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South Lewis elementary school buildings are up for grabs — for just the right fit
Propertysales

South Lewis elementary school buildings are up for grabs — for just the right fit

TURIN — With a number of dollars and just the right dream, you, too, could own an elementary school in Lewis County. Read More ⇒

Lewis County

Tractor Supply to open in Denmark

High school sports: Beaver River’s Demo signs with University at Buffalo
High School Sports

High school sports: Beaver River’s Demo signs with University at Buffalo

New York to ease COVID-19 gathering restrictions
Public Service News

New York to ease COVID-19 gathering restrictions

ALBANY — The state will increase the number of people allowed to congregate in residential and social gatherings later this month using rapid testing and specific safety measures as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, officials said Wednesday. Read More ⇒

Two deaths, 59 new COVID cases reported Wednesday in tri-county region
Public Service News

Two deaths, 59 new COVID cases reported Wednesday in tri-county region

WATERTOWN — Two deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported Wednesday in St. Lawrence County as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 59. Read More ⇒

Survey results say majority of Lewis County residents in favor of pot farming, but smoking not so much
Lewis County

Survey results say majority of Lewis County residents in favor of pot farming, but smoking not so much

LOWVILLE — There’s no consensus among Lewis County residents about allowing people to smoke marijuana legally, but the majority are convinced farmers should be able to grow it and get a piece of the financial pie legalization can provide. Read More ⇒

Lewis County will ‘listen’ to community members on how to reform police
Lewis County

Lewis County will ‘listen’ to community members on how to reform police

LOWVILLE — A “listening session” to get public opinion on police reform recommendations in Lewis County will be held virtually at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Read More ⇒

One death, 74 new COVID cases reported Tuesday in tri-county region
Public Service News

One death, 74 new COVID cases reported Tuesday in tri-county region

WATERTOWN — One death from COVID-19 complications was reported Tuesday in St. Lawrence County as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 74. Read More ⇒

Kinney Drugs, Association on Aging partnering to offer COVID vaccination clinics
Public Service News

Kinney Drugs, Association on Aging partnering to offer COVID vaccination clinics

WATERTOWN — Beginning next week, Kinney Drugs and its new partner, the New York Association on Aging, will provide a 10-week, 21-county pilot program offering community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for people aged 65 and older. Read More ⇒

North country women in politics: Despite strides, aim is to break new barriers in 2021 elections
Government

North country women in politics: Despite strides, aim is to break new barriers in 2021 elections

CANTON — The tri-county region is preparing for the upcoming election season, highlighting women who have broken barriers in local government and how they are encouraging others to pursue the same path — to run for office and make a difference in their communities. Read More ⇒

North country state legislators react to newest Cuomo sexual harassment allegations
State News

North country state legislators react to newest Cuomo sexual harassment allegations

WATERTOWN — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is facing new criticism from Albany legislators after a second former staffer came forward over the weekend with additional allegations of sexual harassment. Read More ⇒

Gale force winds hit region; National Grid deployed for possible outages
State News

Gale force winds hit region; National Grid deployed for possible outages

WATERTOWN — The National Weather Service is calling for gale force winds Monday night into the overnight hours Tuesday — a prediction that has prompted National Grid to increase staffing to closely monitor the situation. Read More ⇒

4 deaths, 71 new COVID cases reported Monday in tri-county region
Public Service News

4 deaths, 71 new COVID cases reported Monday in tri-county region

WATERTOWN — Four deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported Monday — three in St. Lawrence County and one in Lewis County — as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 71 in the tri-county region. Read More ⇒

Putting domestic crisis into context: Increase in sex trafficking spurs action to aid victims (VIDEO)
Education

Putting domestic crisis into context: Increase in sex trafficking spurs action to aid victims (VIDEO)

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article contains description of child abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking. This story is the third in a four-part series. Read More ⇒

38 new COVID cases logged Sunday in Jefferson, St. Lawrence counties
Public Service News

38 new COVID cases logged Sunday in Jefferson, St. Lawrence counties

WATERTOWN — No deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported Sunday as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 38 in Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties. Read More ⇒

71 new COVID cases reported Saturday in Jefferson, St. Lawrence counties
Public Service News

71 new COVID cases reported Saturday in Jefferson, St. Lawrence counties

WATERTOWN — No deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported Saturday as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 71 in Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties. Read More ⇒

COVID communication is key for Lewis County nursing home
Public Service News

COVID communication is key for Lewis County nursing home

LOWVILLE — The nursing home that’s part of the county-owned Lewis County Health System had people calling, frustrated with their inability to connect with their loved ones and convinced they weren’t being told what was “really” going on in the facility. Read More ⇒

Two deaths, 74 new COVID cases reported Friday in tri-county region
Public Service News

Two deaths, 74 new COVID cases reported Friday in tri-county region

WATERTOWN — Two deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported Friday in St. Lawrence County as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 74 across the region. Read More ⇒

U.S. Department of Education denies request to forego state assessments
Education

