TOWN OF VERNON-A 39 year old Remsen man was arrested Saturday following a report of a disturbance in the Town of Vernon. New York State Police from the Sullivan Barracks charged Shane M. Walker with one count of Criminal Mischief in the 3rd Degree-Damaging another Person’s Property with an amount...

Carthage Man Faces Criminal Possession Charge in the Village of Sylvan Beach

Feb 16, 2025

VILLAGE OF SYLVAN BEACH-A 49 year old Carthage man was arrested in Sylvan Beach Saturday night for allegedly possessing a controlled substance. New York State Police from the Sylvan Beach Barracks charged Harley P, Sanders with one count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th...

Winter Storm Warnings, Lake Effect Snow Warnings and Wind Advisories Issued for the Entier Region

Feb 16, 2025

FOR LEWIS COUNTY-...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... ...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches and ice accumul...

Constableville Man Charged with Unlawfully Dealing with Child and Acting in Manner Injurious to a Child

Feb 15, 2025

TOWN OF WEST TURIN-A 68 year old Constableville man is facing charges following an investigation into incident that reportedly occurred in December of 2024 in the Town of West Turin. New York State Police from the Lowville Barracks charged Joseph L. Morczek with one count each of Unlawfully Deali...

Constableville Man Accused of D.W.I. in the Village of Boonville

Feb 15, 2025

VILLAGE OF BOONVILLE-A 52 year old Constableville man was arrested for D.W.I. Friday night following a vehicle stop in the Village of Boonville. New York State Police from the Remsen Barracks charged Timothy McIntyre with one count each of Operating a Motor Vehicle with .08 of 1 Percent or more o...

Winter Storm WATCHES and WARNINGS Issued for the Entire Region and High Wind Watch Issued for Oneida and Herkimer Counties

Feb 15, 2025

FOR LEWIS COUNTY-...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations 6 to 11 inches...

Winter Storm WATCHES and WARNINGS Issued for the Entire Region and High Winter Watch Issued for Oneida and Herkimer Counties

Feb 15, 2025

Winter Storm WARNING Issued for Entire Region-High Wind Watches Issued for Oneida and Herkimer Counties

Feb 15, 2025

FOR ONEIDA COUNTY-.....WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 9 inches and ice accumulations between one tenth and one third of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph Sun...

Closings, Cancellations & Delays

Closings, Cancellations and Delays

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Closings, Cancellations and Delays for Friday, February 14, 2025

As of 6:04 A.M.

Holland Patent CSD: 2-hour-delay; no morning BOCES.

Poland CSD: 2-hour-delay; no morning BOCES.

West Canada Valley CSD: 2-hour-delay; no morning BOCES.

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Winter Storm Warnings, Lake Effect Snow Warnings and Wind Advisories Issued for the Entier Region

Feb 16, 2025

Constableville Man Charged with Unlawfully Dealing with Child and Acting in Manner Injurious to a Child

Feb 15, 2025

Constableville Man Accused of D.W.I. in the Village of Boonville

Feb 15, 2025

Winter Storm WATCHES and WARNINGS Issued for the Entire Region and High Wind Watch Issued for Oneida and Herkimer Counties

Feb 15, 2025

Winter Storm WATCHES and WARNINGS Issued for the Entire Region and High Winter Watch Issued for Oneida and Herkimer Counties

Feb 15, 2025

Winter Storm WARNING Issued for Entire Region-High Wind Watches Issued for Oneida and Herkimer Counties

Feb 15, 2025

Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Friday, February 14, 2025

Feb 14, 2025

Snowmobiling 2025 marches on across upstate New York and the North Country.

Former biomass site in Lyonsdale aimed to transform into a USDA certified meat processing plant

Feb 14, 2025

LEWIS COUNTY- The former ‘ReEnergy’ biomass site is now aimed to transform into a USDA certified meat processing facility in Lyonsdale.

NWS UPDATE: Winter Storm Watch for entire listening area Saturday afternoon through Sunday

Feb 14, 2025

Emergency responders rescue victims involved in Wednesday night motor vehicle accident in Southern Lewis County

Feb 13, 2025

LEWIS COUNTY- Emergency responders were on the scene of a two car motor vehicle accident Wednesday night in Southern Lewis County.

Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Thursday, February 13, 2025

Feb 13, 2025

Snowmobiling 2025 marches on across upstate New York and the North Country.

