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Weedsport Fireman’s Field Days Set for May 28-30 With Rides and Live Music. The Weedsport Fireman's Field Days will return from May 28-30 in Cayuga County, offering residents three days of rides, parades, food, and entertainment at the Weedsport Fire Department grounds. Activities include a kiddie parade, horseshoe and cornhole tournaments, a chicken barbecue, and several live music performances. Events begin Thursday evening and continue through Saturday, with continuous food and family-friendly activities. The weekend aims to bring the community together for early-summer festivities. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Apr 15) Finger Lakes Weedsport, NY

Port Byron Resident Charged After Traffic Stop Vehicle Fire in Cayuga County. A 56-year-old Port Byron man faces several charges after allegedly igniting a fire during a traffic stop early Friday morning on Ryan Road in Brutus, Cayuga County. State Police reported stopping a vehicle for driving on the wrong side of the road and discovered suspected narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and a butane torch at the scene. Troopers and the Weedsport Fire Department quickly contained the fire and removed all occupants safely. Authorities have charged the man with arson and other related offenses. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Apr 13) Finger Lakes Weedsport, NY

Weedsport Central School District to Auction Former Warriors Gear. The Weedsport Central School District is preparing to auction items featuring its old Warriors mascot, including school gym rugs and team jerseys. The sale, beginning Friday, is part of the district’s transition to the Wolverines after New York State banned the use of Native American imagery in school mascots. Additional items such as stadium chairs and sportswear will also be included in the auction, managed through Auctions International. This change ensures compliance with new state regulations. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Apr 10) Finger Lakes Weedsport, NY

Weedsport Central School District to Auction Former Warriors Mascot Memorabilia. Following the transition from the Warriors to the Wolverines mascot, the Weedsport Central School District plans to auction off items associated with its previous mascot. This auction will offer community members and alumni an opportunity to acquire school memorabilia linked to the Warriors. The decision marks the conclusion of the mascot change for the district. All proceeds and auction details are being managed by school officials. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Apr 9) Finger Lakes Weedsport, NY

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