In this issue of Watertown NY

📅 Upcoming Events in Watertown NY for the Week

☁️ Somerset KY Weather Update

🦌 First Beams Placed for Massive Wildlife Crossing Over Los Angeles Freeway

🏘️ Innovative Texas Food Bank Plans Housing Complex for Struggling Residents

🍔 Taste the Competition: Syracuse Food Truck Battle Draws Crowds with $5 Samples

⚖️ St. Lawrence County Woman Convicted of Child Manslaughter Released from Prison

🚜 Road Caution Urged in New York as Farm Vehicles Hit the Roads This Spring

🗣️ Missy West to Inspire at Immaculate Heart Central with Free Motivational Talk

Upcoming Events in Somerset KY for the Week

May 11

warrant and firehouse

the ultimate doors

Crash Test Dummies

Meditation Retreat: Healing Past Hurt

First Beams Placed for Massive Wildlife Crossing Over Los Angeles Freeway

The world's largest wildlife crossing, currently under construction over an 8-lane freeway near Los Angeles, has reached a significant milestone with the placement of its first girders. This project, led by the National Wildlife Federation and Caltrans, aims to protect local wildlife, including mountain lions, by connecting the Santa Monica Mountains with the Simi Hills and reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions.

Innovative Texas Food Bank Plans Housing Complex for Struggling Residents

A food bank in New Braunfels, Texas, plans to build a 51-unit affordable housing complex next to its location to help those struggling with the cost of living. This initiative, still in the planning stages, aims to support the community by easing the burden of food and rent, while also offering support through job training and education programs.

Taste the Competition: Syracuse Food Truck Battle Draws Crowds with $5 Samples

The 2024 Syracuse Food Truck Battle began Friday evening at the New York State Fairgrounds, featuring around 60 competing food trucks. These trucks are offering $5 samples to attendees, with the event running from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday.

St. Lawrence County Woman Convicted of Child Manslaughter Released from Prison

Shirley R. Winters, a woman previously labeled a "serial killer" by a prosecutor, was released from prison after serving 17 years of a 25-year sentence for the manslaughter of two children. Her convictions were in St. Lawrence and Onondaga Counties. Despite her release, she remains in civil confinement.

Road Caution Urged in New York as Farm Vehicles Hit the Roads This Spring

In New York, with the onset of spring planting, farmers are urging motorists to be cautious of slow-moving farm vehicles on the roads. Accidents involving these vehicles are notably more dangerous, prompting reminders about road safety laws and the proper use of vehicle signage and lights.

Missy West to Inspire at Immaculate Heart Central with Free Motivational Talk

Former basketball standout Missy West, who played for Duke University after starting her career at Malone, is set to speak at Immaculate Heart Central next Tuesday at 6 p.m. Now a motivational speaker, West aims to inspire student athletes and adults to overcome negative mindsets. The event, which is free and open to the public, is anticipated to resonate particularly with student athletes facing self-pressure, as noted by IHC’s athletic director, Kurt Robbins.