LOWVILLE — There has been no in-hospital spread of COVID-19 in the Lewis County Health System and no new cases in the nursing home for months. Some nursing home staffing goals are close to being met, and new strategies are being made to “un-pause” maternity. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson County reported Thursday that one additional resident has died from COVID-19-related illness. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Jaden M. Peebles, 36, of Lowville, was charged by state police Oct. 15 with operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of at least 0.08% and DWI, both misdemeanors. Read More ⇒
NEW BREMEN — A Castorland man’s reaction to being arrested by state police Wednesday evening led to a more serious charge after he allegedly menaced officers. Read More ⇒
WATSON — A Lyons Falls woman was issued a felony mischief charge for an incident earlier this month. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A repeat DWI offender from Glenfield pleaded guilty before Judge Daniel R. King in Lewis County Court on Friday. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — With no comments from the public, the village board approved surcharges for industrial water users during its meeting Wednesday afternoon. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The tri-county area reported a total of 152 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday. Read More ⇒
PALENVILLE — Two state senators toured a popular trail in the Catskill Mountains on Tuesday with union representatives and discussed how to bolster recruitment of state forest rangers and environmental officers as their low staffing numbers struggle to keep up with increasing visitors since … Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — If you’re thinking about a trading in your car, now might be the best time ever to do so, according to Jamie Gardenier, corporate manager of F.X. Caprara. Read More ⇒
The latest congressional financial statements are out, showing Congresswoman Elise M. Stefanik has again handily outraised her growing field of competitors. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Two top municipal posts are being contested in Lewis County this year: supervisor in the town of Greig and mayor of Port Leyden. Read More ⇒
WHITE PLAINS — Outgoing New York Power Authority President and Chief Executive Officer Gil C. Quiniones received a fond farewell on Tuesday during his final meeting with the NYPA Board of Trustees. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Two Lewis County residents racked up 18 theft, drug and resisting arrest charges between them after a spate of alleged burglaries. Read More ⇒
St. Lawrence County reported two new COVID-19-related deaths Tuesday, while Jefferson County reported one death due to the virus. Read More ⇒
NEW BREMEN — A Croghan man has died of injuries from a crash last weekend. Read More ⇒
KINGSTON, Ontario — Two electric ferries, which its manufacturer call the first of their kind, are scheduled to begin service in the spring in Canadian waters in northeastern Lake Ontario. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The tri-county area reported 333 new COVID-19 cases Monday. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — With early voting starting Oct. 23, candidates are making their final rounds knocking on doors, ensuring their signs are strategically placed and getting their candidacy “out there” as much as possible. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Over the next two weeks, the Tug Hill Commission is partnering to host learning opportunities about renewable energy projects in general and, specifically, solar projects. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — St. Lawrence County reported Friday that one more county resident has died of COVID-19-related illness. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A Lewis County man was sentenced Wednesday to over four years in federal prison for dealing methamphetamine. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The T-shirts worn by Lowville Food Pantry leaders Thursday morning said it all: “When someone knocks, our door opens.” Read More ⇒
Congresswoman Elise M. Stefanik is asking the Federal Communications Commission to step in and stop the New York state Department of Transportation from charging providers for high-speed internet infrastructure. Read More ⇒
More north country towns and villages have decided to opt out of allowing marijuana dispensaries in their borders, but some are still deciding. Read More ⇒
WHITE PLAINS — After 10 years as the New York Power Authority’s president and chief executive officer, Gil C. Quiniones has resigned to take another position, according to the agency Thursday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — St. Lawrence County reported Thursday that one more county resident has died of COVID-19-related illness. Read More ⇒
State police on Thursday announced they have located the Harrisville man believed to be missing for more than a week. Read More ⇒
WATSON — A second fire at the 6544 Erie Canal Road address in the town of Watson, caused “extreme damage” to the structure on Tuesday evening. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Despite misinformation on social media outlets circulating over the weekend, proof of COVID-19 vaccination has not been mandated for the renewal of driver licenses and registrations. Read More ⇒
NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state attorney general’s office will appeal Tuesday’s decision by a federal judge allowing religious exemptions to New York’s mandate that health workers have at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, the governor said Wednesday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The tri-county area reported a total of 155 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Village residents and businesses can go back to their normal water usage patterns as the water warning initiated at the end of last week is over. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Despite continued efforts to grow the Lewis County Public Transportation system, the lack of “on-demand” services can be the biggest obstacle for people without vehicles to find jobs or even rides home from the hospital. Read More ⇒
Gov. Kathy Hochul is ahead of potential opponents and leads with support from New Yorkers after 50 days in office, according to a new Marist poll released Tuesday, as potential Democratic challengers consider throwing their hat in the political ring for the 2022 gubernatorial race. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Two COVID-19-related deaths were reported Tuesday in Jefferson County as the number of virus cases across the tri-county area rose by 474 over the holiday weekend. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — A couple in Constableville was issued assault charges by state police on Sunday afternoon. Read More ⇒
OSCELOA — The public is invited to the North American Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame and Museum Picnic being held Friday through Sunday. The Halfshire Historical Association is hosting the event and will have food available to purchase throughout the weekend. Inductees to the Hall of Fame will play … Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The small county seat of a small county has a big grasp on marketing itself this year in the Downtown Revitalization Initiative competition. Read More ⇒
NEW BREMEN — A Croghan man injured when his vehicle hit a tree on Saturday was airlifted to Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. Read More ⇒
MARTINSBURG — “Imprudent speed” was the charge for a Wayne County man who rolled his ATV on Saturday evening. Read More ⇒
As the nation continues to dig out of the economic downturn of the pandemic, businesses are using more natural gas for their operations and producers are scrambling to meet that demand. It’s a formula for higher prices, and that’s what residential customers of National Grid will see this hea… Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE – The Lewis County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting and award dinner Nov. 4 at the 3 Willows Event Center, 3950 Route 12, Lyons Falls. This year’s event is sponsored by AES Energy. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The final pieces of the Lewis County office space puzzle have fallen into place with the purchase of the Department of Motor Vehicles building. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — No one expects a fire to happen in their home, but some steps make it less likely and others ensure everyone knows what to do if it does happen. Read More ⇒
TURIN — An ATV crash involving two Glenfield men resulted in injuries for both on Thursday night. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The tri-county area reported 162 new COVID-19 cases Friday. No deaths were reported in Jefferson, Lewis or St. Lawrence counties. There are 47 people hospitalized due to the virus across the three counties. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Water levels are slowly rising in the village after the 20-foot holding tank dipped below 12 feet on Thursday, causing a “water watch” to be upgraded to a “water warning” for residents and businesses, including the company believed to be causing the issue. Read More ⇒
SYRACUSE — Carla B. Freedman was sworn in Friday as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The tri-county area reported 164 new COVID-19 cases Thursday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization, in collaboration with its health care partners across the region, has launched a new initiative for north country residents to ask COVID-19 vaccine-related questions, which will be answered by local medical providers. Read More ⇒
