In this issue of Watertown NY

📅 Upcoming Events in Watertown NY for the Week

☁️ Somerset KY Weather Update

🇺🇦 Amidst Conflict, Northern Irish Family Seeks Life-Saving Surgery for Daughter in Ukraine

🥫 Over 5,200 Canned Goods Collected in Northern New York's Creative Charity Drive

💼 Hush Money Trial Begins for Former President Donald Trump

🚨 Ogdensburg Police Arrest Local Man on Assault and Sexual Misconduct Charges

📊 Fiscal Policy Institute Breaks Down Upcoming State Budget on "Capital Tonight"

🏃 Watertown's Track Team Hones Skills in Pursuit of State Titles

Upcoming Events in Somerset KY for the Week

April 26, 2024

Alien Weekend

April 27, 2024

murder in Margaritaville

April 28, 2024

Bertrand Russell's Marriage and Morals (Reading group meeting #1)

Amidst Conflict, Northern Irish Family Seeks Life-Saving Surgery for Daughter in Ukraine

The Gribben family from Northern Ireland traveled to L'viv, Ukraine, amidst the war to allow their 4-year-old daughter, Rachel, to undergo brain surgery. Renowned American neurosurgeon Dr. Luke Tomich provided his expertise for the procedure at St. Nicholas Children's Hospital. Despite the war-related risks, including attacks on infrastructure and missile threats, the family pursued the crucial surgery to treat Rachel's severe epileptic seizures and support her development.

Over 5,200 Canned Goods Collected in Northern New York's Creative Charity Drive

The Northern New York Community Foundation's "Canstruction for Northern New York" initiative proved a massive success, collecting over 5,200 canned goods and other items to aid food insecurity. Indian River Central School and Banford Elementary School received top honors for their contributions and creative designs, with the collected items set to benefit local school-based and community food programs in the northern New York counties of Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence.

Hush Money Trial Begins for Former President Donald Trump

Former President Donald Trump began his hush money trial at Manhattan Supreme Court, marking the first criminal trial of its kind for a past president. The trial, steered by District Attorney Alvin Bragg, examines Trump's alleged role in payments made to silence stories about his private life, potentially affecting the 2016 election. Key figures include Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, among others implicated in the case.

Ogdensburg Police Arrest Local Man on Assault and Sexual Misconduct Charges

Zebulon Douglass, a 21-year-old man from Waddington, has been charged by the Ogdensburg Police with first-degree assault and a criminal sexual act following a sexual assault investigation. He was arraigned and released to reappear in court later.

Fiscal Policy Institute Breaks Down Upcoming State Budget on "Capital Tonight"

As state lawmakers cast their votes on the final budget bills, Nathan Gusdorf of the Fiscal Policy Institute appeared on "Capital Tonight" to provide an initial analysis of the upcoming fiscal year's budget. His insights come at a crucial time as the state prepares to finalize its financial blueprint for the next year.

Watertown's Track Team Hones Skills in Pursuit of State Titles

The Watertown boys' track and field team is utilizing their vacation week to train intensively under Coach Brandon Marston. They are focusing on enhancing their skills in various events, particularly in field activities like discus throw. The team's hard work is already showing results with one athlete qualifying for the state championships, raising hopes for a successful season.