Chad Charette
Reporter
WWNY
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Hailing from Syracuse, Chad Charette's interest in journalism was sparked in high school when he helped to establish a student-run newspaper.
He fell in love with broadcasting during his undergraduate years at the University of Hartford in Connecticut. There, he served as an anchor and reporter for the school’s Student Television network “STN2”. At the start of 2020’s COVID-19 pandemic and the tail end of his sophomore year, Chad took on the role of news director, gaining invaluable reporting experience.
Chad graduated in May 2022 with a degree in digital media and journalism and joined the 7 News team less than a month later. At 7 News, he works as a reporter/multimedia journalist and always relishes the opportunity to jump into the field and do a story.
When he’s not on the job, Chad enjoys researching historical sights, playing video games, running, and pretty much anything that gives him an excuse to ride a boat. He loves to travel and would eventually like to take a bike tour across Europe.
As a bit of a fun fact, Chad actually made his on-air debut as a child when he appeared in a commercial for a barbecue restaurant in his hometown. The commercial itself has not yet resurfaced.
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Hospice of Jefferson County is continuing its Memory Tree tradition.
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It was a busy Black Friday at Salmon Run Mall as a legion of shoppers combed through stores.
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Stove tops were simmering, and ovens were filled as the Salvation Army was bustling with mouths to feed.
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The price of a dinner is up, but only slightly. The cost of turkey is the main culprit.
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10th Mountain Division soldiers celebrated an early Thanksgiving with a series of feasts across Fort Drum on Tuesday.
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A stretch of State Route 180 which runs through Peyton’s hometown of LaFargeville, officially became the Firefighter Peyton S. Morse Memorial Highway on Saturday.
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North Country non-profit Food and Farm Connections is trying something new this winter.
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After more than a year of work, the city of Watertown’s effort to revamp Court Street is complete.
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Clayton’s Thousand Islands Museum is celebrating its 28th Annual Festival of Trees.
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Last summer, vandals extensively damaged an important part of the Port Leyden Cemetery. You wouldn’t know it now.
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It may not affect every vineyard, but winemakers across the north country are taking precautions to fight the spread of downy mildew.
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Veterans Day festivities kicked off Saturday morning with a parade led by the John C. Londraville American Legion Post 832.
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It was going to cost $40,000 to remove two planters in downtown Watertown. Now, how about $90,000?
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Veterans Day is Saturday, so schools across the north country got an early start on Thursday with observances.
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Local charitable groups are raising money with Election Day dinners. For many, it’s a tradition.
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The choice of candidates is on one side, while propositions are on the other.
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Watertown's City Council candidates are on the campaign trail.
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Folks at the Glenfield Volunteer Fire Department got a crash course Saturday morning on preparing the stuffed staple of Polish cuisine: pierogis.
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Vito’s Gourmet on Public Square in Watertown is teaming up with hospice again for the Care-A-Latte fundraiser.
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For the 23rd year, The Border 106.7 is raising money that will help local children and their families deal with certain medical expenses.
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North country schools expect the half-pint milk cartons to run out in as little as a week. That's why officials are making other plans.
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It was a day full of tricks and treats as costumed kids flooded the streets of Lowville.
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The former Globe Mini Mall in downtown Watertown could get a new lease on life.
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How should the city of Watertown spend its money? That’s what the race for mayor between Sarah Compo Pierce and Lisa Ruggiero is all about.
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With winter just around the corner, National Grid says it has plans in place to keep things running smoothly.
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The green hydrogen plant from Air Products and Chemicals just got approved by the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency.
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Trebuchets and soaring gourds continue to be a popular combination every fall in Clayton, drawing in thousands for it’s 11th annual Punkin Chunkin’.
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With a water emergency, organizations that help people needed help and that’s exactly what happened for the Salvation Army.
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The water main break has made its mark on the people of Watertown, hobbling businesses, sparking a mad dash to the supermarket, and causing early dismissals from school.
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A controversial billboard in Watertown could be illegal, according to one elections official.
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Whether they were on foot or in a car, hundreds turned up to Brookside Cemetery Saturday to take a trip back in time.
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From fat squirrels to thin spider webs, there are plenty of ways of predicting the upcoming cold season.
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Hundreds north country high schoolers got a slice of military life as part of Fort Drum’s career day.
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At the Watertown City School District, a new school year means new policies for sporting events.
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Students in Lewis County are working to earn their commercial driver’s licenses in a 4-week program.
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The Ives Hill Country Club golf course may not open this year, but the restaurant inside will.
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The Downtown Business Association’s Fall Festival returned this weekend, bringing together artists, artisans, and vendors from across the North Country.
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Kids and adults competed to see who had the fastest and most eye catching gourd as part of an annual pumpkin derby in Watertown.
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A summer paving project raised concerns about the clearance for fire trucks going under the South Massey Street overpass in Watertown.
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Two former Watertown city mayors now have streets in Thompson Park renamed in their honor.
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Land near Star Lake is set to become the state’s latest solar farm as part of a state initiative to use underutilized land for renewable energy projects.
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Kinney Drugs marked a milestone this weekend as the drug store chain celebrated its 120th birthday.
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Saturday marked the second day of Snow Ridge’s Fall Festival where folks of all ages were invited to enjoy the season.
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Soldiers from Fort Drum donned gear and ran Friday in solidarity with those who fought in the battle of Mogadishu, Somalia.
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An invasive insect, the emerald ash borer, is killing many ash trees in the north country.
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An Alexandria Bay couple is aiming to put an antique boat back on the water, one well over a century old.
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Some neighbors are worried about the condition of a Three Mile Bay property. They’re questioning if a puppy mill is being operated there.
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Hundreds attended a celebration of life for David Simmons on Tuesday. He was a beloved figure in Watertown’s arts community.
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