In this issue of Watertown NY

📅 Upcoming Events in Watertown NY for the Week

☁️ Somerset KY Weather Update

👩‍🏫 Inspiring a Generation: Dee L. Shear’s 45-Year Legacy of Teaching Continues

🦌 Tri-County Hunters Achieve Remarkable Deer Harvest Over 16,000 in 2023

🌾 2024 Farm Bill Aims to Boost Farmer Aid, Embraces Conservation Funding

🚓 22-Year-Old Faces Charges After Evading Lowville Police in Unlicensed Vehicle

🍷 New York Lawmakers Rally to Overhaul Outdated Alcohol Laws Before Session Ends

🏈 Watertown's Semipro Team Calls for Strong Players in Critical Positions

Upcoming Events in Somerset KY for the Week

May 11

warrant and firehouse

the ultimate doors

Crash Test Dummies

Meditation Retreat: Healing Past Hurt

Inspiring a Generation: Dee L. Shear’s 45-Year Legacy of Teaching Continues

Dee L. Shear, a teacher at Watertown High School, continues to inspire after 45 years in education. Having dedicated over two decades to the same classroom, Shear has made significant impacts, especially noted during National Teacher Appreciation Week. Her career includes roles in various educational settings, and her influence is acknowledged by former students who have experienced her compassionate support during challenging times.

Tri-County Hunters Achieve Remarkable Deer Harvest Over 16,000 in 2023

The state Department of Environmental Conservation reported that hunters in the tri-county area harvested over 16,000 deer in 2023. Jefferson County, St. Lawrence County, and Lewis County contributed significantly to this number, with Jefferson and St. Lawrence being among the top counties for deer harvests in the state. In addition to adult deer, a considerable number of fawns were also harvested across these counties, reflecting a robust hunting season.

2024 Farm Bill Aims to Boost Farmer Aid, Embraces Conservation Funding

The House and Senate agriculture committees have outlined expansions to several critical programs in the anticipated update to the Farm Bill, which has been extended through 2024 due to legislative delays. Key proposals include modernizing support frameworks for dairy, price loss, and agricultural risk coverage, with bipartisan support for funding conservation efforts through the Inflation Reduction Act.

22-Year-Old Faces Charges After Evading Lowville Police in Unlicensed Vehicle

In Lowville, a young man from Carthage faces multiple charges following a recent encounter with law enforcement. Trenton Passage, aged 22, was charged by Lowville Village Police for fleeing during an attempted traffic stop on May 1. The incident began when police noticed Passage's vehicle on Cascade Avenue, which was missing its license plates. Despite police efforts to pull him over, Passage chose to escape the scene, leading to the charges.

New York Lawmakers Rally to Overhaul Outdated Alcohol Laws Before Session Ends

New York lawmakers are pushing to expand and modify alcohol sales regulations, including enabling direct shipments from small beverage producers and allowing restaurants to buy alcohol from local retailers. These proposed changes are part of broader efforts to modernize Prohibition-era laws. However, the initiatives face opposition from large distributors and public health advocates, who cite concerns over increased alcohol consumption and its associated health risks.

Watertown's Semipro Team Calls for Strong Players in Critical Positions

The Watertown Red & Black football team is ramping up preparations for the semipro season with a focus on bolstering their line play. They are actively seeking players to enhance both their offensive and defensive lines. The team features prominent skill players including a new receiver, Thaddeus Frame, alongside veterans Chris Furr and Keegan Queior. Defensive leadership is provided by Joshua Lear. Interested players can contact head coach George Ashcraft for more information.