Lowville resident charged with intoxicated driving in Watertown, Troopers say

Feb 13, 2025

WATERTOWN- A Lewis County resident is accused of intoxicated driving in the city of Watertown, NY.

UPDATE: Former West Carthage Treasurer charged for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from the village, report from Comptroller's Office suggests

Feb 13, 2025

WEST CARTHAGE- Felony charges have been lodged against a North Country resident in the wake of a Jefferson County larceny investigation from last-year.

ON-AIR SEGMENT: LCPH Supervising Nurse Marcia Ashline talks influenza, COVID on North Country News

Feb 13, 2025

LOWVILLE- On Thursday, February 13, 2025, Lewis County Public Health Supervising Public Health Nurse, Marcia Ashline, joined North Country News and provided some of the latest local influenza data, along with COVID.

ALERT: Sheriff's Office issues Travel Advisory for all of Lewis County late Wednesday night

Feb 13, 2025

NWS: Lake Effect Snow Warning for Oneida County Thursday afternoon through early Saturday

Feb 13, 2025

ONEIDA COUNTY: LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 P.M. THURSDAY TO 1 A.M. EST SATURDAY.

FIREFIGHTERS: "A lot" of neighboring friends and farmers assisted with cattle removal after barn roof collapse in Southern Lewis County

Feb 13, 2025

LEWIS COUNTY- A barn roof collapse Wednesday afternoon just north of Boonville, NY prompted a mass response from local fire departments, police agencies and neighboring friends.

DEPUTIES: Babysitter accused of stealing a "large amount" of money from safe in Lewis County

Feb 12, 2025

LOWVILLE- A local woman is accused of stealing cash from a safe while babysitting in Lewis County.

LPD: Village resident charged for allegedly contacting protected party in court order

Feb 12, 2025

LOWVILLE- A local resident is charged for violating an order of protection after allegedly contacting a protected party.

Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Feb 12, 2025

Snowmobiling 2025 marches on across upstate New York and the North Country.

Aggravated DWI charge filed against Oneida County resident in wake of property damage crash, Deputies say

Feb 12, 2025

SANGERFIELD- A property damage crash in Oneida County has resulted in charges filed against a local resident, including intoxicated driving and others.

State Police charge North Country resident for disobeying court order in Turin

Feb 12, 2025

TURIN- A North Country resident is accused of disobeying a court order in Lewis County.

ON-AIR SEGMENT: Jeremiah Papineau talks 26th annual North Country Chili Cook Off; part two

Feb 12, 2025

On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Volunteer Transportation Center Director of Communications and Foundation Director, Jeremiah Papineau, joined North Country News for part two of our on-air coverage for the 26th annual North Country Chili Cook Off.

REPORT: Exford re-appears in Lewis County Court for bail hearing as new trial for double fatal fire is set for June

Feb 12, 2025

LOWVILLE- A new trial has been set for Shawn Exford, the man who was originally convicted in 2022 for being responsible for the deaths of two women in a fire, which occurred in the village on State Street during the fall of 2019.

REPORT: Two potential Lewis County locations eyed by Canadian firm for energy production, County Manager’s Office says

Feb 11, 2025

LOWVILLE- There’s been a development regarding energy production in the North Country, as a Canadian company is showing interest in developing a facility in Lewis County that would convert condensed air into energy.

NYSP: Petit larceny charge issued to North Country resident in wake of larceny investigation in Jefferson County

Feb 11, 2025

WATERTOWN- A North Country resident is accused in a Jefferson County larceny investigation, authorities say.

North Country resident accused of felony grand larceny in Jefferson County: TROOPERS

Feb 11, 2025

LE RAY- A North Country resident is faced with a felony accusation stemming from a larceny investigation in Jefferson County, authorities say.

North Country resident accused of unlicensed operation in wake of Lewis County personal injury accident

Feb 11, 2025

DIANA- A local resident is charged with unlicensed operation in the wake of a personal injury accident last Thursday in Lewis County, authorities say.

Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Feb 11, 2025

Snowmobiling 2025 marches on across upstate New York and the North Country.

ON-AIR SEGEMNT: New Webb Police Chief Mulcahy joins North Country News and shares recruitment goals

Feb 11, 2025

UPDATE: Bill that would have moved NY-21 special election to November is now dead, while Republicans cheer victory

Feb 11, 2025

ALBANY, NY- The bill proposed in the State Capitol, which would have delayed the special election to re-fill New York’s 21st Congressional District until November, is now dead and several Republicans have been cheering in response.

