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Investigators still looking into the cause of a fire to a residence on Clay St. in the City of Watertown Sunday evening that may have been intentionally set. The fire was reported at round 5 pm at 318-320 Clay. The initial reports from emergency dispatch stated that someone in the building called 911 to report that they were considering doing harm to themselves and had set the fire. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the first floor of the 320 side of the building. A female who had escaped the burning apartment through a bathroom window was taken to Samaritan Medical Center for treatment. The fire was quickly contained and there were no other tenants home when the fire broke out. No other injuries were reported. Investigators have determined the fire began in the living room of the lower apartment at 320 Clay. Other tenants of the building were displaced temporarily due to the fire. The cause is officially listed as undetermined until authorities can interview the woman at the hospital.

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A firefighter from Utica was killed in a weekend snowmobile accident in Lewis County. The Sheriff's Department investigated the incident, which occurred in West Turin. Police say 29 year old Mathew Benn of Sauquiot was sledding shortly after midnight Saturday on a trail when he failed to negotiate a curve according to Sheriff's Deputies. The sled went off the right side of the trail and struck a tree. Benn was ejected as a result. He later died of his injuries at Lewis County General Hospital.

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The area remains in a Winter Weather Advisory through the day today and most of tonight. While a foot or more of snow was expected from the warning, which went into effect Saturday night, those total predictions were brought down considerably as the day progressed Sunday. Here in the city, only a few inches fell during the day, with most of the precipitation in the form of freezing drizzle. The heavier snows were found further south in the state. Today, more of the same, with flurries, freezing drizzle, and little in the way of accumulation.

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Two North Country Radio Shack stores will be closed as part of the bankrupt company's plans to shut down two thousand stores. The locations in Potsdam and Massena will be shuttered according to the company, which specified the closings this weekend on it's website. The Watertown Radio Shack, located along Arsenal St., was not on the list. The remaining stores that will stay open will likely become Sprint outlets, following an agreement with that company. Radio Shack filed for bankruptcy last week

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Another wintery weekend, another perfect weekend for Snowtown USA events in Watertown. The seasonal festival continued Saturday and Sunday with various events planned. On Sunday, the focus was on Thompson Park. Horse drawn wagon rides were the main attraction at the park. Some activities, such as dog sledding had to be canceled due to the weather. On Saturday, it was laser tag at the Watertown Fairgrounds. The festival has one more weekend of activities next Saturday and Sunday.

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With at least 102 people affected by the measles outbreak in 15 states recently, Senator Chuck Schumer thinks the vaccine should be more widely available. The New York lawmaker is calling upon the CDC to supply the measles vaccine and booster shot to schools and health clinics at no cost. Schumer calls measles one of the most contagious diseases and urges doctors to promote the importance of vaccinations.

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State Police say the man accused of violently shaking an infant in Oswego County is now facing more charges after the two-year-old boy passed away. Authorities confirmed the baby's death last night after an incident Saturday night in Scriba. More serious charges will now be added to assault and endangering the welfare of a child for 20-year-old Edward Lewis. Lewis is due back in court Thursday.

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Richie Incognito is back in the NFL. The Buffalo Bills announced on Saturday that they have agreed in principle to a deal with the veteran offensive lineman. The 31-year-old Incognito has played in nine NFL seasons, but did not suit up at all last year in the wake of the bullying scandal that engulfed the Miami Dolphins. Incognito was suspended for the final eight games of the 2013 season for his role in the scandal. He was free to play anywhere last season, but failed to catch on with a team.

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