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New Judge Takes the Bench — But Why Is Watertown’s City Court a Revolving Door? Photo provided / AI-enhanced background for publication.

New Judge Takes the Bench — But Why Is Watertown’s City Court a Revolving Door?

Watertown Post March 10, 2026

WATERTOWN, N.Y. — Kimberly A. Wood is beginning her tenure as a Watertown City Court judge, stepping...

Samantha has a Few Things to Say: Democrats Stay Seated as Tributes to Veterans, Victims, and Heroes Fill the Chamber Dramatic political thumbnail showing a U.S. Capitol chamber scene with lawmakers seated, bold text reading “They Refused to Stand,” and images representing a WWII veteran, a service member rescuing a child, grieving families, Team USA athletes, and law enforcement. The Watertown Post watermark appears at the bottom.

Dramatic political thumbnail showing a U.S. Capitol chamber scene with lawmakers seated, bold text reading “They Refused to Stand,” and images representing a WWII veteran, a service member rescuing a child, grieving families, Team USA athletes, and law enforcement. The Watertown Post watermark appears at the bottom.

Samantha has a Few Things to Say: Democrats Stay Seated as Tributes to Veterans, Victims, and Heroes Fill the Chamber

Watertown Post February 25, 2026

Just to sum up the night, Democrats refused to stand for: • A 99-year-old WWII veteran •...

Watertown City Council Votes to End Outside Flag Requests Digital Media USA

Watertown City Council Votes to End Outside Flag Requests

Watertown Post February 20, 2026

By Watertown Post Staff A closely watched debate over flag displays at Watertown City Hall reached a...

“Watertown Man Types 400-Word Rant — Didn’t Notice Link Said ‘Full Story’”

Watertown Post February 12, 2026

Watertown Post EditorialRead First. Rage Later. If you spend more than five minutes scrolling Facebook these days,...

Watertown at a Crossroads: Scale Back at the Top — or Tax the City Into Utter Decline? Most are trash not the Watertown Post

Watertown at a Crossroads: Scale Back at the Top — or Tax the City Into Utter Decline?

Watertown Post February 11, 2026

WATERTOWN, NY — The warning signs are no longer subtle. Property taxes are climbing. Assessments are rising....

On the Dial at Noon: Don Lemon, “The Juice,” and Watertown’s Common-Sense Test And that’s where Watertown came roaring into the conversation.

On the Dial at Noon: Don Lemon, “The Juice,” and Watertown’s Common-Sense Test

Watertown Post January 30, 2026

By noon in Watertown, the coffee is strong, the opinions are stronger, and Jeff Graham’s talk show...

Hochul’s Free College Push Meets Reality — And Watertown Is Right in the Middle of It www.WatertownPost.com

Hochul’s Free College Push Meets Reality — And Watertown Is Right in the Middle of It

Watertown Post January 13, 2026

By Watertown Post Staff WATERTOWN — While Governor Kathy Hochul was rolling out her plan this week...

Basements Full, Promises Empty: Flooding at 119 South Rutland Exposes Watertown’s Failing Sewer System

Watertown Post January 11, 2026

By Watertown Post StaffJanuary 11, 2026 For the residents of 119 South Rutland Street, flooding isn’t a...

Albany Picks Winners and Losers in Childcare — and North Country Families Pay the Price Illustration of home daycares and families in Northern New York asking for funding while a large corporate daycare receives money from Albany in a Richard Scarry–style cartoon scene.

Illustration of home daycares and families in Northern New York asking for funding while a large corporate daycare receives money from Albany in a Richard Scarry–style cartoon scene.

Albany Picks Winners and Losers in Childcare — and North Country Families Pay the Price

Watertown Post January 10, 2026

By Hans Wilder Somewhere between Albany’s spreadsheets and Governor Kathy Hochul’s press releases, the North Country’s home-based...

Watertown Needs a Fix — And It Starts With the Sunken Manholes A silver Mini Cooper with New York license plate reading “3I ATLAS” hits a sunken manhole cover on Arsenal Street near McDonalds in Watertown, with its front tire dipping into the broken pavement.

A silver Mini Cooper with New York license plate reading “3I ATLAS” hits a sunken manhole cover on Arsenal Street near McDonalds in Watertown, with its front tire dipping into the broken pavement.

Watertown Needs a Fix — And It Starts With the Sunken Manholes

Watertown Post December 30, 2025

WATERTOWN, N.Y. — A fresh city council is about to be sworn in, sleeves rolled up, hands...

City Life & Community Voices

New Judge Takes the Bench — But Why Is Watertown’s City Court a Revolving Door?

Samantha has a Few Things to Say: Democrats Stay Seated as Tributes to Veterans, Victims, and Heroes Fill the Chamber

Watertown City Council Votes to End Outside Flag Requests

“Watertown Man Types 400-Word Rant — Didn’t Notice Link Said ‘Full Story’”

Watertown at a Crossroads: Scale Back at the Top — or Tax the City Into Utter Decline?

On the Dial at Noon: Don Lemon, “The Juice,” and Watertown’s Common-Sense Test

Hochul’s Free College Push Meets Reality — And Watertown Is Right in the Middle of It

Basements Full, Promises Empty: Flooding at 119 South Rutland Exposes Watertown’s Failing Sewer System

Albany Picks Winners and Losers in Childcare — and North Country Families Pay the Price

Watertown Needs a Fix — And It Starts With the Sunken Manholes

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