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Lowville Man Accused of D.W.I. in Watson

TOWN OF WATSON-A 38 year old Lowville man is facing D.W.I. charges following a Friday night vehicle stop in the Town of Watson. New York State Police from the Lowville Barracks charged Nathaniel E. Shambo with one count each of Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Content greater than...

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Fly Wheels and Pulleys in need of helpers with beloved show returning for 2022

CONSTABLEVILLE- The traditional and beloved Fly Wheels and Pulleys will return this year the weekend of September 9-11 at the club grounds, off Route 26 in Constableville, NY.

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Lewis County resident charged with endangering welfare of child after police located pair of unattended children inside truck

LOWVILLE- A Lewis County resident is accused of endangering the welfare of a child after police investigated reports of a pair of unattended children left inside of a truck.

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NYSP: Kuyahoora Valley man accused in vandalism case

NORWAY- A man from the Kuyahoora Valley area is accused in a vandalism case, authorities say.

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Interview: Lewis County IDA Executive Director Brittany Davis talks potential merger with Chamber of Commerce

LOWVILLE- An idea to merge the Lewis County IDA and Chamber of Commerce was floated earlier this summer.

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Lewis County Launches Round 2 of the Façade and Streetscape Improvement Program

LEWIS COUNTY, NY – Lewis County is excited to launch Round 2 of the Façade and Streetscape Improvement Program, an initiative that incentivizes property owners, business owners and municipalities to perform façade improvements and streetscape projects in downtown areas across Lewis Coun...

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Lowville Woman Jailed on a Felony Attempted Arson Charge

LOWVILLE-A 49 year old Lowville woman is facing a felony attempted arson charge following an arrest on Thursday. Lewis County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Tammy Stevens of Lowville and charged her with Attempted Arson win the Second Degree-a Class C felony. It is alleged that Stevens intentional...

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Federal Judge slaps down attempt to halt new gun laws in New York from taking effect

Despite efforts, a federal judge has slapped down the efforts to halt New York’s latest issue of gun laws from taking effect Thursday.

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Lewis County resident charged with endangering welfare of child after police located pair of unattended children inside truck

LOWVILLE- A Lewis County resident is accused of endangering the welfare of a child after police investigated reports of a pair of unattended children left inside of a truck.

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NYSP: Kuyahoora Valley man accused in vandalism case

NORWAY- A man from the Kuyahoora Valley area is accused in a vandalism case, authorities say.

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Interview: Lewis County IDA Executive Director Brittany Davis talks potential merger with Chamber of Commerce

LOWVILLE- An idea to merge the Lewis County IDA and Chamber of Commerce was floated earlier this summer.

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Lewis County Launches Round 2 of the Façade and Streetscape Improvement Program

LEWIS COUNTY, NY – Lewis County is excited to launch Round 2 of the Façade and Streetscape Improvement Program, an initiative that incentivizes property owners, business owners and municipalities to perform façade improvements and streetscape projects in downtown areas across Lewis Coun...

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Lowville Woman Jailed on a Felony Attempted Arson Charge

LOWVILLE-A 49 year old Lowville woman is facing a felony attempted arson charge following an arrest on Thursday. Lewis County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Tammy Stevens of Lowville and charged her with Attempted Arson win the Second Degree-a Class C felony. It is alleged that Stevens intentional...

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Federal Judge slaps down attempt to halt new gun laws in New York from taking effect

Despite efforts, a federal judge has slapped down the efforts to halt New York’s latest issue of gun laws from taking effect Thursday.

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New DEC turkey hunting regulation changes minimum shot size from #8 to #9

The New York State DEC is updating a turkey hunting regulation that changes the minimum shot size from #8 to #9.

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Document from Copenhagen Fire Department suggests more possible financial woes in wake of 2020 audit

LEWIS COUNTY- The financial books for Copenhagen Fire Department were off in 2020 following a state audit, but a new document that has surfaced suggests the practice of disorganized book keeping may have continued through 2021.

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Interview: Meet New York Supreme Court 5th Judicial District candidate Julie Grow Denton

We're wrapping our mini-series of meeting the candidates who are running for New York's Supreme Court (Fifth Judicial District).

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State Police investigating robbery at Turin Road Mart in Rome

ONEIDA COUNTY- Authorities are on the hunt for the person responsible in a Tuesday evening robbery in Rome, NY.

