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Thursday, March 14, 2013  The yogurt culture continues to grow in Central New York. An Ohio-based company is setting up shop in Lysander next month, and could bring as many as 120 new jobs.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Beer lovers across the country have filed $5 million class-action lawsuits accusing Anheuser-Busch of watering down its Budweiser, Michelob and other brands.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  After installing highly efficient canning line last spring, Anheuser-Busch InBev brewery in Lysander is producing more beer and hiring more employees.

Saturday, November 19, 2011  Anheuser-Busch is expanding Lysander plant by 30%

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  Anheuser-Busch plans on investing in its Lysander plant and adding packaging lines to the factory.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010  A costly legal settlement was announced Wednesday between Anheuser-Busch, the Town of Lysander, the Baldwinsville Central School District and other taxing authorities.

Tuesday, November 09, 2010  A laid off shop steward at the Anheuser-Busch brewery in Lysander is sounding the alarm over jobs' futures at the big plant, and he's not alone.

Friday, May 14, 2010  Anheuser-Busch InBev says it's reached an agreement with the Teamsters on the terms of a buyout package for union workers at its breweries, including the one near Syracuse.

Monday, March 30, 2009  The proposed New York State budget still calls for an increase in the beer and wine tax.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009  Company officials, union workers and local officials say such an increase could create huge problems for the Baldwinsville Anheuser Busch brewery.

Friday, November 14, 2008  The Justice Department has approved a $52 billion beer merger between Belgian brewer InBev and Anheuser-Busch.

Monday, January 28, 2008  Testimony documents offer new clues into why Anheuser-Busch wants to cut its property tax assessment by two-thirds.