🌱 Join Watertown’s Thompson Park walk to help local kids in need

Hello again Watertown! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Join Watertown’s Thompson Park walk to help local kids in need
• Meet the new leaders shaping Watertown’s schools this year
• How police used a drone and past records to find a suspect

Also on today's calendar: Victorian Seance and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
• Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 81, low: 69.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. S'Miles for Children's Miracle Network: Mid-Month Meet-Up (samaritanhealth.com) — A community walk to benefit Children’s Miracle Network of Northern New York is set for Thursday, August 13, at 5 p.m. in Watertown’s Thompson Park. Residents are invited to collect pledges for the miles they walk throughout August, with all proceeds supporting children in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. Music, a food truck, and a group walk will anchor the mid-month meet-up.
   

2. Watertown City School district appoints four administrators (nny360.com) — Watertown City School District has named new administrators for Watertown High School, Case Middle School, and its technology department, with most starting their roles this week. The appointees bring extensive classroom, leadership, and technology experience aimed at strengthening student support, safety, and instructional technology. Families can expect continuity from familiar staff stepping into expanded responsibilities.
   

3. Police: Watertown man admitted to stabbing girlfriend in neck (wwnytv.com) — Watertown police arrested a local man after a woman was found fatally stabbed in an apartment on Factory Street, prompting a large multi-agency search and response. Authorities say prior registration photos and a drone-assisted search helped quickly locate the suspect, who now faces a second-degree murder charge. Neighbors described the area as increasingly troubled by crime.
   

4. North Country responds to national blood shortage (wwnytv.com) — A blood drive at Jefferson Community College in Watertown is helping the Red Cross tackle a national blood shortage, with turnout building through the day. Organizers stress that steady donations are needed to keep local hospitals supplied and encourage North Country residents to schedule appointments. Donors can sign up online or by calling the Red Cross.
   

5. Local auto racing: Can-Am puts focus on CRSA vs. Crate Spring Clash on Friday (nny360.com) — Watertown driver Tim Fuller has grabbed back the points lead at Can-Am Speedway after a strong second-place finish, setting up extra intrigue for this Friday’s Crate Sprint and CRSA 305 Sprint showdown. Local fans also get another full night of racing at Evans Mills Raceway Park on Saturday, including spectator drag races and free admission for active and veteran military members.
   

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📸 Around Watertown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Watertown

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 12

• Ages 12-17 Teen Drop-In Crafts →
  Flower Memorial Library, 229 Washington St, Watertown
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday August 7

• Bridging 4/5, 6/7, 8/9
  Watertown City SD Case Middle School, 1237 Washington St, Watertown, NY 13601, USA

Tuesday August 11

• Teamship - week 2
  Watertown City SD Case Middle School, 1237 Washington St, Watertown, NY 13601, USA
  9:00 am

Wednesday August 12

• Immunization Clinic →
  Jefferson County Public Health Public Health Facility at 531 Meade st., Watertown , New York 13601
  12:30 pm

Thursday August 13

• Teamship - week 2
  Watertown City SD Case Middle School, 1237 Washington St, Watertown, NY 13601, USA

Saturday August 29

• Victorian Seance →
  Jefferson County Historical Society, 228 Washington St, Watertown
  7:00 pm
• OutLOUD After Hours! August 29, 2026 7p-10p →
  Garland City Beer Works, 321 Howk St, Watertown
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 7

• Bridging 4/5, 6/7, 8/9
  Watertown City SD Case Middle School, 1237 Washington St, Watertown, NY 13601, USA

Tuesday August 11

• Teamship - week 2
  Watertown City SD Case Middle School, 1237 Washington St, Watertown, NY 13601, USA
  9:00 am

Wednesday August 12

• All Ages & Abilities Farmers’ Market Story Time →
  Flower Memorial Library, 229 Washington St, Watertown
  10:30 am

Friday August 14

• Toddler Painting →
  Flower Memorial Library, 229 Washington St, Watertown
  10:30 am
• Ages 6-12 Art Club →
  Flower Memorial Library, 229 Washington St, Watertown
  4:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Best Buy Co., Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Watertown. Apply here.
• TKC Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Food Service Director in Watertown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Watertown here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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