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Watertown Saturday Farmers Market Celebrates 25th Anniversary
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Watertown Saturday Farmers Market announces its 25th anniversary season, opening on May 18, 2024. The Saturday Farmers Market was founded in 1999 by local farmers who recognized the need for a convenient, family-friendly Saturday market, becoming a cornerstone of the community, serving busy families and Fort Drum Soldiers. Its current […]
Driver crashes into detached garage, flees scene
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Watertown police are investigating an incident where a car was driven through the side of a garage Sunday morning. The Watertown Fire Department shared photos which show the driver of this car had driven through a detached garage on South Hamilton Street. That driver had...
Rain in the morning, then again overnight
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - We’ll have some rain today, but it won’t be all day. Rain in the morning will taper off toward afternoon. Downpours could be heavy at times. The afternoon will be partly sunny, and the highs will be in the upper 50s. Rain moves...
Jefferson County Sheriff’s involved in shooting in Town of Lyme
LYME, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Saturday, April 27, around 4 a.m., Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a report of a domestic incident at 12840 State Route 12E in the Town of Lyme. When deputies got to the residence, an adult man ran towards them brandishing a weapon. The deputies retreated while telling him […]
Gas prices tick up one cent from last week in Watertown
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Gas prices in the City of Watertown went up again this week, but it was by only one cent. According to AAA of Western and Central New York, the average cost of a gallon gas in Watertown is now $3.77, which is up from $3.76 last week. Watertown still holds the […]
Part of Starbuck Avenue to be closed on Monday
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – A portion of Starbuck Avenue will be closed for road work on Monday, April 29. City crews will making preparations to start paving work on the road. The street was slated to be closedfrom East Hoard Street to Pearl Street starting at 7 a.m. A press release from the city said […]
Watertown start week-long tree-planting initiative for Arbor Day
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The City of Watertown started a week-long tree-planting program starting today in honor of Arbor Day. The festivities kicked off at 10 a.m. on April 26 as part of the City’s 27th annual Arbor Day Ceremony that will be held at Bicentennial Park, located at the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds in Watertown.
Hometown Heroes: Kristie Stumpf Rork
Kristie Stumpf Rork is the founder and owner of Cape Vincent Strong, a social media and marketing agency that promotes North Country small businesses. Kristie is a cancer survivor, a writer, former plus-sized model, and past executive director of the Cape Vincent Chamber of Commerce. After working for several years in New England, she returned […]
Some showers this weekend
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) -Low pressure will increase the risk of rain this weekend. Expect clear skies tonight with lows near 40. Saturday will be mainly cloudy with some afternoon showers. Highs will be in the 60′s. Sunday will be mainly cloudy with some showers. Highs will be near...
DANC sets schedule for this year’s household hazardous waste collection days
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Development Authority of the North Country has set its schedule for household hazardous waste collection days for 2024. The organization and their partners will be sponsoring five free household hazardous waste collection days this spring and fall to help residents in Jefferson, St. Lawrence and Lewis counties properly and safely […]
Barbecue to raise money for region's K-9 officers
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - There’s a chicken barbecue fundraiser coming up to support the north country’s K-9s. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy Christian Hughes and K-9 Lafferty were on 7 News This Morning to talk about it. It’s sponsored by Northern New York K-9. You can...
Jefferson County man facing drug charges after traffic stop in Gouverneur
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. (WWTI) – A 60-year-old Antwerp man is facing drug possession charges afte a traffic stop on Tuesday, April 23 in the town of Gouverneur. New York State Police allege that Louis Massey Jr. had methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and a digital scale when he was pulled over on U.S. Route 11. Massey received charges of […]
Some fuel spilled as tractor-trailer rollover shuts down Route 11
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Thousands of gallons of fuel were on board, but only a small amount leaked. That’s from emergency officials after a tractor-trailer rolled over on U.S. Route 11 just south of the city of Watertown Wednesday morning. The crash happened at around 8:45 a.m. “Upon...
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