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Albany, NY

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Landlords in Watertown say there should be more consequences for tenants who damage their properties. During public comments at Monday night’s city council meeting, several landlords voiced their frustration with the council and law enforcement. Most agreed the issues they’re seeing were exacerbated by...

Watertown landlords express frustration over tenant damage

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A Watertown landlord says he’s prepared to stop investing in Watertown, if tenants aren’t handed consequences for their alleged squatting, property damage, and drug activity. Ed Smalls stood before council for more than ten minutes Monday night, detailing his many frustrations, including the...

Watertown landlord prepared to stop investing in Watertown, cites squatting, drugs

Pennsylvania State

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Arlow K. Kiehl, 88, Watertown, went home to be with the Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 18th, 2023, at his home with his family at his side and under the direction of Hospice of Jefferson County. The memorial service for Mr. Kiehl will be...

Arlow K. Kiehl, 88, of Watertown

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A man who stole a police vehicle last summer is going to prison. Donald Hutt Jr. was sentenced Monday in Jefferson County Court to two-and-a-third to seven years behind bars. Hutt stole a police vehicle last August in a wild series of events that began...

Man who stole police vehicle sentenced to prison

Ogdensburg, NY

OGDENSBURG, New York (WWNY) - Discussions continued Monday night in Ogdensburg over adding more firefighters. City comptroller Andrea Gray presented councillors with a 10-year staffing analysis. It says the city could save more than $200,000 in one year by hiring four more firefighters, bringing the department up to 21. The...

Ogdensburg continues to mull fire department staffing

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Clayton, NY

CLAYTON, New York (WWNY) - Sally Ierlan Russell, 90, Clayton and formerly of Ogdensburg, passed away Monday morning, March 20, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Home, Ogdensburg. Sally was born in Watertown August 9, 1932, daughter of Bruce R. and Frances H. Duggan Ierlan. She graduated from Clayton Central School in 1951 and from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1954 as a Registered Nurse.

Sally Ierlan Russell, 90, of Clayton and formerly of Ogdensburg

Canton, NY

CANTON, New York (WWNY) - A Waddington man who fled police after a traffic stop is accused of possessing a quantity of meth. St. Lawrence County sheriff’s deputies say 47-year-old Leslie George refused to comply and fled the scene after he was pulled over on State Route 68 in the town of Canton on Sunday.

Man flees traffic stop, charged with drug possession

Potsdam, NY

HERMON, New York (WWNY) - Gordon A. Hartle, 96, recent resident of Legacy K Elder Care in Hermon, died Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Calling hours will be Thursday, March 23 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Lawrence Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 21 Park Street, Canton. His funeral will be Thursday at 1:15 PM with Lay Pastor John Frary officiating. Burial will be in Bayside Cemetery, Potsdam in the spring.

Gordon A. Hartle, 96, formerly of Potsdam

Gouverneur, NY

GOUVERNEUR, New York (WWNY) - A memorial service for Scott Hay will be held on Saturday, March 25 at 11 am at the Gouverneur First Presbyterian Church. Calling hours will be 10-11 am, previous to the service. Scott, 72, passed away on March 2nd at his home in Florida.

Scott Hay, 72, of Gouverneur

Jefferson County, NY

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A man who threatened his mother with a box cutter while demanding money from her will serve a term of probation. Miguel Harvey, who was 23 at the time of his arrest in January, was sentenced Monday in Jefferson County court. He pleaded guilty to...

Man gets probation in mom robbery

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A professional appraisal of the Thompson Park Golf Course has found the city of Watertown paid almost 3 times more than what its value is:. It’s outrageous...There is NOTHING that was done correctly in this deal. Michelle Badour Tinsley. Don’t care as long as...

Your Turn: feedback on golf course appraisal, Canton plaza & driverless buggy

Yonkers, NY

Cape Vincent, NY

CAPE VINCENT, New York (WWNY) - Kerry Elizabeth Dunn-O’Brien passed away at her home in Cape Vincent, NY on March 14, 2023. She was 69 years old. Kerry was born on October 27, 1953, in Yonkers, NY, to Patricia (Cullen) Dunn and Thomas Patrick Dunn. Following her father’s sudden death in 1957, her mother married Robert E. Lee, of Stamford, Conn., who served as a much-revered and cherished second father to Kerry throughout her life. A graduate of Fox Lane High School in Bedford, NY, Kerry wed Kevin John O’Brien, of South Salem, NY, on January 28, 1979.

Kerry Elizabeth Dunn-O’Brien, 69, of Cape Vincent

Carthage, NY

CHAMPION, New York (WWNY) - A Celebration of Life for Mr. George Waite, 86, who passed away on February 19, 2023, will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023, at 11:00 am at the Carthage Elks Club 511 Fulton St, Carthage, NY 13619. He will be laid to rest in...

Celebration of Life: George Waite, 86, of Champion

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Watertown’s YMCA will host this year’s New York State YMCA Gymnastics Championship. In late April, 8 teams and more than 200 gymnasts from across the state will compete. “Kids train from four hours a week to 16 hours a week, so it’s a...

