COPENHAGEN — Once the smoke had cleared and the immediate shock wore off after the devastating barn fire that took a family’s main livelihood, new opportunities and a renewed commitment to a tough industry shone through. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — One of the most highly attended and greatly anticipated Lewis County events of the year is nearly upon the community once again. The 15th annual Cream Cheese Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, in downtown Lowville. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Lewis County General Hospital is establishing a Patient & Family Advisory Council to give a voice in promoting and supporting a culture of patient and family centered care. The committee will include past and present patients, family members, and hospital staff. Read More ⇒
TURIN — For the second year, Snow Ridge Ski Resort, 4173 West Rd., is hosting the Bacon Brews & Blues Festival from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A man from Indianapolis, Ind. accused of using fake $100 bills to shop was charged by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday. Read More ⇒
PORT LEYDEN — A man and woman are jailed on charges of making meth at their Elm Street home. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A special species of “field day” was held in a cornfield along Route 12 on Wednesday when a seed company’s distributors hosted area farmers to present their new products, hear about plant disease and weed problems in the area, and do a walking tour of their own test crop, all whil… Read More ⇒
Getting your protein from plants instead of animals could prolong your life, a new study suggests. Read More ⇒
MARTINSBURG — A Lyons Falls man allegedly flouted the “Move Over Law” while driving without a license and while impaired by drugs, according to Lewis County sheriff’s deputies. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Michael J. Daskiewich, Port Leyden, was found guilty of all eight counts against him by a jury in Lewis County Court with Judge Daniel R. King presiding. Read More ⇒
COPENHAGEN — A village meeting Wednesday evening melted into a heated exchange between Mayor Kenneth Clarke and a community member over the fire department’s latest attempt to reinstate its drill team. Read More ⇒
UTICA — “Coasting” in the passing lane will be a thing of the past on New York’s sections of interstate highways if state Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-I-C-Rome, has his way. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The Lewis County Historical Society, 7552 S State St, will host a Brown Bag Lunch at noon Wednesday, Sept. 11. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A special meeting of the Lewis County Board of Legislators Tuesday evening quickly devolved into a heated disagreement about which was the cart and which was the horse: discussing options or making a decision. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — With the success of the first free construction class completed in May, Jefferson Community College and the National Center for Construction Education and Research are offering another round of the course beginning in October at the Lewis County JCC Education Center. Read More ⇒
MARTINSBURG — A Glenfield man was charged with driving while intoxicated and driving without a license by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office about 3:15 a.m. Saturday. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Public comments about the Number Three Wind Farm and the recommended decisions made by judges in the Article 10 process are welcome until Sept. 12 before the state Siting Board will make its final decisions on the project. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A jury of 10 men and two women selected earlier in the day heard opening arguments in the sex-crimes trial of Michael F. Daskiewich, with both sides of the case imploring them to use their “common sense.” Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Telephone service around Lewis and southern Jefferson counties, disrupted when Frontier Communications’ microwave tower was hit by lightning during a storm last week, was reported as “fully restored” by the company on Sunday evening. Read More ⇒
CONSTABLEVILLE — Hundreds of people got a glimpse into a bygone agrarian lifestyle through antique farm equipment displayed during the 44th annual “Old Time” Gas Engine, Tractors and Truck Show this weekend. Read More ⇒
BOONVILLE — A Boonville man found with multiple stab wounds in his head and neck at Summit Street residence died Saturday morning. Read More ⇒
The 15th annual Ride for Ryan J. LaBarge on Saturday attracted more than 500 participants on 285 machines. Funds raised go to a $3,000 memorial scholarship for a Copenhagen High School senior who emulates the qualities of the late Mr. LaBarge — lover of the outdoors, sports minded, kindness… Read More ⇒
Travelers visiting the north country used Airbnb to book their vacation stay this summer more than any other source, according to the online short-term rental marketing service. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The ninth annual Lewis County Night Out was dedicated to four-legged service members on Friday evening at the county fairgrounds. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — By the end of the business day on Friday, a Frontier Communications representative said 75 percent of the phone service lost across Lewis and Southern Jefferson counties was restored and the rest should soon follow. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — While some key facilities have had their phone service restored, others, along with many residents, have not. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A renovation plan for the existing Copenhagen Health Center building has been moved forward by the Lewis County General Hospital Board of Managers and presented to the county Board of Legislators. Read More ⇒
