In this issue of Watertown NY

📅 Upcoming Events in Watertown NY for the Week

☁️ Somerset KY Weather Update

🌤️ Perfect Weather Predicted for Monday’s Solar Eclipse Viewing in Watertown

🏫 Inflatable Planetarium Lights Up Learning at H.T. Wiley Intermediate School

🚨 New York Counties Face Rising EMS Costs as Local Services Struggle

🚓 Legal Trouble for Local Woman Over Misuse of Government Assistance Funds

🍖 Heritage Hill to Proceed with Construction After Court Dismisses Lawsuit Over Meat Facility

🧢 Watertown Royals: A Grand Slam Reunion for Baseball's Forgotten Heroes

Upcoming Events in Somerset KY for the Week

April 3

CFB Kingston Toastmasters

April 4

Meditation Group Sitting

April 5

Tim Grant EP Release Party

Eclipse Weekend

April 6

cirque du soleil

stuck in the muck spring sling

international taste festival

native solar eclipse festival

The Native American Solar Eclipse Festival

Comedy and Live Music for Eclipse Weekend

Lake Ontario Eclipse Festival

HELLO WEEKEND: Sun, Moon, & Music: Eclipse Fest

Comedy Show with Jimmy McCartney

Lemoine Point Walk & Talk

April 7

The Warrior's Way: Ancient Spiritual Teachings of Martial Arts

Perfect Weather Predicted for Monday’s Solar Eclipse Viewing in Watertown

Next Monday's solar eclipse, lasting for 3 minutes and 39 seconds of total darkness, is set to be observed under a mostly sunny sky with temperatures in the 50s. This weather is not only perfect for an early spring day but also offers ideal conditions for eclipse enthusiasts, including Watertown’s Parks and Recreation Superintendent Scott M. Weller, to enjoy the spectacle.

Inflatable Planetarium Lights Up Learning at H.T. Wiley Intermediate School

H.T. Wiley Intermediate School students in Watertown enjoyed a sneak peek of the upcoming total solar eclipse inside a StarLab inflatable planetarium provided by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County. The planetarium's visit aimed to enrich their understanding of space and the solar eclipse. The school district hopes for grant or community support to repair its non-functional planetarium. Students received eclipse glasses and educational activity books for safe viewing. The initiative seeks to ignite a lasting interest in STEM among students through unique and interactive learning experiences.

New York Counties Face Rising EMS Costs as Local Services Struggle

The state comptroller's report reveals a significant shift in New York, where county governments are increasingly taking over EMS responsibilities due to financial strains on local services. This shift is attributed to challenges like low pay, volunteer dependency, and growing patient numbers, with counties like Livingston spending over $40 per resident on EMS, funded by property taxes.

Legal Trouble for Local Woman Over Misuse of Government Assistance Funds

A woman from Chaumont, Jessica J. Weston, has been charged with several felonies related to the wrongful acquisition of significant SNAP and HEAP benefits. This incident sheds light on the challenges and legal implications associated with the management of public assistance programs.

Heritage Hill to Proceed with Construction After Court Dismisses Lawsuit Over Meat Facility

A lawsuit against the proposed construction of a meat processing facility by Heritage Hill was dismissed by an Onondaga County judge. The neighbors' concerns about zoning compliance and environmental impacts were overruled, with assurances that the facility would use efficient processes to minimize any disruption to the local community.

Watertown Royals: A Grand Slam Reunion for Baseball's Forgotten Heroes

The Watertown Royals, a foundational baseball team from Watertown, New York's past, are being honored with a reunion on May 4. Organized by former player Frank Avallone, the event aims to reconnect teammates and reminisce about the days when they played at the Alex Duffy Fairgrounds. The reunion highlights the team's historical significance and its contribution to the careers of several players, including Dave Trembley, who went on to manage the Baltimore Orioles.