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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...
Your Turn: feedback on Shirley Winters, Lowville festival & lion statues
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Convicted child killer and arsonist Shirley Winters got out of prison last week under a state law that allows inmates to get out early for good behavior:. This is why there should be a death penalty. Derek Oliver. The rules that allow this psychopath to...
A sweet celebration at the Maple Hall of Fame induction ceremony
CROGHAN, New York (WWNY) - It was a sweet day to be in Croghan, With North American maple enthusiasts coming together to commemorate a pair of accomplished colleagues. “It’s kind of one of those things that whenever you tell people this happens in Croghan they’re surprised,” said Cathy Yancey, International Maple Museum Centre Director.
Grant awarded to South Lewis educator
TURIN — The North Central Zone of the Retired Educators of New York (RENY) announces Michael H. Comet, South Lewis Central School, as the winner of the 2024 Hudson-Kramer Award for Professional Educators. One of the objectives of RENY is to work toward the advancement of education in our...
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.
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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...
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...
Preview – May 14, 2024 | WPBS Weekly: Inside the Stories
Watch TUESDAY NIGHTS at 7:30 PM – Stream Anytime at http://bit.ly/wpbsweekly. —- WPBS Weekly: Inside the Stories is brought to you by Carthage Hospital Walk-In Clinic, North Country Orthopedic Group, Claxton-Hepburn Hospital, and The Doctor D. Susan Badenhausen Legacy Fund of The Northern New York Community Foundation. Additional funding from the New York State Education Department.
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...
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...
June 7: Lewis County Hospital Foundation golf tournament
The Lewis County Hospital Foundation will host its golf tournament on Friday, June 7 at Cedar’s Golf Course in Lowville. The tournament is a 4-person captain-and-crew with men’s, women’s and co-ed divisions. The registration fee is $400 per team and includes greens fees, a pair of carts per foursome, breakfast, lunch on the course and a […]
3 rescued from their burning town of Denmark home
DENMARK, New York (WWNY) - Three members of a Lewis County family were rushed to hospitals after being rescued from their burning home Sunday night. Firefighters were called to 3491 Deer River Road in the town of Denmark at 9:40 p.m. The home, owned by 54-year-old Frank Buchal and his...
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.
Missing Carthage teen found safe
CARTHAGE, New York (WWNY) - The Carthage Police Department says a Carthage teen who ran away Friday night has been found safe. According to Carthage Police, 15-year-old Amarilee Hollenbeck was last seen Friday night around 8:30 p.m. Police originally asked people to be on the lookout for a black female...
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