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SPCA: smart, mischievous Christopher
This isn’t Christopher’s first time as the Jefferson County SPCA’s featured pet.
What food pantries need most
April Bennett, nutrition program manager at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, appeared on 7 News at Noon on Friday to talk about donating to food pantries and blessing boxes.
#giveNNY hosts virtual paint & sip
You can stay at home, drink some wine, and paint a pretty picture.
Many scholarships available at NNYCF
The Northern New York Community Foundation has more than 400 scholarships available.
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Fitness with Jamie: more with exercise loops
This time, she shows us exercises for shoulders, biceps, triceps, back, and lats.
United Way of NNY offers training for nonprofits
The United Way of Northern New York’s North Country Center for Nonprofit Excellence has a couple of training sessions coming up.
Morning checkup: Acute Rehabilitation Unit
The Acute Rehabilitation Unit at Samaritan Medical Center provides intensive therapy for patients with complex medical issues.
JCC late session courses offer condensed learning experience
Registration is open for late session classes at Jefferson Community College.
SPCA: Shiloh, the beagle mix
Shiloh is about 25 pounds and loves to run and play with soft toys.
Giving Tuesday becomes 315 Day
The pandemic forced organizers of #giveNNY to forego their usual Giving Tuesday activities the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
Friday’s Wear Red Day to raise awareness of heart disease in women
On Friday, the American Heart Association is urging everyone to wear red for National Wear Red Day to raise awareness about the devastating effects of heart disease in women.
Morning Checkup: World Cancer Day
Thursday is World Cancer Day.
BOCES holds virtual open house
You can tour BOCES centers in Watertown and Glenfeld without leaving home.
Victims Assistance Center tracks child fatalities
There’s good news and less-than-good news when it comes to child fatalities in Lewis, Jefferson, and St. Lawrence counties.
SPCA: Kacey the bull terrier
Kacey is this week’s featured pet from the Jefferson County SPCA.
River Hospital’s Polar Bear Dip goes virtual
Like so many events, the annual Polar Bear Dip that raises money for River Hospital in Alexandria Bay will look very different this year.
Create your own boat show, expert says
It’s coming up on what would normally be boat show season, but with COVID-19, boaters might have to get creative.
Fitness with Jamie: focusing on the obliques
The obliques – those muscles on either side of our waists – are part of our core and what fitness expert Jamie Kalk is focusing on this week.
North Country Chili Cook-Off starts Monday
The Volunteer Transportation Center’s Jeremiah Papineau says 28 businesses have signed on for this pub-crawl-style month-long event.
Morning Checkup: Samaritan Orthopedics
You don’t need a formal referral to be treated at Samaritan Orthopedics.
WPBS features student success seminar
It’s rough enough for students in ordinary times, but many have been hit hard by the changes to their lives because of the pandemic.
JCC offers allied health training
Jefferson Community College is offering training in allied health that can lead to national certification.
DANC seeks to improve internet access through broadband surveys
Broadband internet access can be a problem in the more remote areas of northern New York.
Heart Challenge fundraiser kicks off January 26
The American Heart Association will be kicking off its Heart Challenge fundraiser on January 26. Event co-chair Melissa Bianco appeared on 7 News at Noon on Thursday to talk about it.
Join the YMCA’s Reset Challenge
Do you need a reset in life? The Watertown Family YMCA has a program that might help.
Morning Checkup: stuttering
There’s no single cause for stuttering.
United Way offers training sessions
The United Way of Northern New York’s North Country Center for Nonprofit Excellence has a couple of training sessions coming up.
Watertown DBA to hold Zoom town hall on Business Improvement District
Watertown Downtown Business Association is working on forming a Business Improvement District on Public Square.
SPCA: energetic Ginger
The 2-year-old mixed breed is this week’s featured pet from the Jefferson County SPCA.
Local food in winter? No problem!
When we think of local food, we usually think of farmers’ markets in warmer months. But there are also options available when it’s colder.
