LOWVILLE — United Prevention Coalition of Lewis County is forming a youth component of the organization which has the mission “to reduce the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in Lewis County youth by collaborating with our community to empower residents to make educated decisions abou… Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Everyone who attended 11 a.m. mass Sunday at St. Peter’s Church on Shady Avenue is now in quarantine due to potential exposure to COVID-19. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Unemployment numbers in the tri-county area are still higher than last year, but one of the most concerning facts is the diminishing workforce. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The announcement of a COVID-19 outbreak in the nursing home at the Lewis County Healthcare System’s main campus was made quietly at a county legislative meeting last week. But now, system leadership has announced that coronavirus statistics for both the residential facility and th… Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The tri-county region logged another 68 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, with St. Lawrence County logging the most — 33. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The tri-county region logged another 29 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, with Jefferson County logging the most — 13. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Community Bank announced Tuesday it will be temporarily closing all of its branch lobbies and restricting them to appointment only. Read More ⇒
TURIN — South Lewis Central Middle School has announced its first quarter honor and high honor rolls for the 2020-21 school year. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Lowville Academy and Central School has announced its honor and high honor rolls for the first quarter of the 2020-21 school year. Read More ⇒
TURIN — South Lewis Central High School has announced its honor and high honor rolls for the first quarter of the 2020-21 school year. Read More ⇒
HARRISVILLE — Harrisville Central School has announced its first quarter honor and high honor rolls for the 2020-21 school year. Read More ⇒
TURIN — South Lewis Central School District has announced the merit, honor and high honor roll for the first marking period of the 2020-2021 school year for Port Leyden Elementary and Glenfield Elementary. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., made a stop in Lewis County on Monday morning, and unveiled his plan to step up COVID-19 testing and personal protective equipment production from outside the Lewis County Courthouse. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The Boards of Elections of Jefferson and Lewis counties both certified the results of the Nov. 3 general election Friday, after weeks of absentee ballot counting and recanvassing all ballots. Read More ⇒
NEW YORK — The state’s new executive order limiting in-person gatherings inside private homes to 10 people has been met with considerable criticism, including law enforcement wondering how their officers can enforce this rule. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Lewis and St. Lawrence counties each reported more coronavirus-related deaths Monday — four between the two counties — marking a major spike in virus fatalities seen in the north country over the last week. Read More ⇒
COPENHAGEN — Large clouds of smoke rose from a barn along Route 12 late Monday morning, hours after firefighters put out the blaze that killed 19 cows and leveled the structure. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The tri-county region logged another 32 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, with Jefferson County again logging the most — 14. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — As coronavirus cases climb in Lewis County this holiday shopping season, three local businesses remain determined to adapt for customers, finding alternative methods of sales and delivery as they confront economic survival and public safety in their communities. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The tri-county region logged another 37 new COVID cases Saturday, with Jefferson County again logging the most — 20. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The representative of Lewis County Legislative District 2 since 2018, Randall L. LaChausse will resign effective Nov. 23. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Coronavirus cases across the north country are spiking at a rate like never before. Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties have been reporting new cases in the double digits for well over a week, causing some to ask: Are we approaching “microcluster” zone territory? Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — With DNA results this fall, a 1-pound, 9-ounce pumpkinseed fish has tied the state catch record for the species set more than two decades ago. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Whether it be more free time or weariness of the novel coronavirus, north country meat processors are busier than they normally are at this point in the year, resulting in at least one having to turn deer away for one day only because their coolers were full. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The tri-county region logged another 51 new COVID cases Friday, with Jefferson County logging the most — 24. Read More ⇒
PINE RIDGE, S.D. — When Aimee T. Bills returned to New York from South Dakota last month, the homecoming marked her fourth completed deployment to western wildfires. Read More ⇒
ADAMS — Every patient Dr. Joseph F. Wetterhahn has seen in the last few days has asked him the same question: When can I get a COVID-19 vaccine? Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Proposed “uniform standards and conditions” that will govern all future solar and wind projects in the state if approved were the topic of a virtual public hearing Thursday night. Read More ⇒
WATERROWN — James Claflin thought the COVID-19 pandemic would drive down Salvation Army donations this year at the Red Kettle he mans at the Tops plaza on Washington Street. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — After remaining relatively unscathed by the coronavirus pandemic for the first eight months, Lewis County has now recorded three COVID-19-related deaths — all this week. Read More ⇒
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said Wednesday he expects COVID-19 cases to exponentially surge nationwide in the coming weeks — especially with next week’s Thanksgiving holiday. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Jefferson and Lewis counties on Wednesday each recorded their second COVID-related deaths since the pandemic began in March. This is the second COVID-19 death reported in Lewis County this week, and Jefferson County’s first death in 111 days. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Kyle P. Roberts, 24, of Lowville, was charged by Lewis County sheriff’s deputies Tuesday with petit larceny. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — North country residents can have their say on new uniform standards and conditions proposed for wind and solar projects during a virtual public hearing scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday. Read More ⇒
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association alerted athletic directors Tuesday that the start of the “high-risk” winter sports season is being pushed back to Jan. 4. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The tri-county region logged another 44 cases of COVID-19 to its growing total Tuesday, with Jefferson County logging the most — 27. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — As the country grapples with a massive “second wave” of coronavirus infections, Jefferson County Board of Legislators Chairman Scott A. Gray is reiterating his call for all Jefferson County residents to respect social distancing and mask requirements. Read More ⇒
MASSENA — If you have a health or safety concern about a school district in your area, a new website launched by the state teachers’ union now makes it easier to report and track those complaints for districts across the state. Read More ⇒
With COVID-19 numbers increasing daily, the Lewis County Planning Board’s meeting on Thursday will be held virtually on Zoom, a web-based video conference platform. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Lewis County reported its first COVID-19-related death Monday, as the tri-county region confirmed another 36 new cases of the novel coronavirus — St. Lawrence County again logged the most virus cases Monday with 19. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Twenty-nine new cases of the novel coronavirus were logged across Jefferson and Lewis counties Sunday, and St. Lawrence County logged its sixth COVID-related death. Read More ⇒
Thanksgiving features a plethora of yearly traditions, but some traditions, like turkey trots, are changing with the times. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — On Wednesday morning, about four days after the presidential election was called in Joseph R. Biden’s favor, “Trump 2020” flags and signs still dotted the region, proudly hoisted up flag poles, waving in the wind and rain. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — The National Weather Service in Buffalo issued a high wind warning Saturday for Jefferson and Lewis counties, which is set to take effect Sunday morning. The governor’s office has echoed the weather service’s warning, directing state agencies to prepare for high winds and potenti… Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Lewis County residents are welcome to share their thoughts on the nearly $50.7 million tentative 2021 county budget in a public hearing on Nov. 19. The proposed budget includes a property tax increase just under 1%. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Lewis County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Naturally Lewis, is encouraging people to shop locally this holiday season. Read More ⇒
An athlete doesn’t need to speak to convey emotion or gratitude. Every tackle, every hit, every spike followed by the silent nod or a wide grin says it all. Read More ⇒
WATERTOWN — Twenty-two new cases of COVID-19 were reported Saturday between Jefferson and Lewis counties, with Jefferson County logging the most — 14. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Bowling has always been part of Patricia Call’s life, even at age 90. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — The Lewis County Health System COVID-19 drive-thru testing site is moving for the winter to the Maple Ridge Center beginning next week. Read More ⇒
LOWVILLE — Marine Corps League, 754 Lewis County Detachment, Route 12, will host a celebration of the Marine Corps birthday starting at noon Saturday with a chicken barbecue. Read More ⇒