GREIG — The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office accused a town man of stealing on Aug. 3. Read More ⇒
COPENHAGEN — A turbine blade in the Copenhagen Wind Farm was a casualty of an intermittent but severe thunder and lightning storm that swept across Lewis County on Wednesday morning. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Possibly from a lightning strike on a critical infrastructure, telephone service through Frontier Communications is out of service in parts of Lewis County including the greater Lowville area. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Pending federal cuts to a Medicaid hospital funding program drew U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., to Lewis County General Hospital on Tuesday to speak out. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — After a two-month stall, the Lewis County Board of Legislators set a special board meeting to discuss and perhaps make a decision about the location for a new county building. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Judges in the state Article 10 approval process for large energy projects made recommendations that would require Invenergy’s Number Three Wind Farm to do better in a number of project areas to secure the coveted Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need before co… Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Brush has already been cleared and with the final written approval, more definitive action will be taken on a new helicopter landing zone at the main Lewis County General Hospital campus on North State Street. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The Lewis County Board of Legislators will be discussing a long-dormant capital project to construct a new building to house various county services in light of the expensive repairs needed for the current Stowe Street location and the cost of rent for some departments. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A Turin woman was accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs with her children in the car by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday night. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — For the first time in “many, many years,” Jefferson Community College senior nursing students are doing clinical rotations once again at Lewis County General Hospital. Read More ⇒
TURIN — Two men are facing drug charges following an Aug. 25 car accident, police said. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A stop by state police on State Route 26 on the night of Aug. 24 led to drunken driving charges for a Carthage woman. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Food Truck Fridays will drive off into the sunset after the final event of the season on Friday. Read More ⇒
PITCAIRN — The blazing tree after a lightning strike that started a forest fire would have looked like a big torch from the distance if it could have been seen above the tree line, according to Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Ranger William Benzel. Read More ⇒
The long lines of pins with bowler names and high scores written in black Sharpie mounted on the Wall of Fame at Lewis Lanes, Lowville, belies the dwindling number of dedicated bowlers faced by the last two sets of Lewis County bowling alleys. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A funding alternative to traditional loans for energy efficiency upgrades or renewable energy projects to commercial, multifamily residential or nonprofit properties was brought to the Lewis County Board’s general services committee this month by the county Industrial Development Agency. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A Lowville man, allegedly asleep at the wheel of a truck stopped in the middle of the road, was charged with driving while intoxicated on Saturday morning. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Nothing says Lewis County more than neighbors helping neighbors. Read More ⇒
COPENHAGEN — After seeing how perfectly the original bass drum fit in the cradle designed for it in J.H. Raymond’s Cornet Band’s bandwagon and driving the re-enactment band around during the 150th anniversary celebration over the weekend with his show horse team, Copenhagen resident Randy Ni… Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — With flags waving at half-staff, a rare moment of silence could be heard at the Adirondack Speedway on Saturday, honoring the last lap of “the voice of Lewis County,” John W. Burr, who died on Friday. Read More ⇒
TURIN — A village man was accused of having an “aggressive” argument and fight with someone in front of his children on Saturday night. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — New college students from around the Northeast were among the many volunteers at the Lowville Food Pantry’s annual rummage sale held at the Lewis County Fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday. Read More ⇒
COPENHAGEN — The village’s 150th anniversary celebration that took place Thursday, Friday and Saturday was punctuated on Saturday evening by the sounds of the re-enactment of the 1869 J.H. Raymond’s Cornet Band as it made its way up and down Main Street in the original bandwagon drawn by two… Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — With a mission of prevention and awareness, the Lewis County Night Out will host its eighth annual event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 at the Lewis County Fairgrounds, 5485 Bostwick St. Read More ⇒