U.S. Department of Education denies request to forego state assessments

ALBANY — The U.S. Department of Education has denied a request from the state Education Department to forego state assessments this year, but they are offering some flexibility in the administration of the tests. Read More ⇒

Doing the most good: #HappyPeriod North Country celebrates achievements of first year, sets larger goals for the future
Community Giving

Doing the most good: #HappyPeriod North Country celebrates achievements of first year, sets larger goals for the future

WATERTOWN — What started locally with just a Facebook page and an Amazon wishlist has grown into a social movement spanning the tri-county area and beyond. Read More ⇒

One death, 130 COVID cases reported Thursday in tri-county region
Public Service News

One death, 130 COVID cases reported Thursday in tri-county region

WATERTOWN — One death from COVID-19 complications was reported Thursday in St. Lawrence County as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 130 across the region. Read More ⇒

Lewis County band nominated for three Kindred Awards
Arts and Entertainment

Lewis County band nominated for three Kindred Awards

LOWVILLE — The local band Undefeated has been nominated for three Kindred Awards. Read More ⇒

COVID-19 cases rise by 93 in tri-county region Wednesday
Public Service News

COVID-19 cases rise by 93 in tri-county region Wednesday

WATERTOWN — No deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported Wednesday in the tri-county area as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 93 across the region. Read More ⇒

Lowville, village police force are open to feedback on draft reform plan
Lewis County

Lowville, village police force are open to feedback on draft reform plan

LOWVILLE — The village is bringing its tentative plan for “police reform and reinvention” back to the people who helped to create it for final feedback: the villagers themselves. Read More ⇒

Four deaths, 78 new COVID cases logged Tuesday in tri-county region
Public Service News

Four deaths, 78 new COVID cases logged Tuesday in tri-county region

WATERTOWN — Four deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported Tuesday in St. Lawrence County as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 78 across the tri-county region. Read More ⇒

One death, 86 new COVID cases reported Monday in tri-county region
Public Service News

One death, 86 new COVID cases reported Monday in tri-county region

WATERTOWN — One death from COVID-19 complications was reported Monday in St. Lawrence County as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 86 across the tri-county region. Read More ⇒

Copenhagen man killed in weekend snowmobile crash
Lewis County

Copenhagen man killed in weekend snowmobile crash

MARTINSBURG — The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early Saturday morning snowmobile crash that killed one man. Read More ⇒

Retired teacher from Lyons Falls hits $41,000 jackpot, goes back and wins again
Lewis County

Retired teacher from Lyons Falls hits $41,000 jackpot, goes back and wins again

LYONS FALLS — Sharon Parsell says her bills are paid so she enjoys gambling every so often in her retirement, especially after she recently hit a $41,000 jackpot at the casino on an 88-cent bet. Read More ⇒

New York’s unemployment fraud spike persists
State News

New York’s unemployment fraud spike persists

Law enforcement and the state Department of Labor continue to investigate growing numbers of fraudulent unemployment claims as thousands returned to work this winter, officials said. Read More ⇒

No deaths, 50 new COVID cases logged Sunday in tri-county region
Public Service News

No deaths, 50 new COVID cases logged Sunday in tri-county region

WATERTOWN — No deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported Sunday as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 50 across the tri-county region. Read More ⇒

One death, 93 new COVID cases reported Saturday in tri-county region
Public Service News

One death, 93 new COVID cases reported Saturday in tri-county region

WATERTOWN — One death from COVID-19 complications was reported Saturday in Jefferson County as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 93 across the tri-county region. Read More ⇒

No deaths, 95 new COVID cases reported Friday in tri-county region
Public Service News

No deaths, 95 new COVID cases reported Friday in tri-county region

WATERTOWN — No deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported Friday as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 95 across the tri-county region. Read More ⇒

Lewis County launches new site to sign residents up for COVID vaccine
Public Service News

Lewis County launches new site to sign residents up for COVID vaccine

LOWVILLE — Lewis County officials have taken the constantly revolving and evolving COVID-19 vaccination registration into their own hands. Read More ⇒

Two deaths, 127 new COVID cases reported Thursday in tri-county region
Public Service News

Two deaths, 127 new COVID cases reported Thursday in tri-county region

WATERTOWN — Two deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported Thursday in Jefferson County as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 127 across the tri-county region. Read More ⇒

Tug Hill Commission releases Forest Tax Law analysis
Jefferson County

Tug Hill Commission releases Forest Tax Law analysis

WATERTOWN — The Tug Hill Commission recently released an issue paper titled The Forest Tax Exemption and Impact on Municipal Budgets. Using real property data from Lewis, Oswego and Jefferson counties, the paper documents 480-a enrollment changes and details the impacts of a large landowner … Read More ⇒

Jefferson County teen crowned second alternate New York state Dairy Princess
Agriculture

Jefferson County teen crowned second alternate New York state Dairy Princess

SYRACUSE — Opening with a milk toast, the 58th annual New York Dairy Princess Pageant concluded Tuesday night with the crowning of the state’s top young dairy advocates. Read More ⇒

