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On the Sunday before Memorial Day, the Lowville American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars , and...

Honoring fallen heroes at 9 different gravesites

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Sandy Torres
On the Sunday before Memorial Day, the Lowville American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars , and the Marine Corps League, held a Memorial Day Ceremony at 9 different gravesites.

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Gray’ s first bill passes State Assembly, could help Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By 7 News Staff
116th District Assemblyman Scott Gray had his first bill pass in the New York State Assembly, and it will help the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority.

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A Watertown City Firefighter was treated on scene and some tenants needed to be rescued from an...

Firefighter treated, tenants displaced in Watertown apartment building fire

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By 7 News Staff
A Watertown City Firefighter was treated on scene and some tenants needed to be rescued from an apartment building fire early Sunday morning.

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ATV Accident

Teenager sent to hospital after Saturday ATV crash

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By 7 News Staff
A teenage girl was taken to Lewis County General Hospital with injuries after crashing an ATV in the Town of Martinsburg.

Top Story

A soft opening for Spokes on the Green, welcomed by golfers at Thompson Park

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By 7 News Staff
Spokes Craft Beer & Tapas held a soft opening this weekend for its new location at the Thompson Park Golf Course.

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Saturday Sports: A pair of Frontier League softball teams vie for tickets to the sectional finals

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Rob Krone
The two remaining Frontier League teams left alive in the Section 3 Softball Playoffs were in action at home Saturday, both looking to advance to the Sectional finals with wins.

Top Story

Vintage snowmobiles on display in Lowville

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 5:23 PM EDT
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By Chad Charette
It may have been too warm for most of them to run, but that didn’t stop folks from coming in droves to Lowville’s fairgrounds for Lewis County’s Vintage Snowmobile Show.

Top Story

One airlifted, sent to hospital after UTV crash

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 4:52 PM EDT
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By 7 News Staff
A Genesee County man was airlifted to the hospital after crashing his UTV in Lewis County.

Top Story

A North Country Red Cross member is heading to Guam, aiding in disaster relief efforts

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 4:48 PM EDT
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By Chad Charette
A North Country member of the American Red Cross is making her way overseas and she’s hoping to make a difference.

Top Story

Keeping it local as the Watertown Saturday Farmers Market season begins

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 4:23 PM EDT
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By Brendan Straub
Your one stop shop for fresh, local produce in Watertown opened for the season this weekend.

Top Story

Thompson Park Pool opens for the season

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 4:14 PM EDT
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By 7 News Staff
Enjoying the weather this Memorial Day weekend, some made a splash up at Thompson Park!

Top Story

Friday Sports: A thrilling finish for Day 2 of the Section 10 Golf Championship

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 10:47 PM EDT
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By Rob Krone
Day 2 of the Section 10 Golf Championship took place at Partridge Run in Canton, and with a thrilling finish.

Top Story

Redwood woman faces 4 felony charges, allegedly collecting more than $10K in welfare fraud

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 8:49 PM EDT
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By 7 News Staff
A Jefferson County woman is accused of collecting more than $10,000 dollars welfare fraud.

News

Chicken barbecue raises money for business destroyed in fire

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:39 PM EDT
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By Erin Bischoff
The Carthage community turns out to support a business destroyed in a fire almost two weeks ago.

News

More people need boating safety certificate this year

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:27 PM EDT
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By Zach Grady
If you’re going to operate a boat, some New Yorkers need to make sure they complete a boater’s safety course.

News

Watertown Police Department looks to fill 12 vacancies

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:10 PM EDT
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By Chad Charette
There are 72 positions, but only 60 officers. It’s a dilemma the Watertown Police Department hopes to solve by this time next year.

News

Watertown has too many projects, not enough money to pay for them

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:59 PM EDT
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By Lexi Bruening
"Right now, we've got projects with higher costs than we have ARPA funds coming in," said City Manager Ken Mix.

News

Union blames HALT Act for rise in inmate violence at Gouverneur prison

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:41 PM EDT
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By Sean Brynda
A rise in inmate violence at the Gouverneur Correctional Facility has some local and state leaders frustrated over the HALT Act, which limits how long inmates spend in solitary confinement.

News

Clayton man charged with grand larceny

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 3:46 PM EDT
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By 7 News Staff
Troopers said the arrest stems from an investigation at FMI Sand and Gravel on County Route 3 in the town of Orleans.

News

Blast from the Past: Fallen Navy commander comes home in 1986

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 3:31 PM EDT
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By 7 News Staff
As we remember veterans this Memorial Day, we go back to May of 1986 when the Boonville community welcomed home a fallen Navy commander.

News

Carthage Farmers Market kicks off for season

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 3:23 PM EDT
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By 7 News Staff
‘Tis the season for outdoor markets.

Interviews

Jefferson County Dairy Parade coming up next Friday

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 3:18 PM EDT
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By 7 News Staff
The Jefferson County Dairy Parade is coming up next week to celebrate one of the biggest industries in the north country.

News

Audit: Greig needs better long-term financial strategies

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 11:29 AM EDT
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By 7 News Staff
The town of Greig needs to be better at planning for the future.

Chris Manning's TV Dinners

TV Dinner: Cilantro, jalapeño & lime

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 9:22 AM EDT
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By 7 News Staff
The three items Chef Chris Manning prepared this week share three ingredients: cilantro, jalapeño, and lime.

