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Watertown High School graduates ‘the kind of young people you want to be around’

WATERTOWN — “Resilient,” “thoughtful” and “mature” are some of the words Watertown High School Principal Chad A. Fairchild used to describe this year’s graduating class. The newest Watertown alumni walked across the stage Friday and received their high school diplomas. “They’re the kind of young people you enjoy being around,” Mr. Fairchild said. “They make… Keep Reading

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Watertown Rapids host first STEAM Education Day, show over 1,000 north country students science in baseball

WATERTOWN — More than 1,000 students, teachers and parents from eight north country schools filled the baseball stadium at the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds on Monday. As a light drizzle fell and the baseball teams warmed up, a group of tents were slowly popping up in a field to the side, with local agencies and… Keep Reading

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Jefferson Community College returns to traditional commencement after two years

WATERTOWN — For the first time since 2019, graduates at Jefferson Community College gathered Friday for a fully in-person commencement ceremony in the McVean Student Center Gymnasium. “On behalf of the Jefferson Community College Board of Trustees, joined by the faculty and staff of the college, we welcome you to this very special and joyous… Keep Reading

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Jefferson Community College to hold 58th spring commencement Friday

WATERTOWN — Jefferson Community College will resume in-person commencement exercises and will hold its 58th spring commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday in the McVean Student Center gymnasium. Approximately 329 students are candidates for December 2021, May 2022 and August 2022 graduation with nearly 335 diplomas and certificates to be conferred. This year, Maj. Gen.… Keep Reading

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Watertown parents still concerned over bed bugs at high school

WATERTOWN — Parents remain dissatisfied with the Watertown City School District’s handling of a potential bed bug incident at the high school that was brought to light Monday. Parents also claim the district was aware of the possible infestation well before parents were notified. Responding to calls from parents wanting to know if there were… Keep Reading

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JCC student receives SUNY excellence award

WATERTOWN — Jefferson Community College has announced that Natasha Richardson, of Clayton, recently received the 2021 Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for Educational Opportunity Program Student Excellence from the State University of New York. She is one of 45 recipients. Ms. Richardson graduated from JCC in December with her associate degree in human services. Now… Keep Reading

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Sherman Elementary to go virtual for two days following water main break

WATERTOWN — Sherman Elementary School will remain physically closed until at least Thursday following a water main break that occurred over the weekend. Repairs wrapped up Monday, and the water has been turned back on, but testing must be completed over the next few days before business as usual can resume. Sherman Elementary students will… Keep Reading

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Immaculate Heart Central student earns a rare ‘perfect’ score on AP English exam

WATERTOWN — Immaculate Heart Central senior Liesel J. Barkei is celebrating a rare academic achievement: earning a perfect score on the English Language and Composition Advanced Placement Exam in the spring. The achievement is so rare, in fact, that Liesel, 16, was one of only 11 students in the world to earn all possible points… Keep Reading

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Highlights & scores: men’s basketball from JCC

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – The Jefferson Community College men’s basketball team had a home game Tuesday night against Paul Smith’s. Head coach Joe Vaadi was looking for his team to improve on its 3-6 record against a talented Paul Smith’s team. George Browning gets the visitors off and running with the baseline jay. Isiah… Keep Reading

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JCC revives plans for entrepreneurial center

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – A year after Jefferson Community College scrapped plans for an entrepreneurial center in downtown Watertown, JCC is now reviving the project. The college’s board of trustees will vote Wednesday on endorsing JCC’s plan to create an off-site entrepreneurship center in partnership with Neighbors of Watertown. Continue Reading on WWNYTV Keep Reading