West Leyden woman accused of filing abuse claim on herself to get paid leave
Lewis County

West Leyden woman accused of filing abuse claim on herself to get paid leave

LOWVILLE — A West Leyden woman who faked an abuse claim against herself to get paid time off from work has been charged with three felonies. Read More ⇒

PHOTOS: Local churches put modern twist on Ash Wednesday tradition
Faith Perspectives

PHOTOS: Local churches put modern twist on Ash Wednesday tradition

CANTON — A global pandemic prompted tri-county residents to observe Ash Wednesday differently this year. Read More ⇒

One death, 105 new COVID cases reported Wednesday in tri-county region
Public Service News

One death, 105 new COVID cases reported Wednesday in tri-county region

WATERTOWN — One death from COVID-19 complications was reported Wednesday in Jefferson County as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 105 across the tri-county region. Read More ⇒

From dust to dust: Tri-county churches prepare for Ash Wednesday amid pandemic
Faith Perspectives

From dust to dust: Tri-county churches prepare for Ash Wednesday amid pandemic

WATERTOWN — While many are still closed to in-person gatherings amid the ongoing pandemic, tri-county churches that are meeting for services have gotten creative when it comes to observing Ash Wednesday this year. Read More ⇒

Lowville police charge village teen with harassment
Lewis County

Lowville police charge village teen with harassment

LOWVILLE — Village police issued charges against a local teen after a domestic dispute. Read More ⇒

15-year veteran Lewis County legislator will call it quits
Lewis County

15-year veteran Lewis County legislator will call it quits

LOWVILLE — Lewis County’s longest-sitting legislator will not run for re-election in November. Read More ⇒

Lewis County Head Start receives $1.4 million grant
Lewis County

Lewis County Head Start receives $1.4 million grant

The Lewis County Head Start program will receive $1,445,236 in a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Read More ⇒

Avalanche conditions possible in Adirondacks this week
State News

Avalanche conditions possible in Adirondacks this week

The state Department of Environmental Conservation is urging caution among backcountry downhill skiers, snowboarders and snowshoers traversing slopes in the Adirondacks High Peaks region. Read More ⇒

Three deaths, 62 new COVID cases reported Tuesday in tri-county region
Public Service News

Three deaths, 62 new COVID cases reported Tuesday in tri-county region

WATERTOWN — Three deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported Tuesday — two in Jefferson County and one in St. Lawrence County — as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 62 across the tri-county region. Read More ⇒

Lewis County COVID-19 testing site will be closed Wednesday
Public Service News

Lewis County COVID-19 testing site will be closed Wednesday

LOWVILLE — The COVID-19 testing site at the Maple Ridge Center will be closed Wednesday in anticipation of the predicted severely cold weather and wind. Read More ⇒

New York state Education Department requesting waivers to forego student testing this year
Education

New York state Education Department requesting waivers to forego student testing this year

MASSENA — As they prepared to submit waiver requests to the U.S. Department of Education for state assessments and accountability requirements, state Education Department officials said they received plenty of input during a public comment period. Read More ⇒

No deaths, 27 new COVID cases reported Monday across Jefferson, Lewis counties
Public Service News

No deaths, 27 new COVID cases reported Monday across Jefferson, Lewis counties

WATERTOWN — No deaths from COVID-19 complications were reported Monday as the total number of positive virus cases grew by 27 across Jefferson and Lewis counties. Read More ⇒

Most of upstate under winter storm warning; prep for heavy snow begins
State News

Most of upstate under winter storm warning; prep for heavy snow begins

CANTON — In preparation of snow expected to fall overnight, the National Weather Service has placed the entire north country region, as well as all of Western New York, under a winter storm warning. Read More ⇒

Port Leyden woman charged for allegedly impersonating Lewis County sheriff’s deputy
Lewis County

Port Leyden woman charged for allegedly impersonating Lewis County sheriff’s deputy

LOWVILLE — A Port Leyden woman is facing a criminal impersonation charge after allegedly impersonating a Lewis County sheriff’s deputy. Read More ⇒

Watson man facing assault charges after allegedly punching, choking woman
Lewis County

Watson man facing assault charges after allegedly punching, choking woman

LOWVILLE — A Watson man is facing assault charges following a Feb. 7 domestic dispute in the town of Lyonsdale. Read More ⇒

North country dairy princesses competing in state pageant this week
Agriculture

North country dairy princesses competing in state pageant this week

SYRACUSE — North country royalty will be competing at the 58th annual state Dairy Princess Pageant this week, with the 2020 dairy princesses from Franklin and Jefferson counties competing for the crown. Read More ⇒

Number Three Wind virtual hearing Wednesday on parts of required certificate, ‘lightened regulation’
Lewis County

Number Three Wind virtual hearing Wednesday on parts of required certificate, ‘lightened regulation’

LOWVILLE — A public hearing will be held virtually Wednesday on Invenergy’s Number Three Wind Farm’s application for the “Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.” The certificate required to begin construction and a petition to allow “lightened regulation” of some of its business pr… Read More ⇒

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