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Northern NY sports scoreboard: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Time is running out on the regular season in the north country springs sports squads with the post-season fast approaching. Let’s take a look at the Tuesday sports scoreboard from around the area. High school boys lacrosse Watertown 14, South Jefferson 9 Carthage 16, Thousand Islands 3 Massena 14, Salmon River 7 Colton-Pierrepont 17, Malone […]
Red Lobster in Watertown closes out of nowhere
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – A longtime Watertown eatery has closed its doors on Monday, May 13. The Red Lobster location on Arsenal Street in Watertown has closed abruptly. A search on the restaurant’s website showed that the Watertown location as “temporarily closed.” A further looked at the 20831 Arsenal Street location’s Facebook page shows the […]
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...
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.
In the octagon: MMA returns to Watertown
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - It’s time to get back into the octagon this Saturday night at the Watertown arena. Mixed martial arts is back for another full night of action. It’s Victory 36 cage fighting championships. Fifteen total matches are scheduled including a first for this area.
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...
Pivot invites public to Prevention Day Picnic
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Pivot in Watertown is inviting the public to enjoy a free picnic while learning about National Prevention Week. It will be holding a Prevention Day Picnic this Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Rotary Pavilion at Thompson Park. Jessica Geis-Archer from Pivot...
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...
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.
May 19: Family Fun Day
To benefit the General Brown Youth Cheer Program there will be a Family Fun Day on Sunday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Brownville American Legion. Brownville American Legion101 Washington St.Brownville, NY 13615 At the event there will be: Food will be available for purchase from City Dawgz of NNY.
Watertown City School District hires Brianne Durham
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) –The Watertown City School District has announced the hiring of Brianne Durham as the new Assistant Superintendent for Operations and Finance, effective July 8, 2024. Durham brings 25 years of experience in accounting and finance, as well as a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to educational excellence. A local graduate of […]
May 18: Pig Roast in Great Bend
The Great Bend Fire Department is holding a pig roast on Saturday, May 18, starting at 12 p.m. Great Bend Fire Department32768 Route 26Great Bend, NY The roast will cost $15 with both eat in or takeout options available. There will also be a penny social at the event.
Mainly cloudy with late-day showers
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - It’s looking like a mild week temperature-wise. Today we’ll have highs in the upper 60s. We could see a sprinkle or two this morning, but the day should be mainly dry and mainly cloudy. There’s a 60% chance of rain starting late in...
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...
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...
Watertown officials optimistic owner will clean up lot
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Watertown code enforcement officials are optimistic a cluttered lot will get cleaned up. Officials say someone filed a complaint about 430 Court Street. Code officers went there and found unregistered and uninspected vehicles on the lot, along with rubbish and debris. Code Enforcement Officer Dana...
Watertown American Legion Post 61 to commemorate D-Day anniversary
The Watertown American Legion Post 61 will host a number of events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day on Thursday, June 6. These events will take place at the legion post at 138 Sterling Street. Here’s a list of events that will occur on that date: The post invites the public to join them […]
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