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Hundreds of Fort Drum soldiers were put to the test Wednesday to commemorate a grueling exercise 10th Mountain Division troops were put through during World War II. https://www.wwnytv.com//fort-drum-soldiers-commemorate-tr/

Watertown’s police reform group is turning to the public to help shape its reform plan. What, if anything, would you like to see changed? https://www.wwnytv.com//public-has-chance-weigh-watertown/

Potsdam Central School District voters are voting on a $23.5 million school improvement project Wednesday. https://www.wwnytv.com//voters-deciding-fate-m-potsdam-sc/

Sorting recyclables in Watertown may end up being a thing of the past. City Mayor Jeff Smith has a plan to do away with separating plastic, paper, cans, and glass. But, it may cost more. https://www.wwnytv.com//tired-separating-your-recyclables/

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that based on the success of an experiment at a Buffalo Bills game last month, the state has a plan to open other arenas and stadiums.

Even though the city of Ogdensburg and St. Lawrence County seemed to have reached a new sales tax deal, one county official is saying - not so fast. A vote to seal the deal could take some more time. https://www.wwnytv.com//sealing-sales-tax-deal-between-og/

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Jefferson and Lewis Counties from Thursday night until Saturday afternoon. This will likely be upgraded to a Lake Effec...t Snow warning later this week. It is still to soon to talk amounts. I’ll add that yes it also looks like St Lawrence County will also see snow for Christmas. The NWS in Burlington just hasn’t issued any weather headlines as we are still several days out.

With a new strain of the coronavirus discovered in the UK, the governor is asking airlines to test passengers before they board planes heading to New York. So far, the federal government has not taken any action.

We're learning more about the death of a Fort Drum soldier who went missing late last week.

Harrisville United Methodist Church will have services tomorrow (Sunday) after having cancelled them in October due to a COVID-19 spike in Lewis County.

The Beaver River Boys' Cross Country Team are still competing against some of the best competition around the northeast despite not having a normal run at the season. Here's Rob Krone's sports report:

No injuries reported as firefighters save a Watertown home from fire Saturday evening.

Starting Monday, Ogdensburg Free Academy students move to remote learning as a second staff member tested positive for COVID-19.

A family grieves and waits. They know who it was who died in a fiery crash in Hammond more than week ago- their son. But no one has told them yet for sure. Reporter Keith Benman talks to the family:

7 News took a moment Saturday to ask people around Watertown what they thought of the news that Joe Biden wins the election. Here's what some had to say:

One former Watertown mayor is best known for his green thumb. What better way to honor his legacy than by planting dozens of trees? Reporter Brendan Straub shows us the celebration in the sunshine.

According to Lewis County Public Health, there are 5 new cases, bringing the county’s overall total to 181.

Governor Andrew Cuomo released a statement Saturday regarding the day's news of Joe Biden's victory.

A win in Pennsylvania has pushed Joe Biden to victory

BREAKING: CBS News calls the Presidential race for former Vice President Joe Biden

In the Town of Alexandria, no means no.

Maybe you're tired of COVID news. Here's why you shouldn't be.