Interviews

Farm animal rescue to hold open house

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 8:44 AM EDT
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By 7 News Staff
Garney’s Feral Acres rescues farm animals, and they want you to get familiar with what they do.

Sports

Red & Black open regular season on the road

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:51 AM EDT
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By Mel Busler
The Watertown Red & Black open their regular season this Saturday night on the road.

Sports

Highlights & scores: Sectional lacrosse, baseball, softball & golf

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:26 AM EDT
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By Rob Krone
It was another busy day in sectional play.

North Country History Lesson

Haunted Ogdensburg home featured on ‘Ghost Hunters’

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:36 AM EDT
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By Emily Griffin
The Claire House in Ogdensburg has been standing tall since 1844.

Forecast

Grab the sunscreen & shades

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:04 AM EDT
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By 7 News Staff
Some places had frost on the ground early this morning.

News

Indian River event allows students to build up STEAM

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:52 AM EDT
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By 7 News Staff
Indian River Middle School students celebrated all things STEAM Thursday night.

News

Watertown to charge fees at city pools for out of town swimmers

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT
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By Lexi Bruening
Watertown City Council has eliminated a tax rate increase in the next city budget. To get there, the city will add new fees for swimmers.

News

DEC warning for high elevation hiking trails

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:28 PM EDT
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By Garrett Domblewski
If the warm weather has you itching for the outdoors and a challenging hike, be careful which ones you choose.

News

Environmental group opposes more ships on St. Lawrence Seaway

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:02 PM EDT
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By Sean Brynda
Doubling the number of ships using the St. Lawrence Seaway? Its administrator spoke of that Wednesday on 7 News and the idea doesn’t sit well with groups who want to protect the river environment.

News

Former clerk accused of stealing $36K from towns of Adams, Ellisburg

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 4:42 PM EDT
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By 7 News Staff
A former clerk to the town supervisors in Adams and Ellisburg is accused of stealing $36,000 from the towns’ coffers.

News

‘Something didn’t seem right,’ says marina official about alleged human smuggler

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT
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By Jeff Cole
Things didn’t add up when someone tried to rent a boat at Clayton Marina this week. It ended with a woman being charged with human smuggling.

News

8th graders pack arena for Career Jam

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 4:29 PM EDT
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By Sandy Torres
Around 2,500 students filled the Watertown Municipal Arena Thursday to get a taste of career opportunities.

News

ATV club places hundreds of flags on veterans graves

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 4:12 PM EDT
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By Zach Grady
For the 20th year, the Black River Valley Four Wheeler Club placed hundreds of flags on veterans’ graves for Memorial Day.

News

Red Cross invites you to ‘Give A Pint, Get A Pint’

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 3:41 PM EDT
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By 7 News Staff
During the month of June, donors at local American Red Cross blood drives will receive a voucher for a free pint of ice cream from Stewart’s Shops.

News

North country still dealing with food insecurity

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 2:36 PM EDT
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By Sandy Torres
During the pandemic, long lines were visible at food bank drive-thrus. With inflation and high food prices, food insecurity is something still present in the north country.

Interviews

Time to sign up for 21st Annual SpokerRide

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 2:02 PM EDT
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By 7 News Staff
North Country Against Cancer will mark the 21st year of its Annual SpokerRide on Saturday, July 29, in Sackets Harbor.

News

8 overdoses - one fatal - in 24 hours, St. Lawrence County officials say

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 12:08 PM EDT
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By 7 News Staff
After eight drug overdoses in 24 hours, St. Lawrence County officials are warning residents that any illegal drugs they take could contain fentanyl or xylazine.

News

Man accused of resisting arrest, menacing in domestic incident

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 11:24 AM EDT
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By 7 News Staff
A Potsdam man faces several charges as a result of a domestic dispute.

News

Road Patrol Unit endorses Carpinelli for Lewis County sheriff

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:44 AM EDT
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By 7 News Staff
Members of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office are endorsing their boss in his bid for reelection.

Interviews

Walroth Memorial Scholarship fundraiser coming up

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:27 AM EDT
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By 7 News Staff
A fundraiser to benefit a scholarship fund for students with learning disabilities is now in its 12th year.

Interviews

Packed schedule at Clayton Opera House

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 9:14 AM EDT
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By 7 News Staff
Celtic, country, comedy, and Collins. Judy Collins, that is.

Sports

Panthers optimistic heading into sectionals

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 8:57 AM EDT
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By Mel Busler
The Belleville Henderson baseball team has had an impressive season so far, with accomplishments that haven’t been reached in a couple of decades.

Sports

Syracuse Mets host thousands of kids for Education Day

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 8:44 AM EDT
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By Mel Busler
It was a fun environment at the ballpark on Wednesday, as a sold-out crowd full of screaming school kids on Education Day cheered the home team on.

Sports

Highlights & scores: Section III boys’ & Section X girls’ lacrosse

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 7:49 AM EDT
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By Mel Busler
A couple of boys’ Section III lacrosse games — and a girls’ Section X contest — highlighted the local sports schedule on Wednesday night.

Forecast

Sunshine for days

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 6:46 AM EDT
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By Beth Hall
It will be a little below average for this time of year, but temperatures will climb each day heading into the weekend and early next week.

Pics of the Week

Send It To 7 Pics of the Week: Springtime photos!

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 6:22 AM EDT
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By Emily Griffin
We start this edition of Pics of the Week by saying “congratulations” to the Belleville Henderson baseball team for bringing home the Class D Frontier League title.
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