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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 […]
‘Sends a clear message’: Watertown bans public flag raisings
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) — The City of Watertown will no longer have public flag raisings. Watertown City Council has issued a new policy regarding flags at City Hall. On May 6, the City Council voted to ban all public flag raisings outside the American, state, POW-MIA and Tree City USA flags. Watertown Mayor Sarah Compo-Pierce […]
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...
Inside the Studio – Managing Summer Allergies | WPBS Weekly: Inside the Stories
With Summer just around the bend, no doubt many of us are already dreading the allergies that come with it. But there are ways to manage those allergies, while still enjoying all that the North Country has to offer. —- WPBS Weekly: Inside the Stories is brought to you by...
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...
Carthage Little Theatre to present ‘No Body Like Jimmy’
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - It’s described as “the kookiest whodunit you’ll ever see.” Carthage Little Theatre will present No Body Like Jimmy later this month. Cast members Terry Burgess and Mike Potter appeared on 7 News at Noon on Thursday to talk about it. Watch their interview above.
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.
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.
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...
Retail theft pilot progam
Mayor Adams announced a new plan to crack down on retail theft. It is supposed to make life easier for businesses to share video and other information with police. FOX 5 NY’s Stephanie Bertini spoke with workers about whether they think it will make a difference.
Watertown’s Red Lobster closes abruptly, employees stunned
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Longstanding Watertown restaurant Red Lobster abruptly closed Monday with signs plastered on the doors. The restaurant’s general manager and employees confirmed the closure with 7 News. Around 40 people were employed there. One of them, Aggie Towsley, was on her way to the restaurant...
Man unhurt after overturning pickup truck on Gotham Street Road
TOWN OF WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A town of Watertown man escaped injury when the pickup truck he was driving overturned and crashed into a utility pole. It happened on Gotham Street Road in the town of Watertown at around 10:20 a.m. on Tuesday. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office...
Watertown lawmakers discuss Globe Mini-Mall & 1-time sewer fees for developers
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Watertown is still working to issue sewer permits to developers looking to build in a portion of the city. It was discussed at a city council work session Monday night. In February 2022, a main sewer line within the city had too much running through...
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...
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.
Driver walks away from crash that split pickup truck in two
TOWN OF BROWNVILLE, New York (WWNY) - A crash in the town of Brownville Sunday night split a pickup truck in two and sent the driver to the hospital. It happened near 16826 County Route 53 at around 10:37 p.m. (See more photos of the crash below this article.) According...
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 […]
Town of Wilna considers peace officer
WILNA, New York (WWNY) - Court nights are becoming a problem in the town of Wilna and lawmakers are wondering if the town needs a peace officer. According to minutes from an April board meeting, court nights come with disgruntled defendants with police getting called many times. Police response times...
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