The history of Lunkenheimer Craft Brewing Co. in Weedsport

Published: 10/31/2016 @ 04:00 am

The story begins much like many in the industry: a passion for beer and the process of making it. Founded in 2013 by Derric and Kristen Slocum in the small Erie Canal village of Weedsport. LCBC is Cayuga County’s first licensed brewery since prohibition. The doors opened to the public with a soft opening on Sept. 27, 2016, and with... more

Weedsport’s three malt houses, and what they did

Published: 11/12/2016 @ 05:00 am

A while ago, I wrote in this column that a group that I belong to (we call ourselves the Auburn History Club) was trying to locate and restore New York state’s historic road signs in the county. Libby Sperduti of Weedsport has kindly volunteered to restore the signage in the town of Brutus. Before the weather turned, she had completely... more

Weedsport service honors U.S. veterans, service dogs

Published: 11/14/2016 @ 05:00 am

To show respect and and a devotion to supporting American servicemen and women, the First Presbyterian Church of Weedsport held a special Veterans Day weekend service with several local military in attendance Sunday morning. The honors began with a children's sermon with deacon of the day Cyndy Rooker speaking to the children about bullying and persecution and followed with the... more

25-year-old charged with disseminating indecent materials to 12-year-old Cayuga County child

Published: 11/15/2016 @ 05:00 am

Sheriff David Gould reports that last Thursday, the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation into an allegation that an adult male from Syracuse had been engaging in inappropriate online contact with a 12-year-old child from Cayuga County. As a result of that investigation, 25-year-old Joshua E. Mauro of 209 ½ Lawrence Avenue in Syracuse was arrested on Monday for disseminating... more

Victim in fatal Thruway crash near Exit 41 ID’d; others hospitalized at Strong

Published: 11/22/2016 @ 05:00 am

One identity has been released in the fatal accident involving a tractor-trailer and car on the Thruway that happened around 8:30 pm on Monday. State Police report that a 2006 Toyota Corolla spun out of control causing a 2012 Peterbilt tractor-trailer to strike it on the driver’s side. The passenger in the back seat was identified as Valentin Ramirez, 31,... more

WEBCAST REPLAY: Waterloo Hall of Fame Classic on FL1 Sports

Published: 12/01/2016 @ 05:00 am

Jim Sinicropi, Mike Alessio and Dennis Leahy had the call on Saturday from the “Spo” Center in Waterloo as FL1 Sports presents the 2016 Hall of Fame Classic, a triple-header of high school basketball. The first game featured the Newark Reds vs. Jamesville-Dewitt followed by the tournament consolation game between the Waterloo Indians and the Penn Yan Mustangs. The championship game... more

Weedsport man sent to prison for threatening ex-fiance, endangering children

Published: 12/02/2016 @ 05:00 am

A Weedsport man with a history of domestic violence and alcohol abuse was sentenced in Cayuga County criminal court Thursday for threatening his ex-fiance in front of his children. In September, 34-year-old Shawn Devaul, of Weedsport pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a felony, and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. The Citizen: Read... more

Lyons win HOF Classic, J-D beats Newark in Waterloo

Published: 12/04/2016 @ 05:00 am

Waterloo hosted the inaugural Hall of Fame Classic this weekend at Waterloo High School and the second night of the event on Saturday featured three games that were streamed live on FL1 Sports. In the opener, a stand-alone showcase game between the Newark Reds and Section III’S Jamesville-Dewitt, it was all J-D early. After opening up a 24-8 lead at... more

Weedsport boys basketball escapes with three-point win over Port Byron

Published: 12/17/2016 @ 05:00 am

Facing a top rival in a tough environment, the Warriors did just enough to squeak past the Panthers. Weedsport escaped with a 56-53 win over Port Byron at Dana West High School Friday to nab its sixth win of the season. It was the first of three potential match-ups between the two OHSL Patriot National adversaries, who could meet again... more

