LOWVILLE — In Judge Daniel R. King’s Lewis County Court on Friday, a New Bremen man was sentenced to state prison after pleading guilty to the highest-possible drug charge, an A-2 felony, on Sept. 6. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A task force of state assemblymen will be in Lewis County to get feedback about proposed legislation to encourage high school students to go into the trades rather than focusing on four-year college degrees as their only option. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — As election time nears, Lewis County residents are invited to a Meet the Candidates forum for county offices from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the Lowville Academy and Central School auditorium. Read More ⇒
CROGHAN — A village woman will be honored with a New York State Senate Empire Award on Tuesday. Read More ⇒
The following are charged with driving while intoxicated and related offenses: Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — What does a chicken have to do to get arrested around here? A pretty red hen patrolled the Lewis County Courthouse entrance and parking lot on Friday, following some people, running from others and in most cases, becoming the source of many puns and a bit of camp. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — A federal judge ruled Friday that any Jreck Sub franchisee that has stated its intention not to continue or renew its franchise agreement with a new franchisor is ineligible to bid during an upcoming auction of the sandwich chain’s franchise rights. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Workplace apprenticeships were discussed during Friday morning’s Jefferson Community College Jefferson-Lewis Industry Roundtable for Healthcare and Technology at the Renaissance Room of the Ramada Inn in Watertown. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A couple is alleged to have stolen nearly $1,000 worth of electronics from Walmart in recent weeks, and the public is being asked to help identify them. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — North country manufacturers displayed the tools and tricks of their trade to students interested in the industry Thursday for Manufacturing Day. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Revenue from the Lewis County solar array has covered about 59% of the county’s electricity bill over the past 15 months, and this is just the beginning. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The first glimpse of Lewis County’s 2020 tentative budget calls for the tax rate to hold steady at 7.49%, largely because an increase in the taxable property values has increased the amount brought in by taxes while projected revenues are also up from last year. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Senior citizens, often targeted by scammers online, are being offered online safety and scam prevention seminars, both in person. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — After a summer of controversy between the Lewis County sheriff and the board of legislators over the sheriff’s spending and the board’s budgeting, County Manager Ryan Piche was under the impression that he and the sheriff had successfully reached a compromise budget for the depart… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The day after Christmas last year, Cindie O’Hare received a call from her son’s girlfriend telling her that he was in the emergency room for a mass in his brain. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A repeat drug offender pleaded guilty to Judge Daniel R. King in Lewis County Court on Friday, as part of a plea deal that will get him time in state prison. Read More ⇒
CROGHAN — A local man faces multiple felony charges for allegedly trying to strangle someone after breaking into a Swiss Road home. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Lewis County residents will be asked to share their views on the state-wide program that offers a financing stream for “energy upgrades” to commercial, multifamily residential and nonprofit properties, in a public hearing before the Board of Legislators makes their decision about … Read More ⇒
BOONVILLE — A Lowville woman was given a felony harassment-related charge by State Police for an incident on Oct. 9. Read More ⇒
BARNES CORNERS — A man from Holland in Erie County was given drunk driving charges by state police over the weekend. Read More ⇒
CROGHAN — When the dust settled around a head-on collision on Erie Canal Road on Friday night, only one of the cars in the accident was still there. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The post made vacant by longtime Lewis County Treasurer Patricia L. O’Brien’s impending retirement has been contested in more than one way over the past year and now has three people vying for the spot after concerns that there wouldn’t be even one qualified candidate. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — After nearly 40 years, the Lewis County General Hospital is moving forward with a project that will result in a wide array of renovations and the modernization of key areas of its North State Street facility. Read More ⇒
TURIN — With leaves at their peak and temperatures cooling down, Snow Ridge’s annual fall celebration on Saturday, Ridge Fest, is right on time. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Impeachment, Syria, drug prices, small farms and, frequently, President Donald Trump, were among the topics north country residents lobbed at U.S. Rep. Elise N. Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, during a Coffee with Your Congresswoman session Thursday morning at the local Veterans of For… Read More ⇒
