Watertown Daily Times

Fort Drum brigade to be aligned to possibly support Africa mission

by Watertown Daily Times 05.16.2012

FORT DRUM — A brigade from the post will become regionally aligned with the Pentagon’s Africa Command, placing them on standby where they could be deployed if necessary.

Taxing questions about Indian cigarette sales

by Watertown Daily Times 05.16.2012

The state years ago came up with the idea to tax cigarettes sold on Indian reservations. For a long time that idea was stymied by a very simple and inevitable question that had to be answered before implementing the plan: How?

Watertown police close Perdue death investigation

by Watertown Daily Times 05.16.2012

Watertown police said Wednesday they have closed their investigation into the April 29 death of Angela Perdue on Mill Street.

Teen death brings community together

by Watertown Daily Times 05.16.2012

JCC student creates Facebook event memorializing Erin Foley, a Watertown High senior who committed suicide Tuesday morning.

Watertown woman let out of jail is arrested three hours later

by Watertown Daily Times 05.16.2012

Anna I. Rodriguez should not have tried to go home, so now she is in jail.

6,600 powerless this morning

by Watertown Daily Times 05.16.2012

About 6,600 customers in the greater Watertown area Wednesday morning. The problem was caused by the East Gotham Street substation in Watertown at about 9 a.m. Power was restored to all customers at about 9:40 a.m., National Grid reported.

6,600 powerless this morning

by Watertown Daily Times 05.16.2012

About 6,6000 customers in the greater Watertown area Wednesday morning. The problem was caused by the East Gotham Street substation in Watertown at about 9 a.m. Power was restored to all customers at about 9:40 a.m., National Grid reported.

Accused arsonist reportedly confessed to police he started High Street fire

by Watertown Daily Times 05.16.2012

As he was being escorted from his arraignment, his friends chided reporters, saying they were jeopardizing his family.

DEC responds to St. Lawrence River oil spill in Lisbon

by Watertown Daily Times 05.16.2012

A state Department of Environmental Conservation-hired crew is cleaning up a residential oil spill in the town of Lisbon that occurred Friday. A DEC official said the source of the spill is an oil tank from a McCabe Road camp on the St. Lawren…

Watertown man, 25, charged with arson in High Street fire

by Watertown Daily Times 05.16.2012

The suspect may be serving a three year sentence of probation given him in May 2010 in Jefferson County Court for misdemeanor weapon possession.

Developer defends Quebec to New York City line

by Watertown Daily Times 05.16.2012

The developer of a transmission line that would go from Quebec to New York City defended the proposal amid scrutiny from state legislators.

City Council wraps ups budget talks

by Watertown Daily Times 05.16.2012

The Watertown City Council wrapped up budget talks Monday night after agreeing to reduce spending by $37,500 for a pickup truck and plow for the Fire Department.

Motorists charged with DWI

by Watertown Daily Times 05.16.2012

The following motorists were charged with driving while intoxicated and related offenses:

Ogdensburg hires city manager recruitment firm

by Watertown Daily Times 05.16.2012

Ogdensburg has hired the Bonadio group to recruit a city manager.

Watertown man sentenced to prison for attempted cocaine sale

by Watertown Daily Times 05.16.2012

A wrap-up of Jefferson County Court activity with a lead of a Watertown man facing up to four years in prison for trying to sell cocaine.