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Local History: Why is Watertown known as the “Garland City”
ABC 50 spoke with Flower Memorial Librarian, Ashley Pickett, Librarian I, about Watertown History. In the video above you can listen to Pickett give a brief history lesson on how Watertown became known as “Garland City.”. Public Square, originally called the Mall, was created in 1805 when Hart and...
New rules for Fido crossing the border
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - There are new federal regulations for dogs crossing the border and coming into the United States. They will take effect August 1. Dogs coming into the states will need to be at least six months old, have a microchip, be vaccinated against rabies, and the animal must appear healthy.
Henderson Harbor’s 2024 Christmas in July Celebration
Henderson Harbor is holding Christmas in July from Thursday, July 25, to Saturday, July 27, at various locations. 8 p.m. — Meet The Elves – Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony – Christmas Vacation Wagon. Friday, July 26:. 8 a.m. — all entrees for the Gingerbread House Competition must...
Jefferson County dealing with disruptions after global internet outage
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The global internet outage is affecting Jefferson County government. In an announcement from the county, the disruptions started in the overnight hours according to interim county administrator Dylan Soper. As of the 8 a.m. announcement, county 911 and public safety communications were operational. Soper added that the county is working to […]
Fort Drum’s Hays Hall damaged during recent storm
FORT DRUM, N.Y. (WWTI) – The recent severe weather has also affected Fort Drum. Hays Hall on the military base suffered storm damage from the recent severe weather. According to Fort Drum officials, a part of the “roof was damaged and the offices underneath the damaged portion of roof experienced some minor flooding.”
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