LOWVILLE — Three Lewis County legislator races will see candidates vying for the top position in the Republican and Conservative primaries on June 22, but in one of those races, only one candidate wants to win. Read More ⇒
It’s the kind of experience that dirties every shoe you packed and tests your limits. The kind of annual week for friendship bracelets and the seemingly permanent essence of firewood: summer camp. Read More ⇒
CONSTABLEVILLE — Like life in general, historic Constable Hall is quickly “reopening” to connect with the community through a number of events. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — With so many hot days with minimal rainfall, the village is watching water levels carefully. To avoid a problem, people are asked to keep water use to a minimum. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The Lewis County solar array has shown its impact not just by reducing electricity bills but also by decreasing the amount of greenhouse gas produced. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Goals were met by the two housing-related programs supported by Community Development Block Grants that will come to an official close at the end of this month. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Lewis County Public Transportation will once again be operating the Old Forge route starting this weekend. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Two weeks with no positive COVID-19 tests for residents or staff allowed the Lewis County nursing home to open to visitors eager to be with their loved ones again. Another small outbreak of scabies wasn’t enough to close those doors the following day. Read More ⇒
CANTON — St. Lawrence County Planning Board members say there are still a lot of unanswered questions surrounding the state’s Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — No new COVID-19-related deaths were reported Friday in the tri-county area as the number of virus cases rose by seven. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — No new COVID-19 deaths were reported Thursday in the tri-county area as the number of virus cases rose by 10. Read More ⇒
WADDINGTON — Atop the Howard Park hill at sunrise Thursday, a crescent sun illuminated the St. Lawrence River. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Learn about short-term rentals and what a community should consider at a Tug Hill Commission’s sponsored webinar at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23. Read More ⇒
BOONVILLE — Live music is back for the Adirondack Community Chorus. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — No new COVID-19 deaths were reported Wednesday in the tri-county area as the number of virus cases rose by 10. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Their vision is of a curated hiking path through the heart of the Tug Hill Plateau, providing sustainable access on the longest continuous hiking trail outside of the Adirondack Park and the only non-motorized long-distance trail on the hill. Read More ⇒
CLAYTON — The Thousand Islands Land Trust is hosting its annual BioBlitz week to collect citizen science data on species and biodiversity in the region. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — No new COVID-19 cases were reported Tuesday in Lewis County as the number of virus cases in the tri-county area rose by just eight. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Some village streets will be getting a face lift beginning Thursday. Read More ⇒
NEW YORK — The state will focus on increasing the number of residents vaccinated against COVID-19 in 175 areas, including several north country towns, to hit a 70% vaccination rate statewide and reverse all pandemic restrictions, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — One COVID-19-related death was reported Monday in Lewis County as the number of virus cases in the tri-county area rose over the weekend by 19. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A little over a year ago, Meghann and Brandon Hellinger stood in the cleaned-out but still empty, dark, wood-panelled bar in the old Bateman Hotel and said they would start their business their way, not the “normal” way. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Mission 22 program has 3,500 volunteer ambassadors across the country made up of veterans and civilians working together to bring wellness to veterans. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Among the many land trusts throughout the nation and the north country, only about 25% have achieved accreditation. The Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust is seeking its third renewal of accreditation and needs the public’s help. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A 17-year-old youth from the town of Croghan was charged May 25 by Lewis County sheriff’s deputies with felony fourth-degree grand larceny. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The state-designated “Outdoors Day” will be marked by a celebration at the Forestry Demonstration Area on Saturday. Read More ⇒
COPENHAGEN — The 2021 class leaders at Copenhagen Central School are Peyton Nicole Walker, valedictorian; Ariana Nicole Rivera-Corona, salutatorian; and Anna Raelyn Spaulding, vocational leader. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Ten new COVID-19 cases were reported Friday in the tri-county area. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — No new COVID-19 cases were reported Thursday in Lewis County as the number of new virus cases in the tri-county area rose by just five. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — New York Power Authority officials say they are taking steps to ensure they are protected against cyberattacks like those that occurred with Colonial Pipeline this year and SolarWinds in 2020. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — As of Tuesday night, 12- and 13-year old hunters in Jefferson and Lewis counties can use guns or crossbows to hunt deer. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — The Orchestra of Northern New York will present the program, “Baroque and Beyond” as an online streaming program at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — No COVID-19-related deaths were reported Wednesday in the tri-county area as the number of new virus cases rose by 11. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Development Authority of the North Country is exploring whether to build a large single-stream recycling facility that would serve Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Invenergy’s Number Three Wind Farm, which will add 27 turbines to Lewis County, will begin the first stage of construction this week with a full construction start eyed for July. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — No COVID-19-related deaths were reported over the holiday weekend in the tri-county area as the number of new virus cases rose by 38. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — Although the north country wasn’t the recipient of low-cost hydropower allocations this month, New York Power Authority Senior Vice President of Clean Energy Solutions Keith Hayes says three allocations in Western New York indicate the economy is on the rebound. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — As with many annual events, the Lewis County Pride Picnic has pressed play again on the third gathering of its kind after a pandemic pause last year. Read More ⇒
COPENHAGEN — In observance of Memorial Day, a parade was held in the village Monday. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6912 held a brief ceremony in observance of Memorial Day on Monday. Read More ⇒
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg will reinstate the obligation to attend Sunday Mass effective the weekend of June 5 and 6. Read More ⇒
More north country communities are flying banners along streets to honor selected men and women who have served in our armed forces. Read More ⇒
TURIN — For the past three years, village streets have been lined with the now-popular banners showing photographs of veterans from bygone eras in time for Memorial Day. Read More ⇒
COPENHAGEN — Memorial Day weekend is here and the American Legion has placed flags on the graves of deceased veterans. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — With very few people participating in most public hearings, the Lewis County Board of Legislators will be holding five simultaneously before its June meeting Tuesday. Read More ⇒
Would you like to give your child a truly remarkable gift this summer? How about a memorable outdoor experience in an informal and truly unique educational setting; an experience that enhances life-skills, stimulates interest, and challenges his or her abilities through training, education, … Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A native of Watertown, Tobi M. Darrah’s service to the United Way of Northern New York began back in 1991 as the administrative assistant. Recently, the UWNNY announced the upcoming retirement of Mrs. Darrah on June 1 after a rewarding career of service. Read More ⇒
POTSDAM — In step with pandemic-year hobby discovery — like new investments in container gardening, ukulele strumming or bread baking — Jacob D. Roberts turned to ciphers. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Winner of Farm Bureau scholarships on the county, regional and state levels, and the newly elected state secretary for the Future Farmers of America, Anna Western wasn’t born into farming. But she’s actively choosing it as her field with plans to go international with it. Read More ⇒
CANTON — NCPR Radio listeners will tune into a familiar show at 8 a.m. Tuesday, but the name will be different. Read More ⇒