YMCA gymnastics championship to benefit Watertown area economy

Syracuse, NY

DEKALB JUNCTION, New York (WWNY) - Lori E. Chilton, 60 of DeKalb Junction, died on March 17, 2023, at United Helpers Rehabilitation and Senior Care, Canton, Allen-Denesha Funeral Home, DeKalb Junction, entrusted with arrangements. There will be calling hours at the funeral home, Saturday, March 25, 2023, 1 PM –...

Lori E. Chilton, 60, of DeKalb Junction

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Spring started Monday evening, so today is the first full day of spring. Places could see some mixed precipitation this morning, but it’s not expected to last into the afternoon and it will only be light, scattered rain or snow showers. The afternoon will...

Not bad for (very) early spring

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Therese Irene (O’Neill) Sparacino, 84, passed away March 19, 2023, after a prolonged illness. Therese was affectionately known as Tess or Tessie by those who loved her. As a devout Catholic throughout her life, she found great comfort in her faith. Therese was born in Watertown NY, the youngest daughter of Herman and Sarah O’Neill. She graduated high school from Immaculate Heart Academy in June of 1956. Throughout her life, she held many different jobs but the most important were a devoted and loving wife, mother, aunt, and grandmother. In May of 1965, she married Joseph Vincent Sparacino at Sacred Heart Church in Watertown. They had a loving marriage and friendship that lasted nearly 58 years.

Therese Irene (O’Neill) Sparacino, 84, of Watertown

Lacona, NY

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Carol J. Pester, 75, formerly of Lacona, passed away Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at the Samaritan Summit Village where she has resided since 2019. There are no services. Burial will be private in the Woodside Cemetery, Belleville. Arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville.

Carol J. Pester, 75, formerly of Lacona

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - “Into the Woods” is coming to Gouverneur High School this weekend. Mariah Manning is the narrator and Niciara House-Bowman plays Cinderella in the musical, which is a mashup of several different well-known fairy tales. Watch the video for their interview on 7 News...

Gouverneur presents ‘Into the Woods’ this weekend

Lowville, NY

TOWN OF LOWVILLE, New York (WWNY) - “A liability nightmare waiting to happen.” That’s how Lowville’s town attorney describes insurance coverage for the upcoming SNIRT Run. For 17 years, the part snow, part dirt sprint has attracted thousands of people to Lewis County every April. With...

Town of Lowville voices concerns over SNIRT Run’s liability issues

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A mandate from the Environmental Protection Agency could lead to one of the most expensive undertakings in the city of Watertown’s history. It’s all part of an effort to improve the quality of drinking water. Now, the city is on the hunt for grants to pay for the project which could cost up to $35 million.

Drinking water mandate could cost Watertown $35M

Tennessee State

Hermon, NY

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee (WWNY) - Eleanor Jane Dewey 99, passed away on Sunday March 19, 2023 at AHC Clarksville, Tennessee. There will be no funeral services at this time. Future arrangements will be made by Allen-Denesha Funeral Home, DeKalb Junction, New York to be held June 12, 2023. 1 PM at Hermon Cemetery.

Eleanor Jane Dewey, 99, formerly of Hermon

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Spring is about to start, and summer is right around the corner. 4-H Camp Wabasso director Sabrina DeRue said camps are available for ages 6 to 16. Watch the video for her interview on 7 News This Morning. Some of the activities at camps are...

Time to sign up for 4-H Camp Wabasso

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - “The Addams Family” will be onstage at Watertown High School this weekend. Jack Marra plays Gomez and Jonah Stone is Uncle Fester in the musical adaptation of the popular movies and TV shows. Watch the video for their interview on 7 News This...

“The Addams Family” comes to Watertown High

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The Northern New York Community Foundation is launching a student competition to restock area food pantries and school backpack programs. Director of communications Ken Eysaman told us about the “Canstruction” competition. He says the idea came from NNYCF’s LEAD Council (Leadership, Engagement, Access, and Direction).

NNYCF holds ‘Canstruction’ competition to restock food pantries

Hammond, NY

HAMMOND, New York (WWNY) - A sensational season for the Hammond girls’ basketball team was capped off Sunday with a state Class D championship. Sunday night was a time to celebrate. The team bus received an escort of police and fire vehicles back to the school, stopping first in Morristown where some of the Lady Red Devil basketball players go to school before making its way down Route 37 to Hammond.

Hammond coach reflects on successful hoops season

Adams, NY

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A father who lied to co-workers and friends that his four year old son had died of leukemia is going to prison. In Jefferson County Court Monday, Kaleb Stevens was sentenced to 2-4 years in state custody. Stevens was sentenced as a second felony offender,...

Father who lied about son’s death going to prison

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13 people hurt in multi-vehicle pileup on Interstate 81

TOWN OF WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - At least 12 vehicles, including 4 tractor trailers, were involved in a pileup on Interstate 81 Wednesday afternoon. Town...

13 people hurt in multi-vehicle pileup on Interstate 81

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