OLD FORGE- It was a Christmas miracle! Literally… the Calico cat, which was allegedly abandoned in a plastic tote behind the Tow Bar, has been found after a brief escape.

Report: Hochul signs pair of bills that lowers price of prescription meds and makes administration of pharmaceutical drugs safer

Dec 26, 2023

ALBANY, NY- Governor Kathy Hochul signed two pieces of legislation last week, which are aimed at lowering the price of prescription drugs and making the administration of pharmaceutical drugs safer.

Governor Hochul rejects bill that would have made it easier for criminals to challenge their convictions

Dec 26, 2023

ALBANY, NY- Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed a measure that would have paved an easier path for criminals to challenge their convictions.

Lawmakers react to bill signed by Governor Hochul that will move local elections to even numbered years

Dec 26, 2023

ALBANY, NY- Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation last week, which she says is aimed to expand access to the ballot box and make it easier for New Yorkers to vote in local elections that impact their lives.

Copenhagen Man Charged with Aggravated D.W.I. in the Town of Harrisburg

Dec 25, 2023

TOWN OF HARRISBURG-A 44 year old Copenhagen man is accused of aggravated D.W.I. following a Christmas Eve vehicle stop in the Town of Harrisburg. New York State Police from the Carthage Barracks charged Jeffrey A. Powis with one count each of Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Content o…

Closings, Cancellations & Delays

Closings, Cancellations and Delays

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Closings, Cancellations and Delays

As of 7:37 A.M. Tuesday, December 2, 2025:

Adirondack CSD: CLOSED.

Boonville Methodist Church: No Senior Lunch today.

Holland Patent CSD: CLOSED.

Remsen CSD: CLOSED.

Ava Town Clerks Office: CLOSED.

West Canada Valley CSD: CLOSED.

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National average gas price creeps up since 2023 low on December 18

Dec 27, 2023

The national average price for a gallon of fuel hit an all-time-low for 2023 on December 18 at $3.06.

UPDATE: Abandoned cat found after escaping from Old Forge business

Dec 27, 2023

OLD FORGE- It was a Christmas miracle! Literally… the Calico cat, which was allegedly abandoned in a plastic tote behind the Tow Bar, has been found after a brief escape.

Report: Hochul signs pair of bills that lowers price of prescription meds and makes administration of pharmaceutical drugs safer

Dec 26, 2023

ALBANY, NY- Governor Kathy Hochul signed two pieces of legislation last week, which are aimed at lowering the price of prescription drugs and making the administration of pharmaceutical drugs safer.

Governor Hochul rejects bill that would have made it easier for criminals to challenge their convictions

Dec 26, 2023

ALBANY, NY- Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed a measure that would have paved an easier path for criminals to challenge their convictions.

Lawmakers react to bill signed by Governor Hochul that will move local elections to even numbered years

Dec 26, 2023

Copenhagen Man Charged with Aggravated D.W.I. in the Town of Harrisburg

Dec 25, 2023

Inlet Man Accused of D.W.I. in the City of Rome

Dec 24, 2023

CITY OF ROME-A 60 year old Inlet man was arrested for D.W.I. in the City of Rome Friday night. New York State Police from the Lee Barracks charged David B. Donlon with one count each of Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Count of .08 of 1% or greater-First Offense and Driving While Into…

Gouverneur Woman Accused of Drug Possession and Motor Vehicle Charges in the Village of Carthage

Dec 24, 2023

VILLAGE OF CARTHAGE-A 40 year old Gouverneur woman is facing drug possession and motor vehicle charges following an arrest in the Village of Carthage early Sunday morning. New York State Police from the Carthage Barracks charged Erica J. Kirkpatrick with one count each of Criminal Possession of a C…

North Carolina Man Charged with D.W.I. in the Town of Denmark

Dec 23, 2023

TOWN OF DENMARK-A 31 year old North Carolina man is facing a D.W.I. charge following an early Tuesday morning vehicle stop in the Town of Denmark. New York State Police from the Carthage Barracks charged Michael A. Kuehnle of Gibsonville, North Carolina with one count of Driving While Intoxicated-F…

Glenfield Man Accused of Larceny in the Village of Boonville

Dec 23, 2023

VILLAGE OF BOONVILLE-A 23 year old Glenfield man is facing a larceny charge following an investigation into an incident that occurred in the Village of Boonville last month. New York State Police from the Remsen Barracks charged Clayton A. Robbins with one count of Petit Larceny, a Class A misdemea…

Senator Walczyk joins fellow Republican colleagues in calling on Governor Hochul to reconsider electric school bus mandates

Dec 22, 2023

ALBANY, NY- New York State is preparing to roll-out mandates that will eventually transform all statewide school bus fleets from fuel to electric.

REPORT: U.S. House passes 'Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;' local Agriculture official weighs in

Dec 22, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the 'Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act,' essentially overturning an Obama era law back in 2010 that barred whole milk products from school cafeterias around the country.

POLICE: Collision near Forestport results in local fatality

Dec 22, 2023

ONEIDA COUNTY- A collision in Northern Oneida County Thursday evening has claimed the life of a local man, authorities are reporting.

North Country resident charged with aggravated unlicensed operation in Lewis County, police say

Dec 21, 2023

DENMARK- A local resident is accused of unlicensed operation in Lewis County, authorities say.

