In this issue of Watertown NY

📅 Upcoming Events in Watertown NY for the Week

☁️ Watertown NY Weather Update

👦 12-Year-Old Genius Joins Elite Ranks of Mensa with Einstein-Level IQ

🎶 Musical Engagement Proven to Boost Cognitive Health in Seniors, Study Finds

🐕 The Sky's the Limit: How One Woman's Drone is Bringing Pets Back Home

👮 State Police Apprehend Man in Building Theft Incident

🚨Watertown Tragedy: Woman, 69, Hospitalized After Car Hits Pole

🤽 Watertown's YMCA Premieres with Splash: District Swimming Championships Make Waves

Upcoming Events in Watertown NY for the Week

16-Mar-2024

St. Patrick's Classic Hockey Game

2024 IHA/IHC Athletic Hall of Fame inducation ceremony

12-Year-Old Genius Joins Elite Ranks of Mensa with Einstein-Level IQ

Cyrus Leung, a 12-year-old from Hong Kong now residing in the UK, has matched the intellectual feats of Einstein and Hawking by scoring 160 on his IQ test, earning him a place in Mensa. His aim for joining the elite society was to find peers with similar interests in piano, science, and math. Cyrus' success is notable not just for his high score but also because he achieved it under the added pressure of not having a watch to manage his time during the test.

Musical Engagement Proven to Boost Cognitive Health in Seniors, Study Finds

A comprehensive study involving over 25,000 participants aged 40 and above has shown that musical activities, notably playing the piano and singing in groups, significantly improve cognitive functions and brain health in older adults. The PROTECT study's findings advocate for the continuation of musical engagement as a means to enhance memory, executive functions, and maintain overall brain health in the later stages of life.

The Sky's the Limit: How One Woman's Drone is Bringing Pets Back Home

Erica Hart, a 44-year-old, has transformed her unique skill set and a thermal imaging drone into a beacon of hope for distressed pet owners. With the drone, a gift from her father in 2018, Hart has successfully located and reunited 330 lost dogs with their families, offering her services free of charge. Her remarkable efforts don't stop at dogs; she's also been instrumental in rescuing various other animals and has even contributed to human search and rescue operations. Hart's dedication and success have elevated her status to a national hero in the realm of pet rescue.

State Police Apprehend Man in Building Theft Incident

In a recent incident that unfolded in the Town of Watertown, a man from Carthage, 36-year-old Robert Hubbard, was taken into custody by the New York State Police for his involvement in a theft from a building. The arrest, which took place on Friday afternoon at the Watertown Barracks, saw Hubbard facing serious charges. He was accused of burglary, defined as unauthorized entry with the aim of committing an offence, a charge that falls under the Class D felony category. Additionally, he was charged with petit larceny, a Class A misdemeanor. As a consequence of these charges, Hubbard is currently being held without the possibility of bail.

Watertown Tragedy: Woman, 69, Hospitalized After Car Hits Pole

A 69-year-old woman, Dorinda Stanford, was urgently flown to a Syracuse hospital after her vehicle struck a utility pole near Watertown, an incident possibly sparked by a medical emergency. The collision took place on New York State Route 126 at the Slate Road intersection, and further information about her post-accident condition has not been released.

Watertown's YMCA Premieres with Splash: District Swimming Championships Make Waves

Watertown's newly opened YMCA is all set to host its first major event, the CNY YMCA District Swimming Championship, on the 3rd and 4th of February. This event will see 400 swimmers from seven different YMCAs, including the local Blue Sharks, compete at the new $27.5 million Community and Aquatics Center. With an expected turnout of 1,200 spectators, the championship is a testament to the community's support and the state-of-the-art facilities that are aimed at promoting athletic talent and competitive excellence.