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Wol the Barn Owl gets a new habitat at Zoo New York
A long time Zoo New York resident is getting a new habitat.
Saturday Sports: Watertown City Golf Championship tees off this weekend
One of the few sporting events still taking place locally this summer due to COVID-19 began Saturday at the Watertown Golf Club as the best golfers in the area teed it up for the 2020 Watertown Mens City Golf Championship.
Two assisted by Red Cross after vehicle crashes into their home
The Central & Northern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross is assisting two after a vehicle crashed into their home on Sterling Street in Watertown this week.
A “wheely” cool skateboard designed by a Norwood teen
A north country teen’s artwork get’s decked out!
Samaritan nursing homes preparing to allow visitation
Nursing homes across the state have shut down in-person visitation in lieu of the coronavirus pandemic, only allowing for window visits. Now, those restriction are loosening.
Friday’s Sports: Long time South Lewis Athletic Director retires
C. Brian Oaks has been a fixture at South Lewis for the last 25 years, but at the end of the school year the Falcons athletic director called it a career after 38 years as a teacher and administrator.
Blast from the Past: 1996 Jefferson County Fair
On this week’s Blast from the Past, we go back to July 1996, to the Jefferson County Fair.
Bringing summer camp to you, Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Camp In A Box
Cornell Cooperative Extension’s annual North Wind Day Camp at the Learning Farm is off due to circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. But you can take it home with you by signing up for a Camp in a Box.
Holy Smokes! A BBQ restaurant opens in Watertown’s Public Square Saturday
Holy Smokes Bourbon & Barbecue in Watertown is opening it’s doors Saturday.
Texas A&M police say student who reported racist notes placed them there himself
In a report released to KBTX on Thursday, police at Texas A&M University said a student who reported finding racist notes on his car’s windshield last month may have placed the papers there himself.
Local fitness center joins lawsuit to reopen gyms
A north country fitness center is part of a class action lawsuit that seeks to open gyms and fitness centers.
Friday’s numbers: new COVID cases in Jefferson, St. Lawrence counties
St. Lawrence County added one new case; Jefferson County added two.
Numbers are good, but wear masks & stay distant, governor says
New York state has now recorded more than 400,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus.
Early morning crash kills St. Lawrence County man
State police are investigating a crash early Friday morning that killed a Brasher man.
Watch: celebrating North Country All-Stars
7 News couldn’t honor our North Country All-Stars with a banquet this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, so we made a television special for them.
Run for the River goes virtual
Save the River development director Bridget Wright says the event typically draws about 500 runners.
Firefighters battle flare-ups at persistent Plessis fire
The Plessis Volunteer Fire Department was packing up after tackling an outdoor blaze Thursday.
Sackets Harbor residents asked to conserve water
The dry weather has been a cause for concern in Sackets Harbor.
Boil-water advisory posted in town of Alexandria
The advisory is expected to be lifted around noon Friday.
South Lewis athletic director calls it a career after nearly 25 years
One of the longest tenured athletic directors in the Frontier League has decided to call it quits after almost a quarter century at the same school.
Trooper Davis honored on 3rd anniversary of his death
New York State Police are honoring and remembering Trooper Joel Davis.
North country sees record-breaking heat
The digital sign outside the Dulles State Office Building in Watertown showed a 93 degree reading, but that's not as hot as it got.
The heat, business and workers
Keeping cool can be hot for business. At other places, keeping cool can be impossible. It all depends on where you work.
Walmart now using security officers to remind shoppers to wear masks
Changes to how you shop at Walmart happened Thursday.
North country farms help feed downstate
The owner of Lucki 7 Livestock Company has been on a mission to get north country agricultural products to people in need on Long Island.
Stefanik assails ‘illegal leaks’ to media
North country congresswoman Elise Stefanik says she is “gravely concerned about the damage that illegal leaks to the media have done to our force protection and national security as a whole.”
Firefighters face ‘treacherous’ challenges during hot weather
Beating the heat is one thing, but try doing it while fighting a fire with nearly 60 pounds of protective gear on.
Tri-county region reports 3 new cases of COVID-19
Three new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Lewis and Jefferson counties Thursday. St. Lawrence County had no new cases.
Sherwood Florist closes permanently
In a Facebook post, owner Kevin Kitto said the decision was made based on financial losses from being closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with the “overwhelming constraints” to reopening.
Watertown’s hospital sees cost of masks skyrocket
Samaritan Medical Center officials say they aren't running low on surgical masks, but the cost of buying them is higher.
