In this issue of Watertown NY

📅 Upcoming Events in Watertown NY for the Week

☁️ Somerset KY Weather Update

🦊 Heartfelt Bond: Local Man and Fox Connect Over Recovery and Forest Walks

🚄 America's First High-Speed Rail Line Breaks Ground: LA to Vegas in Record Time

💼 FTC Ruling Eliminates Most Non-Compete Clauses, Aiming to Boost Job Mobility

🚨 Details Still Unclear in Recent Chaumont Police Shooting

⚠️ EPA's Asbestos Ban Marks a New Era of Safety in Car Manufacturing

🏃‍♂️ High School Athletes Shine at Norwood-Norfolk Track B Invitational

Upcoming Events in Somerset KY for the Week

May 1

party on the patio

May 2

dinosaur world live

May 3

Music @ The Bar with Dave Scanlin

May 4

2024 monster yard sale

urban mission dueling

A Night of Stand Up Comedy

Urban Mission Dueling Piano

May 5

Watertown Musica Viva

Heartfelt Bond: Local Man and Fox Connect Over Recovery and Forest Walks

Bob Dunlop, a wildlife enthusiast from Cambridgeshire, has developed a unique bond with a young fox after treating her mange with a homeopathic remedy. Dunlop discovered the fox through his wildlife cameras and successfully located her den to administer the treatment. Their friendship grew during his daily forest walks, but Dunlop is consciously reducing contact to encourage the fox's rewilding, underscoring his commitment to her natural wild state.

America's First High-Speed Rail Line Breaks Ground: LA to Vegas in Record Time

Brightline West, the first high-speed rail line in the U.S., recently began construction, linking Los Angeles and Las Vegas at speeds of 200 mph. Set to complete by the 2028 Olympics, it's financed by Fortress Investment Group and a $3 billion federal grant. The project aims to serve 11 million passengers yearly, reduce traffic jams on I-15, and cut annual CO2 emissions by 400,000 tonnes.

FTC Ruling Eliminates Most Non-Compete Clauses, Aiming to Boost Job Mobility

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a final rule to broadly ban most non-compete clauses in employment contracts, set to take effect by late August. This ruling aims to eliminate restrictions that prevent employees from moving freely between jobs, especially in lower-wage positions. The decision, which exempts senior executives, is a response to the broader application of non-competes across various sectors, seen as stifling economic development and innovation. New York's earlier state-level attempt to ban these agreements was vetoed, but further legislative efforts are being considered, particularly for sectors not covered by the FTC's ruling.

Details Still Unclear in Recent Chaumont Police Shooting

In Chaumont, the circumstances surrounding a police-involved shooting of a man remain unclear as of Monday afternoon. Troop D's Public Information Officer, Jennifer L. Jiron, communicated via email that state police are currently withholding details about the individuals, both the suspect and deputies, involved in the event.

EPA's Asbestos Ban Marks a New Era of Safety in Car Manufacturing

The U.S. EPA has enacted a ban on chrysotile asbestos, a decision with far-reaching effects for the car manufacturing and service industry. Historically used in high-friction, high-temperature automotive parts like brakes and gaskets, this ban aims to reduce health risks such as lung cancer and mesothelioma. Industry professionals, like those at RDA Buffalo, welcome the regulation, emphasizing its positive impact on safety standards within the automotive sector.

High School Athletes Shine at Norwood-Norfolk Track B Invitational

The Norwood-Norfolk Track B Invitational, part of the Northern Athletic Conference, featured impressive performances from student athletes. Evan Bishop, Dominick Sherman, Macomb Richards, and Tyler Clark were notable winners among the boys, with Richards winning both the 100 meters and triple jump. For the girls, standouts included Raegan Fritts, Isabella Peretta, and Brexyss Gerow, with Gerow securing first in both the 100 and 200 meters. In relay events, teams from Norwood-Norfolk, Canton, and Massena excelled, underscoring a highly competitive meet.