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Carthage Hospital Leader Demands Answers About VA Clinic, Investigation Could Be Launched
The administrator of Carthage Area Hospital says he's ready to fight to get back the VA clinic. Walter Becker confronted VA officials at a news conference in Watertown that included officials from the VA's new provider, Valor Healthcare from Washington D.C. Meanwhile, an investigation could be launched into the bid process that prompted the VA's decision. More
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South Jefferson Veterans Motivated Towards Top of Their Game
A 20-3 record bad? Only for the veterans of the South Jefferson Lady Spartans, who are looking to rebound from 2008. More
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Part 2 of "Living with Wind": A 7 News Series
Drawing to a conclusion, Caroline Tucker speaks with one woman who says that Maple Ridge is not the blessing many say it is. More
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Navy Veteran Speaks on Women in the Military
Tia Christopher is a United States Navy veteran and a sexual assault survivor, something that she says many women are facing in the military. More
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Gouverneur Woman Killed In Head-on Crash
A sedan and VW Beetle collided head on early Thursday morning, killing a Gouverneur woman. More
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Company Taking Over VA Clinic Has Record Of Problems
A day after it was announced that the VA clinic at Carthage Area Hospital will be closed, there are new questions about the company that's taking over the facility and moving it to Watertown. Valor Healthcare has had problems in the past, including complaints from patients and even the federal government. More
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West Carthage Mayor Speaks Out Against VA Clinic Move
A day after learning that the VA clinic is moving from Carthage Area Hospital to Watertown, the mayor of West Carthage is speaking out to try to keep the facility in the village. More
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For Your Health: What's PiYo?
PiYo is a combination of pilates and yoga. As 7 News reporter Cindy Habeeb tells us on For Your Health, the Watertown YMCA offers a session that's geared to seniors. More
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Feedback: 7 News Series: "Full Of Wind"
Maple Ridge Wind farm is New York state's largest wind project. Put into operation in 2006, it has a huge presence on the Tug Hill plateau with 195 windmills. For years, north country communities have been fighting over similar projects in their backyard. So just what is it like to live with these turbines? 7 News' Caroline Tucker takes an in-depth look in her special reports "Full of Wind". More
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Lady Cavaliers a Year Older, a Year Better
IHC Lady Cavaliers basketball team are looking to be one of the top teams in the league for 2009. More
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Jordan Reardon Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison
A former Watertown High School star athlete is going to prison for ten years for intentionally hitting his ex-girlfriend with a car. Jordan Reardon's father broke his silence saying the sentence is "too harsh". More
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Feedback: VA Clinic Moving From Carthage To Watertown, Concerns Arise Over Care
There are changes on the way for some north country veterans now that Carthage Area Hospital has lost its contract to operate its VA clinic. A company from Washington, D.C. is taking over and setting up a new clinic in Watertown. The question remains - what do veterans do during the transition? More
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Watertown Boys Basketball Holds Lofty Goals for 2010
Going 9-11 last season, the Watertown Cyclones Boys Basketball team is looking to its reserves to fill the gaps. More
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State Lawmakers Still Have No Deal On Deficit
Another day has gone by in Albany and New York's lawmakers have still not solved the state's multi-billion dollar budget crisis. This budget affects everything from the health care you receive, to property taxes, to local schools. More
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Feedback: Controversy Over Mammograms
For years, the American Cancer Society has been telling women to get a yearly mammogram once they turn 40. But now a government task force is giving some different and some say "disturbing" advice. More
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Apparent Upset In Race For Cape Vincent Town Supervisor
Absentee ballots have apparently turned the tables in the race for Cape Vincent Town Supervisor as Urban Hirschey has unofficially defeated his incumbent opponent. More
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Another Fire at Black Clawson on Pearl Street
Fire crews responded to the facility on Pearl Street after discarded cigarettes in a metal container sparked a fire. More
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North Country Runners Making Strides Towards Championships
At the State Cross Country Championships at SUNY Plattsburgh, two North Country runners made their marks as two to watch in cross country competition More
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From Coffee to Cars
Originally proposed as a site for a Tim Hortons, the Watertown City Council is now looking at submitted changes for turning the State Street property into a used car lot. More
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What's Going On With Our Weather?