Trenton house blaze contained to upstairs bedroom, attic

Feb 11, 2025

ONEDIA COUNTY- Fire fighters managed to keep a house blaze Monday late afternoon contained to an upstairs bedroom and attic area.

NYSP: Fatality confirmed in accident involving multiple snowmobiles on Fourth Lake

Feb 10, 2025

HERKIMER COUNTY- An accident involving numerous snowmobiles remains under investigation in the Western Adirondacks, which tragically resulted in a fatality.

No injuries reported after snowmobile bursts into flames in town of Webb

Feb 10, 2025

WEBB- There were no injuries reported after a snowmobile sled burst into flames in the Western Adirondacks.

New law in effect that enhances New York ‘Red Flag’ safeguards

Feb 10, 2025

ALBANY, NY- Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a new law, designed to enhance safeguards afforded by the State’s Red Flag Law, is now effective.

ON-AIR SEGMENT: New York Ag Commissioner Richard Ball reflects on Fiscal year, 2026 State Budget

Feb 10, 2025

DEPUTIES: Rome man charged with felony burglary for allegedly stealing four-wheeler in Oneida County

Feb 10, 2025

ANNSVILLE- A Rome, NY man is faced with a felony accusation in the wake of an Oneida County burglary investigation earlier this winter, where a four-wheeler machine was stolen.

West Leyden Fire Department: Old Grange Hall collapsed over the weekend

Feb 10, 2025

WEST LEYDEN- West Leyden Fire Department says the old Grange Hall has collapsed.

Glenfield Man Accused of D.W.I. in the Town of Watson

Feb 8, 2025

TOWN OF WATSON-A 68 year old Glenfield man is facing a D.W.I. charge following a Friday evening vehicle stop in the Town of Watson. New York State Police from the Lowville Barracks charged Jeffrey F. Stone with one count of Driving While Intoxicated-First Offense, a Class U misdemeanor. Stone was...

Lake Effect Snow Warning and Winter Weather Advisory for N. Oneida Co, Winter Weather Advisories for Lewis Co, Winter Storm Watch for The Adirondacks

Feb 7, 2025

FOR NORTHERN ONEIDA COUNTY-...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches, with highest amounts across...

Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Friday, February 7, 2025

Feb 7, 2025

Snowmobiling 2025 marches on across upstate New York and the North Country.

UPDATE: Three additional suspects charged in North Country burglary complaint

Feb 7, 2025

CHAMPION- Four local suspects from Lewis County are now faced with charges stemming from a North Country burglary complaint back in December, authorities say.

ON-AIR SEGMENT: Lowville Fire Chief reminds to keep your sidewalks, driveways and nearby fire hydrants clear of snow

Feb 7, 2025

LOWVILLE- In the case where emergency responders needed to reach you in the wintertime, Lowville Fire Chief Joe Austin joined North Country News on Friday, February 7, 2025 to remind listeners and residents to keep up with clearing the snow out of their driveways, sidewalks and any nearby fire ...

Lewis County resident charged for possessing smoking devices that contained meth while on probation

Feb 7, 2025

DENMARK- A local resident is faced with charges filed in the wake of a probation check in Lewis County, authorities say.

Lake Effect Snow Warning for Northern Oneida County, Winter Weather Advisory for Lewis and Jefferson Counties and Wind Advisories for the Entire Region

Feb 6, 2025

FOR NORTHERN ONEIDA COUNTY-...LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches, with highest amounts across the central and western portion of the area where the most per...

Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Thursday, February 6, 2025

Feb 6, 2025

Snowmobiling 2025 marches on across upstate New York and the North Country.

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Remsen man Facing Felony Criminal Mischief Charge in the Town of Vernon

Carthage Man Faces Criminal Possession Charge in the Village of Sylvan Beach

Winter Storm Warnings, Lake Effect Snow Warnings and Wind Advisories Issued for the Entier Region

Constableville Man Charged with Unlawfully Dealing with Child and Acting in Manner Injurious to a Child

Constableville Man Accused of D.W.I. in the Village of Boonville

Winter Storm WATCHES and WARNINGS Issued for the Entire Region and High Wind Watch Issued for Oneida and Herkimer Counties

Winter Storm WATCHES and WARNINGS Issued for the Entire Region and High Winter Watch Issued for Oneida and Herkimer Counties

Winter Storm WARNING Issued for Entire Region-High Wind Watches Issued for Oneida and Herkimer Counties

Closings, Cancellations & Delays

Closings, Cancellations and Delays

Winter Storm Warnings, Lake Effect Snow Warnings and Wind Advisories Issued for the Entier Region

Constableville Man Charged with Unlawfully Dealing with Child and Acting in Manner Injurious to a Child

Constableville Man Accused of D.W.I. in the Village of Boonville

Winter Storm WATCHES and WARNINGS Issued for the Entire Region and High Wind Watch Issued for Oneida and Herkimer Counties

Winter Storm WATCHES and WARNINGS Issued for the Entire Region and High Winter Watch Issued for Oneida and Herkimer Counties

Winter Storm WARNING Issued for Entire Region-High Wind Watches Issued for Oneida and Herkimer Counties

Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Friday, February 14, 2025

Former biomass site in Lyonsdale aimed to transform into a USDA certified meat processing plant

NWS UPDATE: Winter Storm Watch for entire listening area Saturday afternoon through Sunday

Emergency responders rescue victims involved in Wednesday night motor vehicle accident in Southern Lewis County

Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Thursday, February 13, 2025

Lowville resident charged with intoxicated driving in Watertown, Troopers say

UPDATE: Former West Carthage Treasurer charged for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from the village, report from Comptroller's Office suggests

ON-AIR SEGMENT: LCPH Supervising Nurse Marcia Ashline talks influenza, COVID on North Country News

ALERT: Sheriff's Office issues Travel Advisory for all of Lewis County late Wednesday night

NWS: Lake Effect Snow Warning for Oneida County Thursday afternoon through early Saturday

FIREFIGHTERS: "A lot" of neighboring friends and farmers assisted with cattle removal after barn roof collapse in Southern Lewis County

DEPUTIES: Babysitter accused of stealing a "large amount" of money from safe in Lewis County

LPD: Village resident charged for allegedly contacting protected party in court order

Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Aggravated DWI charge filed against Oneida County resident in wake of property damage crash, Deputies say

State Police charge North Country resident for disobeying court order in Turin

ON-AIR SEGMENT: Jeremiah Papineau talks 26th annual North Country Chili Cook Off; part two

REPORT: Exford re-appears in Lewis County Court for bail hearing as new trial for double fatal fire is set for June

REPORT: Two potential Lewis County locations eyed by Canadian firm for energy production, County Manager’s Office says

NYSP: Petit larceny charge issued to North Country resident in wake of larceny investigation in Jefferson County

North Country resident accused of felony grand larceny in Jefferson County: TROOPERS

North Country resident accused of unlicensed operation in wake of Lewis County personal injury accident

Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Tuesday, February 11, 2025

ON-AIR SEGEMNT: New Webb Police Chief Mulcahy joins North Country News and shares recruitment goals

UPDATE: Bill that would have moved NY-21 special election to November is now dead, while Republicans cheer victory

Trenton house blaze contained to upstairs bedroom, attic

NYSP: Fatality confirmed in accident involving multiple snowmobiles on Fourth Lake

No injuries reported after snowmobile bursts into flames in town of Webb

New law in effect that enhances New York ‘Red Flag’ safeguards

ON-AIR SEGMENT: New York Ag Commissioner Richard Ball reflects on Fiscal year, 2026 State Budget

DEPUTIES: Rome man charged with felony burglary for allegedly stealing four-wheeler in Oneida County

West Leyden Fire Department: Old Grange Hall collapsed over the weekend

Glenfield Man Accused of D.W.I. in the Town of Watson

Lake Effect Snow Warning and Winter Weather Advisory for N. Oneida Co, Winter Weather Advisories for Lewis Co, Winter Storm Watch for The Adirondacks

Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Friday, February 7, 2025

UPDATE: Three additional suspects charged in North Country burglary complaint

ON-AIR SEGMENT: Lowville Fire Chief reminds to keep your sidewalks, driveways and nearby fire hydrants clear of snow

Lewis County resident charged for possessing smoking devices that contained meth while on probation

Lake Effect Snow Warning for Northern Oneida County, Winter Weather Advisory for Lewis and Jefferson Counties and Wind Advisories for the Entire Region

Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Thursday, February 6, 2025