DEER RIVER — The Town of Denmark Planning Board will hold a special meeting and public hearing at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, concerning the East Road solar project submitted by NSG Fund 1 LLC as well as any other business that comes before the board. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The Lewis County Chamber of Commerce has announced its business awards recipients. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The office of Assemblyman Kenneth D. Blankenbush, R-Black River, will hold mobile office hours from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 16, in the town hall, 5535 Bostwick St. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — North country media representatives were invited to the Northern New York Philanthropy Center, 131 Washington St., Wednesday morning to learn more about this year’s -giveNNY campaign and how they could partner with it. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Better than a lottery ticket, a dollar and a dream is what it took for Bryan Higby, a 1993 Lowville Academy graduate, to be able to bring one of his favorite author’s short stories to life in a film. Now he’s bringing that film and nine others to the village for a special film fes… Read More ⇒
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that several north country teachers are among 228 educators throughout the state to be recognized as master teachers. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — After some targeted negotiations with Invenergy, parent company of the Number Three Wind Farm, the Lewis County Industrial Development Agency was able to secure an increase to the standard payment-in-lieu-of-taxes, PILOT, so part of the money beyond that expected by taxing jurisdi… Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Lowville Free Library may have found a new legacy fundraiser in its “buzzy” Search and Sip scavenger hunt on Saturday. Read More ⇒
LYONS FALLS — With ReEnergy’s former biomass energy facility in Lyonsdale only partially demolished and the hand-over deadline for the cleaned 46-acre property fast approaching, the company sought, and received, an extension. Read More ⇒
BEAVER FALLS — There will be a public hearing concerning the Beaver Falls Fire District budget from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the fire department, 9583 Main St. Read More ⇒
CASTORLAND — The Croghan Town Board will hold a public hearing at 6:05 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, at the municipal offices, 9882 State Route 126, concerning the establishment of a no-parking period from Nov. 1 through May 1 each year on all streets in the hamlet of Beaver Falls. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Northern New York Community Foundation kicked off its 2019-2020 Community Spirit Youth Giving Challenge earlier in the week. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Thirteen people have been arrested on welfare fraud and other charges, according to a report Wednesday from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. Read More ⇒
GLENFIELD — Lewis County municipalities will have the opportunity to review the draft of the Lewis County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2019 Update from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 21 at 3-G Fire Station, 6229 Blue St. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The T’s are crossed, I’s dotted and the ink dry on the purchase agreement between the Lewis County Industrial Development Agency and Ox Industries LLC for the Center for Business, formerly the Climax Manufacturing Building. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — After a resolution offered at the September Lewis County Board of Legislators meeting was voted down, the board had to decide what to do with the money set aside. Read More ⇒
COPENHAGEN — Since its water crisis of 2016, the village of Copenhagen has been out of compliance with state law because it has not secured a safe and sufficient backup water supply. Now, with a deadline looming, the pressure is on to take action. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — State safety regulations have led the Lewis County Highway Department to re-evaluate yield signs around the county to bring some traffic to a full stop. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — It’s a new month with, for the Lewis County Board of Legislators, a new approach to settling their collective quandary about whether to build a new county building or to repair and renovate two existing buildings. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — For 47 years, foliage fans from near and far have taken a tour through Lewis County during the first October weekend, enjoying the views and experiencing festivals, history, locally made products and special places along the way. Read More ⇒
DEER RIVER — The Town of Denmark Planning Board will hold a Special Meeting and Public Hearing at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, concerning the East Road Solar Project submitted by Solitude Solar as well as any other business that comes before the board. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A woman was charged with a misdemeanor by the village Police Department on Wednesday for a July incident. Read More ⇒
NEW BREMEN — Tucked into a clearing in the middle of some tall pines and just in time for the start of school, a new playground was installed and ready for fun next to Wagner Field, the town’s baseball diamond, on Tillman Road. Read More ⇒
CASTORLAND — A domestic incident lead to stabbing and destruction accusations and felony charges for a village woman. Read More ⇒