Weedsport woman denies stealing more than $10,000 through welfare, tax fraud

Published: 12/23/2016 @ 05:00 am

Weedsport woman denies stealing more than ,000 through welfare, tax fraud

A Weedsport woman accused of stealing more than $10,000 through tax and welfare fraud pleaded not guilty to several felonies Thursday in Cayuga County Court. Earlier this month, 53-year-old Susan King, of 2795 Ross Dr., was indicted and charged with five felonies, including two counts of first-degree offering a false instrument, two counts of repeated failure to file taxes and... more

Tim Hortons’ last location in Cayuga Co. will close on New Years Eve

Published: 12/28/2016 @ 05:00 am

A year after shutting down several shops in central New York, Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop is now closing its last location in Cayuga County. An employee at the chain’s eatery in Weedsport confirmed Tuesday that the shop is scheduled to close Dec. 31. However, the Arby’s restaurant — which shares the building at 2767 State Route 31 —... more

UPDATE: Auburn woman ID’d as victim in fatal crash on SR 34

Published: 12/29/2016 @ 05:00 am

New York State Police have identified the 57-year-old Auburn woman who was killed in the fatal crash on State Route 34 in Sennett last week. The accident happened on Route 34 between Manrow and Highbridge roads Thursday morning around 7 am. Vivian D. Johnson was the passenger in the vehicle, which was operated by her significant other William H. Harley.... more

Weedsport man sent to prison for assaulting paramedics in Cayuga County

Published: 02/16/2017 @ 05:00 am

A Weedsport man was sent to prison Thursday for assaulting two paramedics in Cayuga County. In October, William Smith, of 133 Oakleaf Dr., pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted assault, a class E felony. At the time, the 42-year-old admitted he became violent with two paramedics in the town of Brutus on Dec. 6, 2015. According to Cayuga County District Attorney... more

Police: Children facing felony charges for putting large rocks in Brutus road

Published: 03/10/2017 @ 05:00 am

Three Weedsport children between the ages of 11 and 14 are facing felony charges for allegedly putting large rocks in a road that damaged multiple vehicles. New York State Police out of Auburn could not release details on the underage individuals, but said the rocks they placed on Grant Avenue Road in Brutus caused damage to three vehicles. The incident... more

Two charged with DWI after accidents in Cayuga Co. that happened an hour apart

Published: 08/28/2016 @ 04:00 am

Monday, 12:43 pm: Two individuals were charged with driving while intoxicated following a pair of car accidents in Cayuga County, which occurred less than an hour apart from each other. Cayuga County Sheriff David Gould reports that James A. Sanders, a Union Springs resident was charged with misdemeanor DWI after allegedly hitting another vehicle around 9:23 pm on Clark Street... more

Answers sought in Weedsport burglary investigation

Published: 08/29/2016 @ 04:00 am

The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the report of a burglary, which occurred at a Weedsport restaurant on August 27. Sheriff David Gould say that on Saturday, August 27, at 8:50 am members of the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office responded to Corrado’s Restaurant at Riverforest Park Campground in Weedsport for the report of a burglary. Owners of the property... more

Cyclist stops in Weedsport during cross country ride for stroke recovery

Published: 08/30/2016 @ 04:00 am

Stopping in Weedsport Monday afternoon, Dan Zimmerman is biking on his Catrike across the United States. He started June 4 in Anacortes, Washington and hopes to finish in Boston, Massachusetts by Sept. 9. Read more from the Auburn Citizen more

Literacy Volunteers to hold orientation sessions in Cayuga County

Published: 08/30/2016 @ 04:00 am

Literacy Volunteer tutors assist adult learners in Basic Literacy or English as a Second Language. Our services help individuals become independent readers and writers, or learn to speak English. Educational goals are based on the individual. Whether it’s to get a better job, read to their children, improve reading abilities, or develop conversational English, our student-centered learning approach will help... more

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