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Weedsport deputy mayor’s title removed, officials mum on reason

Weedsport deputy mayor’s title removed, officials mum on reason
Weedsport Trustee Chris Lukins was removed as the village's deputy mayor, but officials are not saying why. The village's board of trustees voted Feb. 14 to release Lukins from his duty as deputy mayor, which was a position appointed to him by Mayor Jean Saroodis in April. The removal followed a special closed-door meeting held Feb. 8. At the Feb.... more

One-car crash reported in Weedsport, multiple agencies respond

One-car crash reported in Weedsport, multiple agencies respond
First responders in Cayuga County were called to a one-car accident with entrapment a little after 8 p.m. Weedsport Ambulance and Rescue, as well as Jordan Ambulance were dispatched to 2472 Hamilton Road for the accident. The first crews on-scene reported that extrication was in progress. AMR and Port Byron ambulances were handling patient care, according to scanner reports. This... more

Tractor-trailer catches fire on NYS Thruway near Weedsport (video)

Tractor-trailer catches fire on NYS Thruway near Weedsport (video)
Weedsport and Port Bryon fire departments were called to the scene of a tractor-trailer fire near mile marker 298 overnight. The incident happened in the eastbound lane and was put out within around 30 minutes, according to first responders. It doesn’t appear there were any injuries stemming from the incident. It’s unclear how significant the damage was to the truck.... more

Weedsport woman trespasses, dumps alcohol all over floor of store

Weedsport woman trespasses, dumps alcohol all over floor of store
The Auburn Police Department reported the arrest of a Weedsport woman after she violated a trespass order and damaged property. Tiffany Jo Ernst, 35, of Weedsport was arrested Monday after the Auburn Police Department said she retaliated against the Wegmans store. She had been issued a trespass order after a larceny incident, but around 9:30 on Monday, she returned to... more

Major flooding in Cayuga County; Port Byron among hardest hit

Major flooding in Cayuga County; Port Byron among hardest hit
On Friday, as warm air held on in the Finger Lakes — several communities in Cayuga County were hit hard by flooding. While the National Weather Service reported that an ice jam along the Seneca River caused flooding from Montezuma to Port Byron and Weedsport, the excessive rainfall did not help matters. As of 10:30 am on Friday, the river... more

#ICYMI: Biggest stories of the week (Dec. 17-23)

#ICYMI: Biggest stories of the week (Dec. 17-23)
#ICYMI will be a weekly feature to FingerLakes1.com, recapping the biggest headlines of the week from around the region. We begin over the busy, holiday weekend — as readers try to catch up on what’s happening in the region. Look for it weekly, on Saturday’s exclusively on FingerLakes1.com Here are the most-read local headlines for the final week before Christmas... more

Two-car crash in Weedsport causes traffic delays

Two-car crash in Weedsport causes traffic delays
A two-car motor vehicle accident around the intersection of Centerport Road and Route 31 in Weedsport caused traffic delays Wednesday night. According to initial police radio reports, accident debris was in the roadway and traffic was delayed in both directions around 5:15 p.m. An ambulance was called to the scene for patients complaining of neck and back pain, but it... more

Weedsport second-graders raise $1,050 for Hurricane Irma relief

Weedsport second-graders raise ,050 for Hurricane Irma relief
More than $1,000 worth of gift cards is expected to arrive in the Florida Keys to help with Hurricane Irma relief, thanks to Mariesa Simon's second-grade class at Weedsport Elementary School. Over the summer, Simon thought about ways she could inspire the students. “I know I’m going to get to all of my curriculum, and I’m going to teach the... more

Weedsport man jailed after reckless driving stop in Auburn

Weedsport man jailed after reckless driving stop in Auburn
Authorities say a Weedsport man faces a number of charges after a traffic stop was conducted on State Route 5&20 in Auburn. Troopers arrested Nicholas F. Chase, 29, of Weedsport was charged with reckless driving, failure to stop at a stop sign, illegal signal, unsafe movement of a stopped motor vehicle, speeding, unlawful possession of marijuana and criminal possession of... more

Thruway traffic congested on Monday in Cayuga County after tractor-trailer fire

Thruway traffic congested on Monday in Cayuga County after tractor-trailer fire
The New York State Thruway Authority reports on Twitter that westbound traffic between exits 40 and 41 is congested after a tractor-trailer burst into flames. According to first responders, a tire on the truck caught fire, which led to the trailer igniting. The tractor-trailer was hauling garbage, according to those at the scene. Traffic was initially stopped, as the entire... more

Weedsport school district secures funding for prekindergarten program

Weedsport school district secures funding for prekindergarten program
The Weedsport Central School District is set to get state funding for its prekindergarten services, Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office announced Wednesday. Weedsport, which will receive $126,432, is one of 16 school districts approved for funding, according to a press release. The total fund amount, $5 million, is meant for school districts classified as high-needs districts but Weedsport was an exception.... more

WEBCAST REPLAY: Quadruple-header of HS basketball at Waterloo Hall of Fame Classic (webcast)

WEBCAST REPLAY: Quadruple-header of HS basketball at Waterloo Hall of Fame Classic (webcast)
FingerLakes1.com’s award winning live coverage of Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball returns on Saturday with a quadruple-header in the “Spo Center” for day two of the Waterloo Hall of Fame Classic. FL1 Sports goes live for the 2017-18 season webcast schedule opener at 2:30 pm as the defending Section V Class B Champion Mynderse Blue Devils face the defending Finger... more
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