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Grow Out Sale helps local families purchase children’s items


Grow Out Sale helps local families purchase children’s items

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) – The Jefferson County Fairgrounds were bustling Friday thanks to a Grow Out Sale hosted by a local nonprofit organization. Hundreds of families spent the morning rummaging through clothes, toys and baby items. “They should do this more often,” said shopper Roxanne Robinson. Featuring gently used goods from around 100 consignors, the […]

Watertown expands its dining options with the opening of Wendy’s


Watertown expands its dining options with the opening of Wendy’s

Jarrett Bies | Specifically for Watertown Public Opinion Watertown’s wide reach — the largest city within a 100-mile radius — made it an attractive destination for South Dakota’s newest Wendy’s restaurant, which opened Aug. 10 at 937 5th St. SE. What prompted Watertown to open a restaurant that is rather unusual in South Dakota? Location […]

Social media posts from suspected shoplifters slow thefts at Watertown store, owner says


Social media posts from suspected shoplifters slow thefts at Watertown store, owner says

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) – A Watertown businessman says his tactic to scare away thieves worked. General Store owner Anthony Doldo says people now think twice before stealing from his store. This drastic change came after Doldo shared pictures of suspected shoplifters on social media. “I had to do something to stop it,” he said. When […]

2 tobacco shops in Watertown violate the law by opening


2 tobacco shops in Watertown violate the law by opening

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – The state is accusing two Watertown tobacco shops of laundering money and violating the law by reopening. Officials say the state will try again to close them. A week ago, four tobacco shops in Watertown were closed after the state said it seized illegal marijuana from the stores. Within a […]