Ogdensburg’s interim city manager wants to ‘move right away’ on fire and police chief positions
Ogdensburg’s new city manager pledges to work with unions. He wants to get a fire chief and police chief on board and has other plans.
State working to resolve payment issue with ACR Health
ACR furloughed 70 staff members at the start of the month because the state owes it $1.6 million in back payments for services since January.
Mobile mammography visits north country
A mammogram van rolled into the north country Thursday to offer breast cancer screenings.
Beating the heat with ice cream
It's a tasty way to cool off in the heat - ice cream.
New COVID-19 cases in 46 New York counties
Gov. Andrew Cuomo released numbers Thursday that show 584 new confirmed cases were discovered Wednesday.
Ogdensburg man allegedly swerves vehicle into opposite lane
An Ogdensburg man is accused of purposely swerving his vehicle into the path of another vehicle.
Man accused of wielding taser during dispute
A Gouverneur man is accused of threatening someone with a taser.
Town justice accused of helping grandson violate probation
A Fort Covington town justice is in trouble after she allegedly helped her grandson violate the terms of his probation.
NY Sea Grant offers decals to help make charter boating safer
The charter fishing, charter diving, and tour boat industries are fully up and running despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local schools relieved to be getting state guidance on reopening
Governor Cuomo said the state will finalize guidance for reopening schools next Monday. North country school officials say getting that state direction will be helpful as they make their plans.
St. Lawrence County sees surge in social distancing, mask complaints
A surge in complaints about people not complying with social distancing and not wearing masks is keeping St. Lawrence County busy.
State issues warning to Can-Am Speedway over allowing spectators
Jefferson County officials say they're not going after Can-Am Speedway over the speedway allowing fans in the stands. New York state has stepped in with a warning.
Coin shortage affects north country
Coins are at a premium right now as local banks and businesses try to work with what they have.
Salmon Run Mall to reopen Friday, St. Lawrence Centre staying closed
The mall's parent company, Pyramid Management Group, said it's "ecstatic" to welcome back tenants, employees and customers.
Skewed Brewing ‘not able to open’ at mall
One place that won't be part of the reopening of Watertown's Salmon Run Mall is Skewed Brewing.
Soldier who helped girl at airport: ‘Show compassion for others’
It’s a photo that has been making its rounds on Facebook of a Fort Drum soldier doing a good deed for a young girl.
Watertown’s sewage to be analyzed for COVID-19
Jefferson County is trying a new way of tracking COVID-19 - through sewage.
3 new COVID-19 cases reported in Jefferson, St. Lawrence counties
Three new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties Wednesday.
Harrisville paid more for buses than it needed to, audit finds
Auditors say the district did not apply for all the state aid it was entitled to when it bought seven buses.
Sackets Harbor & state at odds over budgeting
That disagreement was unveiled in an audit released Wednesday by the state comptroller’s office.
Malls can open Friday (depending) & decision on schools in August
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced those things at a briefing in New York City on Wednesday.
2 charged with hate crime for vandalizing Black Lives Matter mural in California
California prosecutors have charged two people with a hate crime along with other misdemeanors for vandalizing a Black Lives Matter mural.
Gananoque Boat Line halts tours of Thousand Islands
A Thousand Islands tour boat company in Canada is closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Man suspected of selling drugs outside store
A Watertown man is accused of possessing more than 100 envelopes suspected of containing heroin.
Creativity and safety on display at new art gallery
Downtown Watertown has a new art gallery. It could be just what people need to get out of their isolation blues.
All but 1 Lewis County coronavirus cases recover
Lewis County’s 38th confirmed coronavirus case is the only one still in isolation.
Tonight: celebrating north country all-stars
“North Country All Stars: A Celebration,” will air on Channel 7, WWNY, Wednesday night at at 7:30 and on WNYF on Thursday at 7 PM.
Morning Checkup: Children’s Miracle Network campaign
Children’s Miracle Network at Samaritan Medical Center has a campaign underway.
CDC releases guidelines on youth sports safety
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is out with updated guidelines for youth sports safety in the age of COVID-19.
Ogdensburg names interim city manager
The city of Ogdensburg has an interim city manager. Members of the city council went behind closed doors Tuesday afternoon to consider one or more candidates.
EPA approves first surface disinfectant products tested for the coronavirus
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved two products for killing the novel coronavirus on surfaces following laboratory testing.
Memorial planned for murder victim Treyanna Summerville
Her obituary, released Tuesday, says all are welcome to attend the memorial at Gouverneur Community Center this Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.