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NY weather update: The current severe thunderstorm warning will be expiring at 4:45 p.m.
The warning was for Franklin and St. Lawrence counties. "The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 9 p.m. for northern New York," according to the National Weather Service. When...
Burke prepares to launch rental registry to track rental properties
BURKE, Vt. (WCAX) - Town officials in Burke are preparing to launch their new rental registry. It’s meant to keep track of the number of short- and long-term rental properties in town. Starting July 1, owners of short-term units, like Airbnbs, must pay $45 per unit annually, while owners...
Malone Man’s Drone Helps Find Missing Dogs: 18 Rescued Since January
Retired Trooper Turns Drone Pilot to Save Lost Pets. In Malone, New York, Chad Tavernia is using his drone to reunite families with their lost dogs. Tavernia, a retired New York State Police trooper and investigator, has reportedly successfully located 18 missing dogs since late January through his venture, North Country Drone Search & Recovery.
Eight arrested after alleged trespassing & damaging NYS Power Authority’s Property
MASSENA, N.Y. (WWTI) – Eight members of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe were arrested after allegedly trespassing and intentionally damaging the property on Barnhart Island in the town of Massena. Around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, state troopers responded to Barnhart Island in the town of Massena for a criminal mischief complaint. An investigation determined a group of tribal members of the […]
Ogdensburg lacrosse player charged with assault
MALONE, New York (WWNY) - An Ogdensburg lacrosse player faces an assault charge following alleged actions during a game against Malone. Malone Village Police Chief William Andre tells 7 News the charges of second-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child were filed through Franklin County Juvenile Probation. The...
Saranac High School softball and baseball teams win sectional championships in walk-off fashion
SARANAC, N.Y. — Saranac High School enjoyed a special day on the diamond. Two Section VII championships, two walk-off wins. Saranac softball faced adversity in the bottom of the 7th when trailing their rivals Northeastern Clinton Central High School 6-4, but three RBI hits by Molly Denis, Maddie Gagnier and the walk-off hit from McKenzie Hanson completed a 3-0 comeback in the last frame leading to the 7-6 championship victory.
Saranac’s Sweep
PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Saranac baseball and softball teams were each able to get walk off wins in their respective Class “B” Championship games to take the league’s top spot. The baseball team would beat Saranac Lake 5-4 on a walk off squeeze play in the bottom of the 8th inning. While the softball team […]
Effort to get more local food in North Country school lunches
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - Many North Country students are treated to fresh-made meals with local ingredients. Now, an effort is underway to expand the program and put more local food on students’ plates. Administrators at Champlain Valley Educational Services are looking to beef up their school meals operation. “It’s...
Plattsburgh mayoral candidate Dan Lennon facing criminal investigation
Plattsburgh, NY – New York State Police have launched an investigation of Plattsburgh mayoral candidate Dan Lennon, according to the Clinton County District Attorney’s office. Lennon is a part-time assistant district attorney in Clinton County. He has been placed on administrative leave pending the results of the investigation....
Schlitt Breaks Sectional Record, Peru & Saranac Win Sectional Titles
LAKE PLACID, NY – The 2024 Outdoor Section 7 Track & Field Championships were in Lake Placid on Wednesday. The day would see Peru’s Sawyer Schlitt set a new section 7 record in the 100 meter dash semifinal, in a time of 10.83 seconds. That performance would see him into the finals, and would help […]
Section VII girls' flag football reveals first ever sectional all-star team
SARANAC, N.Y. — Northeastern Clinton Central High School was crowned as the first school to win a Section VII girls' flag football championship. Just a day after they hoisted their sectional trophy, the first ever sectional all-star list was revealed. Saranac High School and Moriah High School, who both...
American Red Cross assists eight after Saint Regis Falls Fire
ST. REGIS FALLS, N.Y. (WWTI) – The American Red Cross is aiding eight people after a fire in Northern New York on Sunday morning. Volunteers from the Central and Northern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross provided immediate emergency aid to eight people after a fire on Sunday morning on Wilson Road in […]
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