WATERTOWN — A new state law went into effect Wednesday raising the minimum age for the purchase tobacco and electronic cigarette products from 18 to 21. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Holiday 24-inch wreaths with a bow for $22 and kissing balls with a bow for $28 will be available at the Lewis County General Hospital Auxiliary’s annual Hollyberry Sale set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Lowville Academy Central School. Pre-orders are strongly encour… Read More ⇒
NEW BREMEN — The town board will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9. at the town municipal office building, 8420 State Route 812. The purpose of the meeting is to renew a contract with the Croghan Fire Department Inc. for fire protection to a portion of the town within the New Br… Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The Lewis County Economic Development/Naturally Lewis hosts Business Leaders Breakfasts throughout the year. Read More ⇒
What was predicted to be a foot or more of snow in the first hyped storm of the season turned out to be underwhelming, still prompting north country residents to fire up snowblowers early Tuesday morning to dig out. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — When C. Richard Mihalyi, known by everyone as Duke, starts sharing the stories of his time in the Navy during World War II, everyone in the room smiles. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings that include Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence and Oswego counties, encompassing the cities of Oswego and Watertown and the village of Lowville. Read More ⇒
GLENFIELD — White goats. Pink collars. Memorial donations for cancer victims. Put those three seemingly unconnected things together and what do you get? Read More ⇒
OSCEOLA — For the first time since the library began in 1955, the Osceola Public Library will be primarily funded by the town taxpayers. Read More ⇒
SYRACUSE — “Lowville is playing in the state playoffs” rolls off the tongue so easily now. This time the Red Raiders will compete for a state title on the football field after securing a Section 3 Class C title Saturday at the Carrier Dome, defeating the Cato-Meridian Blue Devils, 41-6. Read More ⇒
NEW BREMEN — A Lowville man was charged with driving while intoxicated by state police early Sunday morning. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The Lowville Police Department has identified the victim of Friday’s fatal fire. Read More ⇒
HARRISVILLE — The Development Authority of the North Country’s new recycling transfer station continues to move forward and is now easily identified with a new sign. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The United Way of Northern New York will financially support programs across Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties with $400,000 in grants that will be paid out to organizations in 2020. Read More ⇒
A contractor was recently charged in Lowville for never starting a job he was paid to do, marking his second grand larceny arrest in recent months and bringing the amount he is alleged to have stolen to $114,000. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A write-in candidate for a town justice position in southern Lewis County had a landslide victory over the only candidate on the ballot in Tuesday’s election. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A man and his dog were found dead in a Friday afternoon fire at 5413 Hemlock Drive in the Willow Landing apartment complex in the village. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — With the Black River’s banks becoming visible again as flooding from last week’s storm continues to subside, there is only one road that remains closed in Lewis County, Ziegler Road between Neff Road and the snowplow turnaround in the town of Leyden is the last holdout of the seve… Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — With the unofficial election results showing a gap between he and his closest competitor that can’t be bridged by absentee ballots, things have become more real for the Lewis County treasurer-elect and now, he is excited to start his new gig. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — After Lewis County residents spoke about the extension of the existing occupancy tax to include private short-term rentals, the Board of Legislators passed the “bed tax” initiative during Tuesday night’s meeting. Read More ⇒
LYONSDALE — A Constableville man was charged Tuesday with two felonies by Lewis County Sheriff’s deputies after an incident Monday on Moose River Road. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The Republican candidate for Lewis County treasurer easily won a three-way race in Tuesday’s voting, while an independent candidate ousted a Republican incumbent and write-in entries are likely to have beaten uncontested candidates in other races. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The 10th Mountain Division aviation brigade, which has a special relationship with the Lowville American Legion Post 162, has lent a hand with events and projects around the village for years. Now the legion is working on letting the soldiers know that out of sight does not mean o… Read More ⇒
DEXTER — The General Brown Central School District Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Jr.-Sr. High School. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. This will be the regular monthly meeting. Read More ⇒