Morning Checkup: vaccine confusion
There’s a great deal of confusion surrounding COVID-19 vaccinations and the folks at Samaritan Medical Center want to clear some of that up.
SPCA: Kain, the energetic 9-year-old
Kain is a 9-year-old terrier-pit bull mix who is not happy being in a kennel all day.
JCC hosts nursing program info session
Jefferson Community College is hosting a virtual information session for its nursing program.
VTC extends chili cook-off sign-up deadline
he North Country Chili Cook-Off will be more of a “chili crawl” than the usual one-day event.
Morning Checkup: maternity care recognition
Samaritan Medical Center has been recognized for providing high-quality, cost-effective maternity care.
SPCA: ‘wonderfully intelligent’ Christopher
Christopher has had a difficult life.
Fitness with Jamie: staying motivated
Many people think about their fitness and improving their health as they head into a new year.
Another successful Lights on the River
Lights on the River in Lisbon ends another successful year.
Morning Checkup: COVID-19 research
Much of the focus of health care professionals during the pandemic has been on treating COVID-19 patients, but others have been working in the background researching the illness.
It’s a good time to give, United Way says
Jamie Cox, president and CEO of the United Way of Northern New York, says people tend to give more to charitable organizations this time of year than any other.
Stewart’s Holiday Match winding down; organizations welcome to apply
The annual fundraiser ends Christmas Day.
Morning Checkup: staying healthy during the holidays
It’s hard to stay healthy during the holidays.
New scholarships available at JCC
Jefferson Community College is offering new scholarships.
Donate to Unity Lacrosse & maybe win a Yeti
Unity Lacrosse is having a fundraiser.
Donate to Credo, have it matched
Donations to the Credo Community Center in Watertown will be matched dollar for dollar this week.
Fitness with Jamie: more for the core
Fitness expert Jamie Kalk shows us more exercises for the core that you can do inside.
Still time to see zoo’s Winter Wonderlights
Winter Wonderlights continues at Watertown’s Zoo New York.
Morning Checkup: Samaritan Home Health
When Samaritan Home Health workers visit patients’ homes, they’re careful to take precautions against COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
Hospice events go virtual
Two key Hospice of Jefferson County events are going virtual this year.
United Helpers CEO discusses COVID’s toll on nursing home residents, staff
United Helpers CEO Stephen Knight appeared on 7 News at Noon on Friday,
Chili cook-off becomes month-long competition
The North Country Chili Cook-Off is usually a one-day event in February at the Dulles State Office Building in Watertown.
Safety gift ideas for the holidays
Cathy Moore of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County appeared on 7 News at Noon on Thursday to talk about safety gifts for the holidays.
Taste NY Market offers gift baskets
If you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift, local products might just be the answer.
WPBS holds annual Holiday Gift Auction
The WPBS Holiday Auction is underway.
Morning Checkup: stroke care
There have been a lot of advances in stroke care in the 22 years Dr. Maja Lundborg-Gray has been at Samaritan Medical Center.
Divorce Court judge offers relationship advice for the holidays
Holidays alone can be hard on relationships, but it can get even rougher during a pandemic.
Time to enroll for JCC spring semester classes
Jefferson Community College’s spring semester starts January 25, so now is a good time to enroll.
Time for Lisbon’s Lights on the River
Lisbon’s Lights on the River starts this weekend.
SPCA: cuddly Stitch
Stitch wants little more than a human to cuddle with and a nice couch to sleep on.
Lieutenant governor discusses COVID vaccine, testing delays, PPE costs
New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul appeared on 7 News at Noon on Friday to discuss a variety of topics related to COVID-19.
Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust hosts online auction
Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust is holding an online fundraising auction.
12 Days of Christmas Giveaway: here’s how to win gift cards, merchandise
How would you like a free recliner, jewelry or a restaurant gift card? They’re just a few of the things you can win through our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway!