CARTHAGE — A solemn roll call was read Wednesday at St. James Church as those present stood to answer the call as they did decades ago. Read More ⇒Vietnam veterans welcomed home with parade and ceremony in Carthage
COPENHAGEN — Voting has begun to name America’s Favorite Teacher and a longtime Copenhagen teacher hopes to earn the title. Read More ⇒Copenhagen teacher seeking to be named America’s Favorite Teacher
CASTORLAND — In Lewis County two village elections were held March 19. Read More ⇒Castorland elects new mayor
MARTINSBURG — The Glendale Cemetery Association will hold its annual lot holders and directors meeting at 6 p.m. April 3, at the Martinsburg town office, 5405 Cemetery Road. Read More ⇒Lewis County cemetery meetings set for April
WATERTOWN — Lewis County had the second-highest unemployment rate of any of the 62 counties in the state in February, while Jefferson County recorded the fourth-highest rate, according to data released Tuesday by the state Department of Labor. Read More ⇒Unemployment rates in Lewis, Jefferson counties among highest in state in February
LOWVILLE — The local Kraft Heinz plant will receive about $22 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to invest in upgrades and electrification that will make the manufacturing process more eco-friendly and more efficient. Read More ⇒Kraft Heinz to get $22 million to decarbonize Lowville plant, part of $6 billion for projects nationwide
BARNES CORNERS — The Barnes Corners Sno-Pals Snowmobile Club will host the 19th annual Snirt Run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Read More ⇒Snirt Run returns to Lewis County Saturday
LOWVILLE — A Friday night fire destroyed a bathroom, but the rest of the Park Avenue home was spared. Read More ⇒Unattended burning candle deemed cause of Lowville fire
HARRISVILLE — Harrisville Central School has announced the second quarter honor rolls for the 2023-2024 school year. Read More ⇒Harrisville second quarter honors
COPENHAGEN— It was a slow and sleepy snow that fell on Saturday morning outside of Champion Peak Maple, covering the cars in the small, plowed lot, and the fields and maple woods behind. Read More ⇒Maple Weekend: Local producers share their craft at end of ‘weirdest season’
ALBANY — One area school had a 100% graduation rate for the cohort class of 2019, those who entered ninth grade in 2019 and graduated by August 2023. Read More ⇒State Education Department releases 2023 graduation rates
LOWVILLE — A lot of preparation is in the works for the three minutes of darkness to occur April 8. Four Lewis County entities are partnering to provide an eclipse viewing opportunity — Totality on the Tug. The event hosted by Lewis County Agricultural Society, Naturally Lewis County, the Lo… Read More ⇒Totality on the Tug planned in Lewis County
LOWVILLE — Often when people retire they say they want to travel — to see the world or to visit with family. But what happens when they find themselves alone? Read More ⇒Traveling companions from Lewis County set off to see the world
CARTHAGE — Carthage Pop Warner Cheer recently held its end of season banquet at the Elks Lodge 1762 March 2. Read More ⇒Carthage Pop Warner Cheer ends season
ALBANY — FFA students from St. Lawrence County, Jefferson and Lewis counties visited the office of Assemblyman Kenneth Blankenbush, R,C-Black River, in Albany, to advocate expanding learning opportunities, prior to FFA day. Read More ⇒FFA students visit with Assemblyman Blankenbush
CONSTABLEVILLE — The Constableville United Methodist Women raised $150 at the recent Constableville Winter Festival held at the Constableville fire hall. Read More ⇒Contableville’s past explored
FORT DRUM — A $10 million program aimed at connecting 10th Mountain Division soldiers with post-service employment in the north country has kicked off. Read More ⇒Regional Economic Development Council starts taking proposals to keep Fort Drum soldiers in north country post-Army
WATERTOWN — Mary Miles thinks her Arsenal Street liquor store will be ready for the potential throngs of out-of-town visitors coming to the city to view the solar eclipse on April 8. Read More ⇒Area businesses could attract big crowds for eclipse
WATERTOWN — National Grid upgrades through a multi-million dollar investment into the tri-county area look to, in part, modernize roughly 1,000 miles of infrastructure across New York, the utility announced Wednesday. Read More ⇒National Grid outlines multi-million dollar project to modernize New York power lines
DENMARK — Due to a staffing issue, the town of Denmark town clerk/tax collector office will be closed Thursday. It will reopen at 9:30 a.m. Monday. Read More ⇒Denmark town clerk’s office closed Thursday
CASTORLAND — In Lewis County, two village elections were held Tuesday. Read More ⇒Village election results are in for Castorland, Lowville
LOWVILLE — Rounding out the 2024 Black River Valley Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. Saturday is a trio new to the Lewis County Historical Society, Hadrian’s Wall, from Cornwall, Ontario. Featured are Neil Emberg on acoustic guitar, Ashley McLeod on fiddle and Ewen McIntosh on mandolin and bass. … Read More ⇒Black River Valley Concert Series concludes
The presidential primary for both major political parties is coming up on April 2, and deadlines to prepare for that vote are coming up later this week. Early voting also begins this weekend. Read More ⇒Early voting for presidential primary opens this weekend
LOWVILLE — The Lewis County Fair Board has announced that up to 10 $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to current New York State high school seniors or students enrolled in college. Read More ⇒Lewis County Fair scholarships available
If the lack of lodging is an indicator, there will be a lot of people coming to the north country to view the total solar eclipse on April 8. Read More ⇒Short-term rentals in north country gobbled up for eclipse weekend
COPENHAGEN — This is the best week to register for the annual World Vision Global 6K for Water. Read More ⇒World Vision 6K run/walk offering matching funds, discount on signups this weekend
WATERTOWN — Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization and the North Country Initiative recently donated 1,296 thermometers to six local pediatric health centers in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. Read More ⇒Thermometers donated to pediatric health centers
LOWVILLE — There will be an Honor Flight informational meeting for all veterans and their families at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Lewis County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6912, 7744 W. State St. Read More ⇒Lowville VFW seeks Honor Flight participants
Maple Weekend kicked off on Saturday. Read More ⇒How sweet it is — Maple weekend kicks off
BEAVER FALLS — The Annual Ag Trivia Night that helps raise money for all four Lewis County FFA Chapters is set for 6 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Beaver River Central School, 9508 Artz Road. Read More ⇒Beaver River to host Ag Trivia Challenge to benefit Lewis County FFA chapters
LOWVILLE — In separate cases, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office arrested four people following welfare fraud investigations initiated by the county Department of Social Services. Read More ⇒Four charged with welfare fraud in Lewis County
BRANTINGHAM — The hamlet comes to life Presidents’ Day weekend as the Brantingham Snomads snowmobile club hosts its annual Winterfest. Read More ⇒Winterfest held Presidents’ Weekend
TURIN — The B. Elizabeth Strong Memorial Library held its ninth Annual South Lewis Art Show all throughout the month of February. There were over 90 entries from the elementary, middle school, high school, photography and sculpture classes. The final Closing and Awards Party was held Feb. 29… Read More ⇒Turin library awards young artists
WATERTOWN — Celebrating 25 years, the North Country Chili Cook-Off was held on Feb. 24 at the Dulles State Office Building and hundreds were in attendance to warm up with sample-sized chili, cornbread, music and more. Read More ⇒North Country Chili Cook-Off celebrates 25 years strong
WATERTOWN — Local government sales tax collections dipped slightly in Lewis and St. Lawrence counties in February compared to the same month a year ago, while Jefferson County’s receipts remained flat. Read More ⇒Sales tax receipts in Lewis, St. Lawrence counties dip in February; Jefferson unchanged
PORT LEYDEN — After the tragic loss of her son and the subsequent legal battles, a local mother was left feeling like she did not receive justice, so she embarked on a journey to document the experience. Read More ⇒Sprint Car driver Kevin Ward’s mother writes book on his death and her quest for justice
CARTHAGE — Vietnam era veterans — whether they served stateside or in country — and their descendents are invited to a welcome home ceremony March 27. Read More ⇒Vietnam War veterans and their descendents invited to Welcome Home Ceremony in Carthage
COPENHAGEN — Supported by STOP DWI New York, the Copenhagen Central School SADD group hosted the international Save a Life Tour Friday. Read More ⇒Save a Life Tour makes a stop in Copenhagen
All things maple will be spotlighted as Maple Weekends are celebrated across the state this weekend and next. Read More ⇒Sweet open houses start Saturday for north country Maple Weekends
WATERTOWN — The Watertown-Fort Drum area again saw the highest rate of unemployment of any metropolitan area in the state in January, as had been the case in December. Read More ⇒Watertown-Fort Drum area again sees highest unemployment rate in state in January
The April 8 total eclipse is about three weeks away and cloudless skies would be the optimal viewing conditions, especially in Watertown, which sits in the path of totality. Read More ⇒Cloudy skies for April 8 eclipse? Map envisions the likelihood
LOWVILLE — The First Presbyterian Church of Lowville will present a contemplative drama and worship service on Maundy Thursday. “The Living Last Supper” will offer insights into the relationship between Jesus and his disciples as they consider their role in the life of the Lord. Doors open a… Read More ⇒Maundy Thursday service offered
BROWNVILLE — A threepeat was in the cards for 11-year-old Micah R. Sterling at the annual Scripps Regional Spelling Bee Thursday night. Read More ⇒11-year-old General Brown student wins Scripps Regional Spelling Bee for third straight year
WASHINGTON — Republicans representing the north country in Congress have expectedly expressed disappointment in President Joseph R. Biden’s State of the Union address, saying there was little redeemable about his Thursday night speech. Read More ⇒North country’s Republicans expectedly disappointed by Biden’s State of the Union
DENMARK — John T. Millard. 45, Boonville, was charged by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office with second-degree burglary and fourth-degree criminal mischief March 5. Read More ⇒Boonville man charged with burglarizing Castorland residence
The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports of storage units being broken into throughout Lewis County. Read More ⇒Sheriff’s office: Lewis County storage units being broken into
WATERTOWN — Dr. Debra A. Koloms will tell you why you’ll have to wear specialized glasses for the solar eclipse on April 8. Read More ⇒Why you should wear eclipse glasses on April 8
LOWVILLE — Three candidates will be vying for the two seats on the Lowville Village Board of Trustees. In the village of Castorland following a caucus, candidates for mayor and two trustees were selected. Read More ⇒March elections in Lewis County: 3 vying for 2 Lowville trustee seats
LOWVILLE — C. Lee Hinkleman Sr., commander of the Lowville American Legion, was presented Wednesday a proclamation by U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer honoring his service and recent induction into the state Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. Read More ⇒Lowville’s Hinkleman feted by Sen. Schumer for service
Shamrock Shakes benefit Ronald McDonald House Read More ⇒Shamrock Shakes benefit Ronald McDonald House