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Chaumont voters reject plan to dissolve village

CHAUMONT, New York (WWNY) - Chaumont will remain a village after Tuesday’s election. Voters rejected a plan to dissolve it into the town of Lyme, 134 to 75. The push started after village officials ended services like free garbage and recycling pickup to keep taxes lower. A petition to dissolve collected more than 100 signatures.

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4 people escape burning home in Jefferson Co.

TOWN OF ALEXANDRIA, New York (WWNY) - No one was injured after a fire broke out at a home in the town of Alexandria Wednesday morning. Fire officials say calls came in reporting a fire at a house on Hunter Road around 3 a.m. Flames were visible from multiple parts...

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‘You’re not a burden’: Family speaks out after loved one’s death by suicide at TI Bridge

HORSEHEADS, New York (WWNY) - If you are having a mental health crisis, you can call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. A Horseheads family wants people in crisis to hear that they are not a burden. Their loved one, Alea Melendez, 30, died by suicide after...

Horseheads, NY · 23h
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Stewart’s Shops in Town of Watertown to move forward

TOWN OF WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The Town of Watertown Town Board passed a resolution Thursday night to move forward with a Stewart’s Shops project on Route 3. The shop will be built on Route 3 across from Target. The project has been stalled as those involved figured...

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North Country resident charged with petit larceny stemming from complaint last winter in Jefferson County

WATERTOWN- A larceny complaint during the winter of 2025 in the North Country has resulted in the arrest of a local resident. On Tuesday afternoon, the New York State Police (Adams) formally charged Dana M. Stevens, 34, of Carthage, NY with one misdemeanor count of petit larceny. Trooper said this...

Jefferson County, NY · 2d

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Adams woman arrested for over $12,000 in alleged SNAP fraud

TOWN OF ADAMS, New York (WWNY) - An Adams woman was arrested Wednesday on four felony charges alleging she received SNAP benefits she was not entitled to, according to an arrest report and felony complaints in Watertown City Court. Nicole Brown, 35, of Adams, was charged with first-degree offering a...

Watertown, NY · 2d

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NY-24: Tenney declares victory over Ellman

(WWNY) - Republican incumbent Claudia Tenney declared victory over Democratic challenger Alissa Ellman. The 24th District represents part of Jefferson County, including Watertown. The Associated Press called the race in Tenney’s favor. “I am deeply grateful to the people of New York’s 24th District for once again placing their...

Jefferson County, NY · 2d

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Watertown city clerk to retire after 15 years

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Watertown city clerk Ann Saunders is retiring in December after 15 years in the role. According to city leaders, Saunders’ last day will be December 4th. Since being appointed city clerk in 2011, Saunders has helped residents navigate essential services and maintained vital records...

Watertown, NY · 2d

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Man allegedly swiped brother-in-law’s $20K coin collection

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A man is accused of stealing up to $20,000 worth of coins from his brother-in-law. Watertown police arrested Kyle Monahan, 31, on Wednesday. Police and court documents differ on his address: one says he lives in Watertown, while the other lists a Dexter address. According...

Watertown, NY · 23h

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North Country at Work: From farm stands to factories, strengthening agriculture in Jefferson County

Nov 06, 2026 — Ana Williams-BergenNorth Country at Work: From farm stands to factories, strengthening agriculture in Jefferson County. Let’s say you run a cheese factory, and you’re looking to expand your operation. If you’re in Jefferson County, you pick up the phone and call Jay Matteson.

Jefferson County, NY · 14h

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Red Cross aids three people after LaFargeville fire

The local Red Cross is assisting three people after an early Wednesday fire in Jefferson County.

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Benefit planned for family of sick child

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A fundraiser is planned to benefit the family of a 10-year-old girl who has been sick. Organizers Andrea Carr and David Clement appeared on 7 News at Noon on Thursday to talk about the event. Watch their interview above. They said Evie Falge has been...

Watertown, NY · 1d

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Watertown and Massena hit record-high temperatures

Two North Country towns have already seen record-high temperatures on Thursday.

Watertown, NY · 2d

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North Country’s voter turnout was historic for mid-term election

LOWVILLE, New York (WWNY) - Election officials in the tri-county region reported voter turnout from Tuesday’s midterm election, with one county beating its turnout from the last presidential election. Lewis County turnout. Traditionally, presidential elections see the highest voter turnout. However, Lewis County reported more ballots were cast Tuesday...

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