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Feedback: Conquering The Great (School) Divide

Construction is expected to begin this fall on Creekwood Apartments, a 200 unit complex that’s partly in the Watertown City School District and partly in the General Brown Central School District.

Technically, it’s possible that some children will go to school in Watertown and others will go to General Brown.

However, officials with each district’s board of education are working to avoid that scenario.

Beaver Falls Driver Strikes Teens with Vehicle

At approximately 9:45 p.m. last night, a Beaver Falls man was driving south on Main Street in Beaver Falls when he became distracted and veered into four teens.

Two of the four pedestrians were struck by the car and were taken to the hospital with head injuries.

Senate Majority Leader Brings $500K Grant To Sackets Harbor

The village of Sackets Harbor will soon be able to fix some long-standing flooding problems.

New Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos visited the north country Tuesday to announce a $500,000 grant.

Tuesday’s Briefing: Golisano’s Millions

Rochester business millionaire, and former Independence Party candidate for Governor, Tom Golisano wants to elect people who think like he does. So do you, I would guess. But Golisano’s putting lots of his money where his mouth is.

Copenhagen Voters Consider $4.5 Million Renovation

A leaky roof, inefficient 40 year old boilers and several bathrooms that are not handicapped accessible.

Those are a few of the things that will be fixed if voters in the Copenhagen Central School District approve a nearly $4.5 million renovation proposition.

Gearing Up For The New York State Fair

Summer just wouldn’t be summer without the New York State Fair!

The fair showcases everything that’s good about the Empire State, including the dairy industry.

Tennis Anyone?

They’re not exactly ready for Wimbledon or the U.S. Open now, but they could be someday.

Some youngsters are taking tennis lessons in Watertown this summer.

Creekwood Homes Project Moves Forward, But Where Should the Children Go to School?

That’s the question Watertown City Council faced at its meeting Monday as the council approved the 200 unit multifamily complex project.

The development extends over two townships, Pamelia and Watertown, and because of district boundaries, parents may have to choose between General Brown or Watertown School Districts.

7 News reporter Rachel Kent says that while the council is hopeful that a solution will be worked out, gas prices and the economy will most likely play a factor for families facing the problem.

Doctor John Herrman Celebrated in Lewis County

For 43 years, Doctor John Herrman has worked in Lewis County, and not just at what his title would suggest.

Yesterday, county legislators and other community leaders took time to honor a man that has had several accomplishments during his service to the area.

Milk Prices Skyrocket

The price has shot up by more than 70 cents a gallon since May and we’re not talking about gas.

You can now add milk to the long list of things that are getting more expensive.

In fact, the cost of a gallon of milk is rising even faster than a gallon of gas.