WWNY - News - Local http://www.wwnytv.com/news/local RSS Feed for WWNY - News - Local en-us Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:43:12 GMT Feedback: Congressman Owens, Health Care Reform & His Future http://www.wwnytv.com/news/local/88667652.html The big vote on health care reform is set for Sunday and the north country's representative in Washington is one lawmaker who will make or break the bill. So, what are the political pitfalls for Congressman Bill Owens as he mulls his decision? Feedback: State Funding Cuts Could End Teen Pregnancy Program http://www.wwnytv.com/news/local/88654737.html When it comes to teen pregnancy rates, New York state ranks 11th in the nation. In the north country, many teen moms learn how to care for their babies through a special teen pregnancy program. But due to another state budget cut, teen moms might have to go without the extra help. Glen Park Man Accused Of Molesting Mentally Disabled Boy http://www.wwnytv.com/news/local/88627147.html Bail is set at $25,000 for a Glen Park man accused of having sexual contact with a 15 year old mentally disabled boy. Gloversville Man Arrested for Allegedly Possessing Drugs, Resisting Arrest http://www.wwnytv.com/news/local/88550922.html A 22-year-old man from Gloversville was arrested outside the St. Lawrence University bookstore on Thursday, after being found in possession of cocaine, marijuana and resisting arrest. Watertown Police Accuse Two Men In Connection With Home Invasion http://www.wwnytv.com/news/local/88674932.html The Watertown Police Department arrested two men in connection with a home invasion in the city early Friday morning. Watertown Gets Closer To Hiring New Fire Chief http://www.wwnytv.com/news/local/88582557.html An undisclosed number of potential candidates took the civil service exam to be Watertown's next fire chief, but the results of the test still need to be finalized. Button Running For St. Lawrence County Treasurer http://www.wwnytv.com/news/local/88669937.html Canton Town Supervisor Dave Button is joining the race for St. Lawrence County treasurer. St. Lawrence County Couple Welcomes Home Triplets http://www.wwnytv.com/news/local/88590762.html Parents will tell you caring for a newborn can be exhausting. Now try to imagine caring for three babies at once. That's exactly what a St. Lawrence County couple is doing with infant triplets. WWNY Mourns Loss Of 7 News Family Member Melody Monroe http://www.wwnytv.com/news/local/88569427.html WWNY-TV is mourning the loss of a member of the 7 News family. Melody Monroe, who worked behind the scenes at 7 News for 22 years, passed away Friday. Vehicle Stop on I-81 Recovers 160 Bags of Cocaine http://www.wwnytv.com/news/local/88556862.html Two New York City men were stopped on I-81 by Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies, who, after searching the vehicle, discovered 160 bags of cocaine.