In this issue of Watertown 365 NY

📅 Upcoming Events in Watertown NY for the Week

☁️ Watertown NY Weather Update

🍛 Correctional Facilities to Offer Halal and Kosher Food Options, New Law States

⚡Heimdall Power's Neuron: The Soccer-Sized Solution for Grid Efficiency

👴 Centenarian Veteran's Garden March Surpasses 40,000 Laps for Charity

🚨 Watertown Teen Detained After Allegedly Stabbing Stepmother in Domestic Dispute

🐮 New Dawn for Dairy: Farmers Eye Reforms in Milk Pricing System

🏀 Watertown vs. South Jefferson: A Semifinal to Remember

🏐 Beaver River Shines Again with Another Impressive Run!

Upcoming Events in Watertown NY for the Week

February 7th

Toddler Storytime & Crafts

February 9th

Patrick Young MUSIC

February 10th

Readings With _Psychic Seth

PRE-Valentine's Sweetheart Special $20 Saturday

"Of Life and Love: A Collection of One-Act Plays"

Correctional Facilities to Offer Halal and Kosher Food Options, New Law States

A landmark law now requires correctional facilities to offer halal, kosher, and other religiously compliant food options for purchase in commissaries and visitor areas, marking a major advancement in accommodating the diverse dietary needs of inmates based on their religious and cultural practices.

Heimdall Power's Neuron_: The Soccer-Sized Solution for Grid Efficiency

A Norwegian firm, Heimdall Power, is introducing its innovative technology to the US, starting in Minnesota and Michigan, to enhance the efficiency of power lines. Their product, the Neuron, a sensor the size of a soccer ball, can be quickly installed on power lines to monitor voltage, temperature, and current direction in real time. This technology, which has already seen success in Europe, enables grid operators to optimize electricity distribution, potentially increasing capacity by 30% and reducing costs for consumers.

Centenarian Veteran's Garden March Surpasses 40,000 Laps for Charity

A century-old WWII veteran, Lance Corporal Harold Jones, has walked 661 miles around his garden, equivalent to over 40,000 laps, since 2020. Inspired by Captain Tom's fundraising initiative, Jones dedicates his daily walks to raising awareness and funds for Motor Neurone Disease research, commemorating his friends lost to the disease. His unwavering dedication serves not only as a personal fitness routine but also as a poignant tribute to Captain Tom, highlighting the enduring spirit of service and solidarity.

Watertown Teen Detained After Allegedly Stabbing Stepmother in Domestic Dispute

In Watertown, NY, a teenager, Lanasia Scott, is facing multiple charges after allegedly stabbing her stepmother during an argument at their home. The incident, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries for the stepmother, escalated further when Scott spat on a responding officer, adding to her charges. Scott is now awaiting arraignment.

New Dawn for Dairy: Farmers Eye Reforms in Milk Pricing System

New York dairy farmers are optimistic about the potential for significant reforms in milk market pricing following nearly 50 hearings by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. These reforms aim to introduce greater transparency and stability in the pricing system, addressing long-standing challenges faced by farmers like Pat McCormick of Java Center. McCormick highlights the importance of understanding the pricing process, noting the volatility in milk prices and the impact on farmers' livelihoods. The American Farm Bureau Federation has called for swift action to prevent further losses, with farmers hopeful that the hearings will lead to a more equitable system.

Watertown vs. South Jefferson: A Semifinal to Remember

The Frontier League basketball playoffs featured a highly competitive A-B semifinal between the Watertown Cyclones and the South Jefferson Spartans. Key moments included Seth Charlton's assist to Lawson Wise for a Cyclones' basket and Liam Hobbs' three-pointer for the Spartans, highlighting the intense and skillful competition between the two teams.

Beaver River Shines Again with Another Impressive Run!

The Beaver River volleyball team wants to win a Section III title. Coach Gene Sundberg believes they have the ability to do it. They recently won the Frontier League C/D Division title by beating Sandy Creek in three games. Beaver River has been doing really well for the past two seasons, winning every game in the Frontier League. The players think there are simple reasons for their success this season. Coach Sundberg has been coaching Beaver River volleyball for 40 years and has won 670 games. In two weeks, Beaver River hopes to win a sectional title.