Polls will remain open until 9 p.m. Tuesday at all sites in Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence and Oswego counties. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Friends and family are rallying to help defray costs incurred by Jim Daily as he battles colorectal cancer. Read More ⇒
WEST TURIN — A Boonville man was accused of driving under the influence of drugs by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — In the midst of storm fallout, a number of Lewis County roads along the swollen Black River banks are still flooded and closed, while at least one family is thankful for the kindness of their neighbors, even after tragedy. Read More ⇒
TALCOTTVILLE — A bronze marker, to commemorate placement on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017, will be unveiled during a ceremony at 2 p.m. Monday, at Talcottville Cemetery, 2052 State Route 12-D. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A village woman was sentenced to state prison for the third time on felony drug charges by Judge Daniel R. King in Lewis County Court on Friday. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Roadside history lessons will increase after the round of grant funding beginning Monday for historic markers. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Lewis County residents are welcome to weigh in on a proposed change and an addition to county laws in public hearings to be held prior to the Board of Legislators meeting on Tuesday. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The Lewis County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its selections for people and businesses of the year at its annual meeting and awards ceremony to be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 6 at Tug Hill Vinyards. Read More ⇒
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory from 8 p.m. Saturday to 4 p.m. Sunday for Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego counties. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN— Twenty-seven nonprofit organizations have joined the 2019 -giveNNY campaign, a local effort that works to unite tri-county nonprofits in a day of giving on the international -GivingTuesday, Dec. 3. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — High winds that whipped the region overnight and as much as four inches of rain made for a messy mix of hazards Friday as trees fell, taking out power for more than 10,000 north country residents. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Throughout the towns of Lewis County, candidates involved in the 18 competitive races are campaigning and reaching out to their community members seeking votes. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A large symbolic check for a genuinely large amount was given to Lewis County General Hospital by the Friends of Hospice in the county Tuesday afternoon. Read More ⇒
PORT LEYDEN — A Tuesday night traffic stop just after 8 p.m. led to DWI charges for one man. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — As trick-or-treaters get ready to hit the village streets and rumors of snow fill the air, contractors are working feverishly to get the remaining two-and-a-half streets of the Five Streets infrastructure project in the village safe and winter ready. Read More ⇒
CROGHAN — Life coach, published author and Beaver River Central School graduate Lynn Everard will speak at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Croghan Fire Department, 6860 Fire Hall St. Read More ⇒
DENMARK — A bright sun and blue skies made it the perfect day for the ceremonial ground-breaking for the Denmark Community Solar Project on Tuesday morning on the edge of the 27-acre project that is “about two months” from completion. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The first helicopter to use the Lewis County General Hospital landing zone did so as part of a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony held on Tuesday afternoon. Read More ⇒
BEAVER FALLS — After a long summer with a big detour, state Route 126 is open for use and delay-free. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Voters in Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego counties will help elect three state Supreme Court judges within the state’s Fifth Judicial District when they go to the polls Nov. 5. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The 45-day extension of the Article 10 certification process for the Number Three Wind LLC will come to an end on Nov. 12, when the state Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment will meet to “consider” the project. Read More ⇒
The following property sales were recorded in Jefferson County clerk’s office Oct. 15: Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A Kirkville man was charged on Oct. 21 while in Osceola for a second alleged larceny incident from July. Read More ⇒
FINE — State police charged a Harrisville man with driving while intoxicated after an accident at the intersections of State Routes 3 and 58 on Oct. 10. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Lurking around every light post, prancing up sidewalks and streets, little ghouls, goblins, princesses and zombies will inhabit Halloween Towne on Saturday. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Whether a trade apprenticeship, manufacturing training or healthcare provider certification, attendees at the Learning for Work forum Wednesday evening agreed that trade and vocational training needs to be “re-branded” as a legitimate choice for children, not just a second-choice … Read More ⇒