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Fort Drum announces Memorial Day gate schedule
FORT DRUM, N.Y. (WWTI) – Fort Drum officials have announced the gate closing schedule for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend. The Colonel Michael Plummer Gate will be closing at 7 p.m. Friday, May 24 and it will stay closed through Monday, May 27. Operations will resume at 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28. The […]
Northern NY sports scoreboard: Friday, May 17, 2024
The playoffs have almost arrived for high school sports in the area and JCC softball is one win away from a berth in the national tournament. Here’s a look at Thursday’s action from the north country sports front. College softball Jefferson CC 4, Herkimer 3 (First game, NJCAA Region 3A final) Herkimer 15, Jefferson CC […]
Showers on the move
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - It stayed fairly warm overnight. We’re waking up to temperatures in the 50s with a few places in the 60s. Rain will move in by late morning and early afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 60s. Showers will start to dry up into...
Juarez readies annual entertainment fair at Big Red X
These are some highlights from last year's Feria Juarez in Juarez, Mexico. It's an annual event that usually draws 400,000 or more visitors, but that last year suffered a drop in attendance when city officials decided to hold it at different venues.
Spartans capture Frontier League track & field crowns
ADAMS, New York (WWNY) - The South Jefferson boys’ and girls’ track and field teams are the champions this year. The Spartans made it a clean sweep of the team titles at the Frontier League track & field championships. In an event spread out over three days, the...
Fitness with Jamie: Working the triceps
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Fitness expert Jamie Kalk shows us ways to work those triceps. She emphasizes that you can use weights or less expensive alternatives like stretchy bands and even cans of corn. You can always email Jamie at befitforlife73@gmail.com.
Go deep in the St. Lawrence this weekend, without getting wet
CLAYTON, New York (WWNY) - If you have ever wanted to see the shipwrecks at the bottom of the St. Lawrence River, you have your chance this weekend. It’s free, and you won’t get wet. The 2024 Regional Dive Symposium is set for Clayton Saturday, at the Clayton...
Rain likely tomorrow
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) -Low pressure will increase the clouds tonight and keep the region mainly cloudy tomorrow. Expect some showers overnight with lows in the 50′s. Rain is likely tomorrow. Highs will be in the 60′s. There may be a shower on Thursday. Expect highs around 70.
Fair or unfair? Watertown could charge some with extra fee for sewer connection
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Developers building in a portion of Watertown may need to pay an extra fee for a sewer connection - a fee that would help pay for improvements to an ailing sewer system. But not everyone is for the idea. Roma Miller has built a lot...
Charges against Scottie Scheffler expected to be dropped after shocking arrest
Jefferson County prosecutors are expected to drop the charges against No. 1-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler that stemmed from his arrest Friday morning while trying to enter Valhalla Golf Club, according to No Laying Up. Scheffler, who will play his final round Sunday at the PGA Championship in Louisville, Ky. and sits eight shots back of the lead, has an arraignment scheduled for Tuesday. His quest for another major title took a bizarre turn early Friday morning, when Scheffler was arrested and charged with second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding signals from officer directing traffic —...
Simao won't seek rezoning of city land near retirement community
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Developer P.J. Simao won’t move forward right now with trying to get property he owns in the city of Watertown rezoned. It’s 16 acres of land, the unused part of what used to be the Ives Hill Country Club before 9 holes were sold off.
Salvation Army: warming center was consistently full this season
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The Salvation Army’s warming center in Watertown was consistently full this winter. Captain Dominic Nicoll says the center reached the maximum capacity of 20 people pretty much every night, and there were a few instances where beds were full and people had to be placed elsewhere.
Morning Checkup: Samaritan Summit Village Assisted Living
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - If you’re looking for an assisted living facility for yourself or a loved one, Samaritan Summit Village has openings. Assistant administrator Neva Bossard gave us an overview of what’s involved. Watch the video for her interview during Samaritan’s Morning Checkup segment on 7...
Sackets Harbor Battlefield hosts “Hidden History: Lesser-Known Stories”
SACKETS HARBOR, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Sackets Harbor Battlefield Historic Site will host the U.S. Army’s “Hidden History: Lesser-Known Stories” event at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 25. The event will be at the historic Union Hotel building and hosted by Fort Drum Museum Director Kent Bolke. This is an event that is the “perfect program […]
Jefferson Community College’s 60th Commencement Ceremony on May 17
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Karen L. Belcher, a 1992 graduate, will deliver the keynote address for Jefferson Community College’s 60th Commencement Ceremony for December 2023, May 2024 and August 2024 candidates for graduation on, May 17, 2024 at 7 p.m. Belcher is Executive Director of the Food Bank of Central New York. She first joined […]
Walk promotes mental health awareness
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - There were two main goals: connecting people with mental health resources and ending the stigma surrounding mental disorders. The 19th Annual Mental Health Awareness Walk was held in Watertown on Wednesday. People wore green and walked from the Dulles State Office Building to the Butler...
430 doses of fentanyl found in Upstate NY family's apartment
WATERTOWN — The Metro-Jefferson Drug Task Force arrested two Watertown men after executing a search warrant at the upper apartment of 327 Coffeen St. Investigators said that upon entering the residence they found it to be occupied by one man, one woman and one child. Investigators said they found 430 individual doses of fentanyl and about a half an ounce of cocaine. Digital scales and drug paraphernalia were also seized.
Young powerlifter makes name for herself nationally
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - There’s a 16-year-old girl from Watertown who’s a nice, unassuming person with a certain talent. She’s an award-winning weightlifter, following her older brother to national prominence. Last summer, we told you about John Tyler, a powerlifter whose bench press talents earned him...
Pivot invites public to Prevention Day Picnic
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Pivot in Watertown is inviting the public to enjoy a free picnic while learning about National Prevention Week. It will be holding a Prevention Day Picnic this Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Rotary Pavilion at Thompson Park. Jessica Geis-Archer from Pivot...
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