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.
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- Zoo New York names Oswego County native as executive directorZoo New York in Watertown has named Gabriel Yerdon as its new executive director, with the job beginning Nov. 16, 2026.Community ·
- North Country high school football playoff games set for Oct. 29-30High school football playoff games involving North Country teams are scheduled across Sections 3 and 10 on Oct. 29-30, 2026.Sports ·
- Red Cross helps adult after fire on Irish Settlement Road in OgdensburgThe American Red Cross is helping one adult after a Monday night fire on Irish Settlement Road in Ogdensburg, according to information published by WWTI/InformNNY.Public Safety ·
- Vance visit reported for Ogdensburg as Blakeman plans Watertown eventVice President JD Vance is reported to be campaigning for Anthony Constantino in the North Country on Monday, Nov. 2, while Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman plans a Watertown event Sunday, Nov. 1.Government ·
- Fort Drum named 2026 Best Garrison in Western HemisphereFort Drum was named the 2026 Best Garrison for U.S. Army Installation Management Command-Western Hemisphere, recognizing performance in mission support, quality of life and other areas.Fort Drum ·
- Heuvelton blanks Colton-Pierrepont as Canton wins twice TuesdayHeuvelton rolled past Colton-Pierrepont 6-0 in boys soccer while Canton won in girls volleyball and swimming Tuesday.Sports ·
- Watertown winter parking ban returns Nov. 1 on all city streetsWatertown’s seasonal parking restriction prohibits vehicles from being left on city streets between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. from Nov. 1 through April 30 to allow snowplow operations.Local ·
- Jefferson County budget would raise property-tax levy by $4.2 millionJefferson County’s proposed 2027 budget would increase the property-tax levy by $4.2 million while lowering the full-value tax rate and reducing spending on roads, bridges and capital projects.Government ·
- Watertown schools expand hands-on technology classes with Micron supportNew York State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa visited Watertown as middle and high school students took part in hands-on technology classes supported in part by Micron.Community ·
- Mild Wednesday, then sunny Thursday with afternoon rain chancesWednesday stays mostly sunny and mild with highs near 60. Thursday will be warmer and sunnier, but rain showers are possible after 4 or 5 PM.Weather ·
- State education commissioner visits Watertown schools to hear local concernsNew York Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa visited Watertown High School on a Tuesday to discuss military-family education, an at-risk student program and workforce technology training with local education and Fort Drum officials.Government ·
- Jefferson County budget raises SNAP costs, trims capital projectsJefferson County’s proposed $364 million budget would slightly lower the property tax rate while shifting nearly $2.5 million in additional SNAP costs to the county and reducing some capital and infrastructure work.Government ·
- Ives Hill owner withdraws Watertown clubhouse rezoning requestIves Hill Country Club owner Jake Johnson has withdrawn a request to rezone the club’s 1.7-acre clubhouse and parking lot parcel in Watertown.Government ·
- Watertown boys soccer reaches Section 3 Class AA finalWatertown defeated Nottingham 1-0 in overtime Monday night at Central Square High School to advance to the Section 3 Class AA boys soccer final.Sports ·
- Lisbon blanks Madrid-Waddington in Monday girls soccerLisbon shut out Madrid-Waddington 6-0 Monday, the largest margin among the listed North Country results.Sports ·
- Sunny today, patchy fog at the morning bus stopTuesday brings sunny skies and highs near 47 to 50 across the North Country. Watch for patchy fog at 7 AM when children wait for the school bus.Weather ·
- Jefferson County plans lead-safety outreach, toy testing Oct. 28Jefferson County Public Health Service plans lead-safety outreach during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, including free toy and small-item testing Oct. 28.Community ·
- Watertown honors Arsenal Street Cemetery volunteer as Citizen of the QuarterMayor Sarah Pierce named Kathy Plante-Hunt Watertown’s Citizen of the Quarter for nearly two decades of volunteer work at Arsenal Street Cemetery.Community ·
- North Country blood drives scheduled Oct. 27-31Blood drives are scheduled at locations in St. Lawrence, Lewis, Oneida and Jefferson counties from Oct. 27 through Oct. 31.Community ·
- Watertown Wolves fall 6-1 to Blue Ridge, remain winlessThe Blue Ridge Bobcats defeated the Watertown Wolves 6-1 on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, completing a weekend sweep and leaving Watertown with a 0-4-1 record.Sports ·
- Watertown football returns to Section 3 playoffs after one-year absenceThe Watertown Cyclones have earned a Section 3 playoff berth after missing the postseason last year, following a strong finish to the regular season.Sports ·
- Watertown gas prices average $4.43 as pump costs remain highAAA's weekly averages put regular gasoline in Watertown at $4.43 per gallon, down four cents from the previous week, while high crude oil prices continue to keep costs near record October levels.Other ·
- Watertown, Thousand Islands win Frontier League swimming titlesWatertown won the girls swimming Frontier League A Division title at Watertown High School, while Thousand Islands took the B Division championship.Sports ·
- Slight chance of showers this afternoon, then sunny TuesdaySlight chance rain showers today in Watertown, with a high near 59. Tonight: partly cloudy, low around 28.Weather ·
- Watertown Elks Lodge hosts annual Trunk or Treat eventWatertown Elks Lodge held its annual Trunk or Treat event Sunday in the lodge parking lot, offering candy and free food and supplies for children.Community ·
- Pleasant Sunday, chance of showers MondaySunny skies and mild temperatures today. Monday brings a chance of rain showers between morning and early afternoon, with highs in the 50s.Weather ·
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Watertown news: common questions
- What county is Watertown, NY in?
- Watertown is in Jefferson County, New York, and is the county seat. News from across the county is at clicknny.com/jefferson-county-news.
- Where can I find Watertown police and fire news?
- Public safety stories appear on this page as they are published. Calls ClickNNY is following live, before a story is written, are on Live On Scene at clicknny.com/liveonscene.
- Where are Watertown obituaries?
- Obituaries from North Country funeral homes, including those serving Watertown, are listed at clicknny.com/obituaries.
- How do I follow Watertown City Council?
- City government stories run here, and agendas and meeting information for the City of Watertown and other local governments are on clicknny.com/government.
- How do I send ClickNNY a Watertown news tip?
- Send it through ClickNNY's tip form at clicknny.com/submit. Tips, photos and event listings go straight to the desk, and you can stay anonymous.