Watertown, NY News
Watertown is the city at the center of Jefferson County and the county seat. This page collects every ClickNNY story about the city, newest first. Events and businesses are on the Watertown page.
Latest Watertown news
- Watertown CitiBus rider questions policy on collapsible shopping cartsA Watertown CitiBus rider who uses crutches is questioning a transit policy involving collapsible shopping carts, saying it limits his ability to use the service safely.Watertown · Community · Oct 13
- Fire damages Watertown home; occupant treated for smoke inhalationThe Watertown Fire Department said a Saturday morning fire damaged a home at 647 South Hamilton Street and sent the occupant to a hospital for smoke inhalation treatment.Watertown · Public Safety · Oct 12
- Black Bears defeat Wolves 5-2 in FPHL season openerBinghamton beat Watertown 5-2 in a Federal Prospects Hockey League season opener, with Ivan Bondarenko and Chance Gorman scoring twice each.Watertown · Sports · Oct 12
- Watertown Italian-American group marks Columbus Day with flag raisingThe Watertown Italian-American Civic Association held a ceremony Sunday and raised the Italian flag ahead of Columbus Day.Watertown · Community · Oct 11
- Watertown Ski Patrol named 2026 national small alpine patrolThe National Ski Patrol selected Watertown Ski Patrol as its 2026 National Outstanding Small Alpine Patrol, according to the provided source material.Watertown · Community · Oct 11
- North Country teams post results across Saturday sportsSaturday’s North Country sports results included high school and college competition in football, soccer, volleyball, hockey and cross country, along with a Watertown Wolves loss.Watertown · Sports · Oct 11
- Fire damages Watertown home on South Hamilton StreetA fire damaged a single-family home at 647 South Hamilton Street in Watertown on Oct. 10, and the cause remains under investigation.Watertown · Public Safety · Oct 11
- One killed in State Route 12 crash in TrentonA 56-year-old Trenton man was killed after a van struck him on State Route 12, according to information attributed to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office.Watertown · Public Safety · Oct 10
- Vandalism reported at Flower Memorial Library and City HallThe City of Watertown said a library door was broken and an unknown substance was scattered at the library entrance and nearby City Hall.Watertown · Public Safety · Oct 10
- Shepard Street residents report ongoing low water pressure, no hot waterResidents on Shepard Street in the Town of Watertown reported low water pressure and, in one case, no hot water while a proposed public water district remains on hold.Watertown · Government · Oct 10
- Watertown Town Council ends involvement in proposed events centerThe Watertown Town Council unanimously agreed last week to end the town’s involvement with the proposed Thousand Islands Event Center, according to the attached report.Watertown · Government · Oct 10
- Watertown church stabilized after $130,000 in structural grantsThe Thomas Memorial AME Zion Church in Watertown was stabilized with two grants totaling $130,000, but its future use remains undecided.Watertown · Community · Oct 10
- Brent Clarke returns to lead Watertown WolvesBrent Clarke is leading the Watertown Wolves as the pro hockey season opens, after guiding the team to two Federal Prospects Hockey League championships.Watertown · Sports · Oct 10
- Watertown girls soccer earns 3-0 win over Indian RiverWatertown defeated Indian River 3-0 in a Frontier League girls soccer game, with Ella Bowman scoring twice and Olivia Macutek adding a goal.Watertown · Sports · Oct 10
- Carthage football defeats Watertown, 50-16Carthage defeated Watertown 50-16 in a Class A National Division football game at Case Middle School.Watertown · Sports · Oct 10
- Flower Memorial Library vandalized overnight, city saysThe city says Flower Memorial Library in Watertown was vandalized overnight, with damage to a front door and an unknown substance scattered near entrances to the library and City Hall.Watertown · Public Safety · Oct 9
- Watertown offices to close Monday for Columbus Day observanceWatertown city offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, while refuse, recycling, yard waste pickup and CitiBus service remain on their regular schedules.Watertown · Government · Oct 9
- Carthage, Watertown football teams scheduled for Friday matchupCarthage is scheduled to host Watertown in a Class A National Division football game at 6 p.m. Friday.Watertown · Sports · Oct 9
- Watertown boys soccer clinches Frontier League Division I titleWatertown defeated Indian River 7-0 in Watertown to finish unbeaten in league play and secure the Frontier League Division I championship.Watertown · Sports · Oct 9
- About 6,900 National Grid customers lose power near WatertownAbout 6,900 National Grid customers in the greater Watertown area lost power Wednesday afternoon, with most power later restored, according to the submitted research material.Watertown · Weather · Oct 8
- Watertown Farm and Craft Market concludes 2026 seasonWatertown’s Wednesday Farm and Craft Market ended its 2026 season, the first year the event was operated by Cornell Cooperative Extension.Watertown · Community · Oct 8
- Watertown YMCA hosts Healthy Aging event for North Country seniorsThe Watertown Family YMCA held an event featuring information on health, wellness, fitness, nutrition and other services for older adults.Watertown · Community · Oct 7
- Planning Commission recommends denial of Ives Hill zoning requestThe Watertown Planning Commission unanimously recommended denying a request to rezone the Ives Hill Country Club clubhouse property at 465 Flower Ave. West.Watertown · Government · Oct 7
- Watertown girls soccer defeats South Jefferson, 5-2Watertown defeated South Jefferson 5-2 Tuesday in a Frontier League Division I girls soccer game.Watertown · Sports · Oct 7
- Watertown planning commission opposes proposed Ives Hill zoning changeThe Watertown Planning Commission voted unanimously against a proposed zoning change that would move the Ives Hill Country Club clubhouse from residential to neighborhood mixed use.Watertown · Government · Oct 7
- Watertown Planning Board agenda lists Oct. 7 meetingThe Town of Watertown Planning Board is scheduled to meet Oct. 7, according to the submitted research material.Watertown · Government · Oct 6
- Watertown planning director recommends against Ives Hill rezoningWatertown’s planning director is recommending against a request to rezone the Ives Hill Country Club restaurant parcel, while the City Council considers the proposal.Watertown · Government · Oct 6
- Watertown Neighborhood Watch membership reaches 225The Watertown Neighborhood Watch has added about 90 members in three months and plans to install 15 more signs, a public meeting report said.Watertown · Community · Oct 6
- Watertown boys soccer defeats South Jefferson, 3-0Watertown scored three second-half goals to beat South Jefferson 3-0 in a Frontier League Division I boys soccer game in Adams.Watertown · Sports · Oct 6
- Watertown motorcycle crash kills 58-year-old man, police sayA 58-year-old Watertown man died after his motorcycle struck a curb on Factory Street, according to the Watertown Police Department.Watertown · Public Safety · Oct 5
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- Where can I find Watertown police and fire news?
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