It feels like November in the north country, but it doesn't look like winter yet. In Watertown, we're off to a late start to the snow season. More
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County Clerks' Message Of "No New Plates" Is Heard In Albany
It looks like the brakes have been put on a plan to charge New York drivers for new license plates next year. It's a fight that has wound up on the steps of the state capital after getting its start in the north country. More
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Your Turn: Your Feedback On License Plates, Hacketts & Lawmakers' Pay
Many of you are upset over the state's plan to make you buy license plates as a way to offset the budget deficit. You also wrote to us about Hacketts' plan to file for bankruptcy and St. Lawrence County legislators taking a pay cut. More
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Senators Band Together Against School Cuts
New York state lawmakers are facing major money problems, but a group of state senators say making mid-year budget cuts to school funding is not the solution.
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Saturday: GB Falls in State Play
General Brown's championship season ended Saturday night, as Chenango Forks shut out the Lions. More
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New Businesses Coming to Watertown
New businesses are opening up in downtown Watertown. Some say it's a sign that the major reconstruction project in Public Square is paying off.
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Ogdensburg Officials Describe Budget As Sacrifice For City & Taxpayers
City officials say increases to the retirement fund, rising health care costs and a drop in sales tax revenues are among the driving forces behind the proposal to hike taxes and cut staff. More
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Feedback: Here's What Your New, More Expensive License Plates Will Look Like
Have you seen the new license plates we're getting in New York state? They look a lot like the plates we had in the 60's and 70's, only they're more expensive. More
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McDonald's Athlete Of The Week: Nick Klusacek
This week's honor goes to Nick Klusacek, a standout running back for the General Brown football team. More
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Update: Carthage Man's Condition Improves After Accident
A well known Carthage man was among three people injured Thursday afternoon in a two vehicle crash on Route 3 in the town of Diana. Robert Gormley and another accident victim had to be airlifted to the hospital. More
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Taking Their Game to the Next Level
Two Carthage Lady Comet lacrosse players signed with their respective colleges on Thursday. More
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Thanksgiving Staples: Waldorf Salad
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H1N1 Clinics Crowded in Lewis County
The demand was high in Lowville on Thursday as hundreds turned out to a H1N1 vaccination clinic. More
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Fire Bug In Norwood?
Is there a fire bug in Norwood? An arson task force is going to try to connect the dots between as many as five unsolved fires since 2005. More
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Feedback: Hoffman Considers Another Run, Race With Owens Was Closer Than Once Thought
He may be down, but former Congressional candidate Doug Hoffman says he's not out. Hoffman is considering another run for Congress in 2010.
At the same time, we're learning last week's race between Hoffman and Bill Owens was closer than we thought. More
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Man Arrested On DWI & Other Charges After Court Street Accident
Police say a Watertown man had more than twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system when he allegedly drove his pickup truck into a fire hydrant and light pole early Thursday morning. More
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For Your Health: Flu Clinics Come To Businesses
It isn't just schools and health care facilities worried about the spread of seasonal flu or the H1N1virus. Businesses are also worried about the effect wide spread illness will have on their employees. More
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Former Watertown Indians Manager Visits Channel 7
Ted Kubiak was the manager for the Watertown Indians for several years and while he was in town for a visit, he sat down with Mel Busler to talk about his time with the league. More
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Wednesday Night: President Obama Won't Accept Any Afghan Option
President Obama will not accept any of the current options to add more troops to the war in Afghanistan, the Associated Press reported Wednesday night. Instead, the President is seeking 'clarification' about the U.S. mission there. More
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Aubertine: Legislature Not Foot Dragging on Reductions
North country state senator Darrel Aubertine says the legislature is not 'foot dragging,' when it comes to solving the state's budget problems. Aubertine says legislators are being 'deliberate.' More
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Wednesday: Home at Last For 3rd BCT Soldiers
The first 3rd Brigade Combat Team soldiers returned home to Fort Drum early Wednesday, to the open arms and open relief of loved ones. More
