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McHugh Completes 9th Trip To Iraq, Says Conditions Are Improving

North country Congressman John McHugh just finished up a two day visit with Fort Drum soldiers serving in Iraq.

On Thursday afternoon, the Republican lawmaker spoke with 7 News by phone from Kuwait.

In his 9th trip to Iraq, McHugh says the most noticeable change in that country is the improvement in security.

Weather

Trying To Reason With The Hurricane Season

There are two tropical storms in the Atlantic right now. T.S. Gustav will likely become a Cat. 2 or 3 hurricane as it makes landfall sometime next Tuesday. That would make it a major hurricane and the target is once again Louisiana…that’s subject to change. Tropical Storm Hanna is still well out in the Atlantic [...]

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Brownville Soccer Program Reaching New Heights

The Brownville Lions have the perfect mix to create an outstanding soccer season.

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DTV Update

On June 17, 2008 WWNY was granted a Construction Permit (CP) to build a VHF DTV Channel 7 facility that will begin broadcasting 2/17/2009. It is also a CP for a service area that replicates our analog service area (our original assignment did not, but now after waiting for Canadian coordination and approval it does.)

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Today's Local News

Feedback: Assembly Candidates & Job Creation

Cutting spending while stimulating the state’s economy - it’s a challenge that lawmakers in Albany are facing.

Three people are vying to represent the 118th Assembly District - the winner of the race will have to take on that challenge.

Each candidate has a plan for how to do it, but you might actually be surprised to hear they’ve got three very different plans.

Turning Manure Into Electricity?

One of the largest dairy operations in St. Lawrence County is looking to turn cow manure into electricity.

Woman Arrested, Accused Of Trying To Steal Computers

State police have arrested a 31 year old Ogdensburg woman for allegedly trying to steal computers from Wal-Mart in the town of Watertown.

Christina M. Chevrier of 123 Belmont Courts was charged with a felony count of attempted grand larceny.

Bail Set At $50K For Accused Slasher

A 20 year old Massena man is being held on $50,000 cash bail or $100,000 bond after allegedly slashing the back of his girlfriend during an argument.

Adam Gauthier is charged with with second-degree assault after allegedly cutting Brandee Arquiett inside an apartment house at 61 Bishop Avenue.

Insanity Defense Sought For Klages

A Massena man facing attempted murder charges for allegedly torturing and mutilating 51 year old Andrew Lesperance will now face a mental evaluation as his attorney prepares to use an insanity defense.

St. Lawrence County Public Defender Brian Pilatzke has filed a two page motion seeking court permission to use an insanity defense for 26 year old Harry Klages II.

SPCA Building Dog Park

The city of Watertown said no to the idea, so someone else will be providing dogs with a new place to play in Watertown.

The Jefferson County SPCA is building a dog park in its backyard.

Artist Begins Mural At Empsall Plaza

A Watertown man is taking on a very big job; in fact, it’s literally the biggest job he has ever had.

Jason Brown is an artist who is painting a mural on the side wall of Empsall Plaza in downtown Watertown.

Addie Jenne Russell Appears On 7 News At Noon

Addie Jenne Russell, the democratic candidate for the open 118th State Assembly seat, appeared with Jeff Cole on 7 News at Noon Thursday.

A Jefferson County Legislator and former intern in Albany, she explained why she entered the race and why she believes she’s the best person for the job.

North Country Native June O’Neil Side By Side With Hillary Clinton in Denver

A roll call vote was taken yesterday at the Democratic Convention to confirm Senator Barack Obama had all the delegates he needed to win the nomination.

As New York Senator Hillary Clinton declared the state’s support for Obama, a North Country native stood by her side and witnessed what she called history in the making.