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Florida Man killed in a Town of Diana ATV Accident

DIANA- A man from out of state suffered fatal injuries in a Lewis County ATV accident on Monday, authorities say. It happened shortly before 9:30 p.m. on North Shore Road, near lake Bonaparte in the town of Diana. Lewis County Sheriff's Investigators have determined Patrick Byrne, 60, of Melbou...

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Alder Creek Solar announces latest recipients of Community Grant Award

ONEIDA COUNTY- Alder Creek Solar is announcing their latest recipients for the Community Grant Award.

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DEC: Bear Bow-hunting Season for Northern Zone begins September 17

The season for bow-hunting bears in select zones in Northern New York begins Saturday, September 17.

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Stefanik, Congressional colleagues call President Biden’s student loan bailout illegal

WASHINGTON, D.C.- There is much debate over President Joe Biden’s latest decision to bailout student loan debt, including both praise and criticism from lawmakers and citizens alike.

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Interview: Meet New York Supreme Court 5th Judicial District candidate Kevin Kuehner

During the 201st annual Lewis County Fair, we had the chance to meet and discuss with three Republican candidates, who are all eyeballing three seats up for grabs this fall in New York's Supreme Court (Fifth Judicial District).

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Lewis County to host second annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

LOWVILLE- 2022 marks 21-years since the 9/11 attacks against our country and Lewis County is stepping up to honor those lost by hosting their second annual Memorial Stair Climb.

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Oneida County man allegedly possessed purple drug, which contained traces of fentanyl

ROME- A Mohawk Valley man is faced with charges in the wake of a traffic stop Friday, where police found a purple colored substance that had traces of fentanyl.

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New developments surface amidst financial situation for Copenhagen Fire Department

LEWIS COUNTY- There is a whirlwind of new developments that have surfaced amidst the ongoing situation with Copenhagen Fire Department.

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REMINDER: Lowville’s movie night for Tuesday, August 30 may likely have indoor location at school auditorium

LOWVILLE- Last Tuesday, Lowville was supposed to celebrate a night of music and family fun with the 1971 hit classic film ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.’

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Report from New York Comptroller suggests job loss in agriculture sector during COVID shutdown was most resilient

The latest report from New York’s Comptroller suggests that the agriculture industry proved to be most resilient for when it came to job losses amidst the COVID shutdown in 2020.

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Pratt Northam Foundation celebrating 60th anniversary

The Pratt Northam Foundation is celebrating 60-years of investing and promoting local projects throughout the community.

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State Police: North Country man accused of stealing brass casings from Fort Drum

CARTHAGE- A North Country man is accused of stealing brass casings from Fort Drum, which ended up totaling thousands of dollars.

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State Police conduct an Underage Drinking Initiative in Lewis County

LEWIS COUNTY-On August 23, 2022, the New York State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Initiative in the Lewis County Towns of Lowville, Greig, Leyden, West Turin, Watson, and in the Village of Lowville. As a result of the initiative, the following businesses were checked and found ...

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State Police Investigating Apparent Road Rage Shooting in Forestport

TOWN OF FORESTPORT-On August 27, 2022, at 4:37 p.m., New York State Police responded to State Route 28 in the area of Bear Creek Road in the Town of Forestport for a reported road rage incident. When troopers arrived, they discovered the male driver of a Chevrolet Impala suffering from a g...

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State Allocates Four Retail Cannabis Stores for Northern NY

ALBANY-The seven-county North Country region will be allotted four retail cannabis stores so far according to a report from WWNY-TV. The state Office for Cannabis Management based the number on population. In contrast, Manhattan will have 22, Long Island 20, and Brooklyn 19. They’re cal...

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Show your ID to purchase Whipped Cream

A new company policy at Stewart's Shops means pulling out your ID for a purchase. Stewart's Shops cites a new state law requirement for customers buying cans of whipped cream. The new law says whipped cream chargers, which contain compressed nitrous oxide, can't be sold to people under 21. This i...

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Lowville Man Accused of D.W.I. in Alexandria Bay

VILLAGE OF ALEXANDRIA BAY-A 61 year old Lowville man is facing D.W.I. charges following a vehicle stop in the Village of Alexandria Bay early Friday morning. New York State Police from the Alexandria Bay Barracks charged Philip P. Ples with one count each of Driving While Intoxicated-First Offe...

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West Carthage Man Accused of Criminal Contempt following Domestic Investigation

TOWN OF CHAMPION-A 21 year old West Carthage man is facing a criminal contempt charge following an investigation into an domestic incident that reportedly occurred on August 10th in the Town of Champion. New York State Police from the Carthage Barracks charged Tyler W. Pitts with one count of C...

