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Coast Guard warns of dangerously cold water on St. Lawrence River
ALEXANDRIA BAY, N.Y. (WWTI) — Blue skies and sunshine can be deceiving on the St. Lawrence River. The U.S. Coast Guard Alexandria Bay has warned of dangerously low water temperatures, despite May’s warmer weather. “We’re looking at water temps anywhere from 49 degrees to roughly the low fifties,” Alexandria Bay Chief Petty Officer Joshua McGowan. […]
A. Bay spruced up for start of summer season
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Scores of young people and adults fanned out in Alexandria Bay Friday morning to spruce up the village in advance of Memorial Day, which marks the unofficial start of the summer tourist season. Elijah McIlrath, a senior at Alexandria Central, was one of more than...
3 Fort Drum soldiers shoot down enemy drones, earn prestigious 'Ace' status
FORT DRUM, New York (WWNY) - A trio of Fort Drum soldiers back from combat have earned “Ace” status. It’s a major achievement. The three are members of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team. “It was our job. We knew the consequences of our actions if we did...
May 19: Rutland Volunteer Fire Department chicken BBQ
The Rutland Volunteer Fire Department will host a drive-thru chicken barbecue on Sunday, May 19 at the fire hall on 28502 State Route 126. The meal costs $13 and includes a half-chicken, macaroni salad, baked beans and a roll. Half-chickens are also available for $9. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. until all are served. […]
Cooperative Extension to hold annual plant sale this weekend
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County is having its annual plant sale. Horticulture educator Cierra Williams says it will feature annuals and perennials from various vendors as well as CCE’s crew of master gardeners. Watch the video for her interview on 7 News This...
What’s Happening this Weekend? May 17-19
Here’s what is happening in the North Country this Weekend… Friday, May 17 Event Where When Fishing Derbies Henderson Harbor Village Wide Yard Sale Philadelphia 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Village Wide Yard Sale Evans Mills 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Village Wide Yard Sale Pulaski 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Homeschool Mini Prom Flower […]
Samaritan’s March DAISY and BEE Award recipients
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Samaritan Medical Center has announced its March 2024 DAISY and BEE Award recipients. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support patient care, at the hospital and all outpatient clinics, the Award Recipients are as follows: For receiving […]
29 Fort Drum soldiers receive Purple Heart
FORT DRUM, New York (WWNY) - Twenty-nine Fort Drum soldiers who’ve come home from deployments to Syria and Iraq have been honored for their service. They received the Purple Heart, a military decoration given to those who are wounded or killed while serving. The 29 soldiers from the 10th...
State Police investigating personal injury accident Town of Brownville
BROWNVILLE, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York State police are investigating a personal injury accident that happened after 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12. State troopers responded to 16801 County Route 53 in the town of Brownville for a one car personal injury automobile accident. The operator was identified as 40-year-old Derek Webb of Watertown. He was […]
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...
Send It To 7 Pics of the Week: Northern lights, critters & more!
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The northern lights last week were quite the spectacle. Trenton Thompson saw them in LaFargeville. Laurie Cummings saw them in Ogdensburg. Joanne Nugent Ward was at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield... And Theresa Lundy was in Hammond. This is the time of year for babies! Here’s...
JCC nursing students ready to join profession after pinning ceremony
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - With pins hanging around their necks, 46 Jefferson Community College nursing students are ready to join the health care profession. The school held a pinning ceremony late Thursday afternoon in the gym at the McVean Center. The ceremony is a tradition in nursing, signifying the...
May 17 & 18: Car Show in Clayton
Pre-registration closes Thursday, May 16. There will be the 12th Annual Two Nations 1000 Islands Extravaganza Car Show at Cerow Rec Park in Clayton. The car show days and times: More information is available on their website and you can pre-register your car Here, pre-registration closes Thursday, May 16.
Memorial Day observance services and events around NNY
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – There will be a number of Memorial Day parades and observances across the north country. Here’s a look at a number of parades and ceremonies from around the area this coming Memorial Day weekend. Canton and DeKalb Junction The two St. Lawrence County towns will host memorial services on Monday, May […]
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...
May 31: Firefighter Graduation Ceremony at JCC
The Recruit Firefighter Training Academy Graduation Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 31, starting at 3 p.m. in the Jules Building Theater. Jefferson Community College1220 Coffeen St.Watertown, NY Attendees are to enter using doors by the cafeteria, the theater is on the lower level and there will be refreshments to follow.
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