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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 Isaiah Massey, Henry Coffeen, Zachariah Butterfield, Jonathan […]
Traffic Advisory: Factory Street lane closures July 22-24
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The City of Watertown has contracted with Land Pro Inc for landscaping on Factory Street, work will start on Monday, July 22, and continue through to July 24, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Lane closures will occur as needed. Motorists should exercise extreme caution when encountering work crews […]
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.
Traffic Advisory: North side of Public Square closed for DRI installation
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The City of Watertown will be closing a traffic lane on the North side of Public Square to facilitate installation of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative art project. Closure will begin on Monday July 22, at 6 a.m. and is expected to be complete by the end of the day. Motorists should […]
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 […]
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. Event Schedule: Thursday, July 25: Friday, July 26: Saturday July 27: To enter your boat, camp or jet-ski in the parade fill out the form HERE.
52nd Can-Am Festival’s Final Day
SACKETS HARBOR, New York (WWNY) - The 52nd annual Can-Am Festival wrapped up on Sunday, and despite a stormy week, the Can-Am Festival Committee Chairman Brenda Jock Derouin says the attendance this year was good. “I think it was fabulous this year, the weather was perfect so that really helped,”...
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