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Two Injured in Town of Boonville Motor Vehicle Accident

TOWN OF BOONVILLE-Two people were injured in a two-car motor vehicle accident on North Steuben Road in the Town of Boonville Wednesday afternoon. Oneida County Sheriff, Robert Maciol said when deputies arrived at the scene of the accident, they determined that 75 year old June Wellman of F...

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Rome Man Dies following a Weekend A.T.V. Accident in the Town of Lewis

TOWN OF LEWIS-Lewis County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a fatal A.T.V. crash that occurred on the Goodhines Road in the Town of Lewis on Saturday, August 20. Deputies said 45 year old Joseph M. Royce, of Rome, was operating his 2008 Artic Cat four wheeler south on the Goodhines Road when the A...

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Copenhagen V.F.D. could shut down after three towns do not renew contract

COPENHAGEN-Copenhagen officials have important decisions to make as three towns say they will not be renewing a contract with the volunteer fire department. WWNY-TV reporters said dozens of village residents showed up for a special meeting Tuesday night as Copenhagen officials laid...

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Stefanik Blasts Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

WASHINGTON, DC-One day after winning her party's primary election in the 21st Congressional District, Republican Elise Stefanik blasted President Biden’s plan to forgive some student loans calling it ‘reckless and illegal.’ In a statement, Stefanik said the president’s action “will fuel...

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Tuesday's Primary Election Results for U.S, House of Representitives

The primary election results are in for the new 24th Congressional District and Republican Candidate Claudia Tenney has declared herself the winner. With 90 % of districts in, Tenney held 54% of that vote with 17,277. Mario Fratto holds 40% and George Phillips held 6%. In her victory sp...

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Over 1,000 Speeding Tickets issued in region during NY State Police Speed Weei

New York State Police issued more than 1,000 speeding tickets in Central New York last week while cracking down on unsafe driving during its ‘Speed Week’ campaign. Including other violations, a total of 2,089 tickets were issued. The goal of the annual traffic enforcement campaign is to promo...

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No One Injured in Taberg House Fire

TABERG-Fire officials say no one was injured when flames broke out at a home in Taberg early Tuesday morning. Firefighters from North Bay, Camden, and McConnellsville assisted Taberg Volunteer firefighters at the scene. When crews arrived at the house on Taberg-Florence Road around 3:30 a.m., one...

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New York Students will go back to school this fall with eased COVID guidelines

This fall will mark the return of what students once knew was a normal school routine before the first stage of the COVID pandemic.

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Community honors four life-guards for saving infants life on Lake Delta

ONEIDA COUNTY- Four life-guards and a team of emergency responders received honor and recognition for saving an infant’s life near a local lake this summer.

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New milk plant idea floated to help Lewis County dairy farmers

LOWVILLE- When a mass milk buyer cancels an order and local farmers have no other alternative to sell their product, they have no choice but to sometimes resort to dumping it.

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Interview: AAA Northeast spokesperson Patti Artessa talks higher gas prices in the North Country

UTICA, NY- Last week, we aired a report highlighting the significant price gap at the gas pumps.

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Even with recent rains, much of New York remains at high risk for wildfires, DEC says

Some localized regions have had the benefit of some refreshing rain showers this summer, but the majority of New York seems to have had dry weather this summer.

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NYSP: North Country man charged with criminal mischief in Wilna

WILNA- A North Country man is faced with an accusation in the wake of a criminal mischief incident, authorities say.

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Lowville man faced with felony meth possession and conspiracy in wake of executed search warrant for lock box

LOWVILLE- A search warrant has resulted in felony drug charges filed against a village man, authorities say.

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Interview: Communicable Disease Nurse Maryann Vargulick talks rabies bait vaccine drops in Lewis County

LOWVILLE- A whole swath of oral rabies vaccine baits were distributed earlier this month throughout Lewis County.

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Accident in Floyd sends Amazon delivery driver to local hospital: Police

FLOYD- A person from out of state received a citation Saturday in the wake of an accident near Floyd, NY involving a delivery van.

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Harrisville Man Accused of Impaired Operation of Motor Vehicle, Unlicensed Operation, and Criminal Possession Charges in Oswego County

TOWN OF HASTINGS-A 40 year old Harrisville man is facing drug, unlicensed operation, and operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs charges in Oswego County following a Saturday afternoon vehicle stop in the Town of Hastings. New York State Police from the Pulaski Barracks charge...

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southern Lewis County

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Lewis County in central New York... * Until 645 PM EDT. * At 556 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest of Boonville, moving north at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mp...

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