant admits to taking heroin laced with fentanyl The ... more
