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Watertown unveils COVID-19 memorial
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) — Remembering those who lost their lives to COVID-19. On Tuesday, May 28, community members and officials unveiled Watertown’s COVID-19 memorial. The ceremony took place in the City’s Thompson Park, where Allison Gorman, chair of Watertown’s COVID-19 Memorial Committee spoke. “It is a somber moment,” Gorman expressed to the crowd. “This memorial […]
2 Downtown Watertown roads closed for construction this week
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - You may need to change your route if you’re traveling through downtown Watertown this week. Tuesday, the 100 and 200 blocks of Washington Street will be closed for construction, that’s the stretch just off Public Square. While that’s closed, the one-way direction on...
Washington Street project in Watertown pushed back to Thursday
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Mother Nature has pushed back work on Washington Street in the City of Watertown to later in the week. In a press release from the city, work originally scheduled to take place on Washington Street today has been postponed and will now occur on Thursday, May 30. The delay is due […]
Watertown city budget wrap-up: 1 pool closes for the summer, streetlamp project nixed & money added for zoo
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The city of Watertown will be operating only two of its three pools this summer. That, along with other measures, will reduce the tax increase from an original proposed $19.3% to around 12%. Council members voted to close the Alteri pool at the fairgrounds for...
April OWL award recipients
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Samaritan Keep Home and Samaritan Summit Village announced the April OWL award recipients. The Outstanding Workers in Long term care award recognizes exemplary staff who support the residents, their families and the caregivers at Samaritan’s long term care facilities. OWL award recipients: Nurse Manager Jeannine Gardner nominated Garwick: “Brittany started here […]
Philadelphia apartment complexes' tenants can keep their pets
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Tenants at two apartment complexes in Philadelphia can keep their pets after all. Last week we reported on a notice given to tenants that Philadelphia Court and Stonewood East apartments would be pet-free as of July 1. The notice offered no compromise of being grandfathered...
Watertown, Black River American Legions recognize Memorial Day
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - In Watertown, dozens of people gathered to honor fallen soldiers at the American Legion this Memorial Day. During the ceremony Monday morning, people bowed their heads in tribute to service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. Some shared stories about fallen military members as wreaths...
Theresa recognizes Memorial Day with day-long event
THERESA, New York (WWNY) - People walking, live music playing, and chicken being served. This is how the Village of Theresa honors fallen troops on Memorial Day weekend. For years, Tracy Bartlett has helped with the chicken cookout, but she says Memorial Day goes beyond good food and family time.
June 1: Flower Memorial Library’s Meet the Author Event
The Flower Memorial Library is holding a Meet the Author Event on Saturday, June 1, starting at 2 p.m. Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library229 Washington St.Watertown, NY Lee Ellen Hickey, author of “Girl in the Glass Coffin,” will be at the library to meet.
New and improved, the Sackets Harbor docks are already being used
SACKETS HARBOR, New York (WWNY) - With new floating docks in the Village of Sackets Harbor, folks now have an easier time mooring their boats. It’s something Taneisha Richey says makes fishing more practical. “Being able to just dock from here is nice, so there’s a lot more room,...
Fort Drum cemeteries open for Memorial Day
FORT DRUM, New York (WWNY) - Fort Drum is opening its cemeteries for Memorial Day. On Monday, May 27th, Fort Drum’s 13 cemeteries will be accessible to the public for those looking to visit in honor of Memorial Day. There are 13 cemeteries located on the installation, and 10...
Zoo New York Butterfly House is open
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Zoo New York’s popular Butterfly House opened on Saturday, May 25. The Butterfly House has been sponsored by SeaComm Credit Union this year. The butterfly house has been in operation for 29 years. Zoo New York is the only zoo in New York State to house native butterflies. Dr. Al Gianfagna, Director Emeritus, is heading the House this Summer. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Flower Library patrons will need your library card due to software update
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Flower Memorial Library will be updating its software on Thursday, May 30. Users must bring a library card to check out materials and use the computers. While the update is in progress, staff will not be able to view the library’s barcode information. Current library operating hours and parking are […]
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