Details surface on abandoned cat in Old Forge

Dec 21, 2023

OLD FORGE- A few more details have come to light since authorities arrested and charged a Mohawk Valley woman for allegedly abandoning a cat in Old Forge, NY.

Interview: Megan Honey talks latest happenings for Christmas weekend at Lyons Falls Library

Dec 21, 2023

LYONS FALLS- With Christmas break on the horizon, Lyons Falls Library is helping to kick off vacation for the kids in school with some activities.

NWS UPDATE: Flood Warning extended through Thursday for the Black River in Jefferson and Lewis Counties

Dec 21, 2023

Local woman accused of DWI and other charges in wake of roll-over wreck near Old Forge

Dec 20, 2023

WEBB- A one vehicle roll-over wreck last weekend in the Western Adirondacks has resulted in a DWI charge and other offenses against a local woman, authorities say.

Woman charged for abandoning cat in plastic tote behind Old Forge business, police say

Dec 20, 2023

OLD FORGE- A woman from the Mohawk Valley is accused of abandoning a cat in the Western Adirondacks, authorities are reporting.

NYSP UPDATE: Trio of North Country suspects accused of of felony charges allegedly possessed a stolen skid-steer from Watertown

Dec 20, 2023

WATERTOWN- State Police authorities have released an update regarding the recent arrests of three North Country residents, who are all accused of felony criminal possession of stolen property in the second-degree.

U.S. average gas price nears $3 as Christmas approaches

Dec 20, 2023

The national average for a gallon of gas was just shy of $3.10 Wednesday morning, according to the AAA.

Larceny complaint in Trenton results in charge filed against Oneida County resident

Dec 20, 2023

TRENTON- A larceny complaint in Oneida County this week has resulted in the arrest of a local resident, authorities say.

TROOPERS: Domestic dispute in Boonville results in arrest of local resident

Dec 20, 2023

BOONVILLE- A domestic dispute last week in Northern Oneida County has resulted in charges filed against a local resident, authorities say.

Interview: Linda Higby reveals winners for Deck the Falls Christmas Decorating Contest, 2023

Dec 20, 2023

LYONS FALLS- Deck the Falls, 2023 is in the books and the winners have been announced.

Boonville Police: Pair of juveniles issued with appearance tickets in wake of Erwin Park vandalism investigation

Dec 20, 2023

BOONVILLE- Authorities say appearance tickets have been issued to a pair of male juveniles, who are reportedly responsible for vandalizing a local park last month.

Early Dismissals and Cancellations for Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Dec 19, 2023

Griffo and Central New York Veterans Outreach Center announce results for Cell Phones for Soldiers Collection Drive

Dec 19, 2023

Over 400 gently used cell-phone devices have been collected and donated to this year’s Cell Phones for Soldiers Drive, according to the office of New York State Senator Joe Griffo.

Lewis County Fair announces winning theme for 203rd fair July 16-20, 2024

Dec 19, 2023

LOWVILLE- The country music act for the 203rd annual Lewis County Fair is booked and officials are now revealing the theme that will revolve around this summer’s traditional celebration.

Lowville resident charged with felony criminal contempt in Lewis County, police say

Dec 19, 2023

NEW BREMEN- A domestic incident this week in Lewis County has resulted in a felony charge lodged against a local resident, authorities say.

Three North Country residents accused of felony criminal possession of stolen property in Lewis County, according to State Police

Dec 19, 2023

DIANA- Three North Country residents are faced with accusations, including felonies, stemming from reports of a stolen property case in Lewis County, authorities say.

Lewis County Public Health seeking a few more participants for their next Diabetes Prevention and Healthy Lifestyle Course

Dec 19, 2023

LOWVILLE- Lewis County Public Health is seeking a few more recruits who would be willing to participate in their next Diabetes Prevention and Healthy Life Course.

Lowville Teen Arrested for Shoplifting in the Village of Lowville

Dec 18, 2023

LOWVILLE: A local juvenile is accused in a Lewis County shoplifting case, authorities say. The Lowville Village Police arrested the 18-year-old suspect on Monday. A name, home address or gender for the suspect was not available by authorities. The suspect was charged with petit larceny, stemming fr…

New York authorities invite folks to start off 2024 with a First Day Hike

Dec 18, 2023

Over 80 state parks, Historic Sites, Wildlife Areas, Canal Trails and Public Lands across New York will take part in the 13th annual First Day Hike program, a movement to encourage people to get outdoors and enjoy the winter beauty all around.

Flood WARNING in effect for Lewis County

Dec 18, 2023

FOR LEWIS COUNTY- ...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central New York, including the following counties, Lewis and Oswego. * WHEN...Until 415 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of riv…

Cold Brook resident charged with criminally possessing stolen property in town of Russia, Troopers say

Dec 18, 2023

RUSSIA- A local resident is accused of criminally possessing stolen property in Herkimer County, authorities say.

$25 million in additional funding available for New York State municipalities to drive clean energy action

Dec 18, 2023

ALBANY, NY- Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced $25 million in additional funding is now available under the State’s Clean Energy Communities Program for local municipalities to drive high-impact clean energy actions and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Lewis County resident accused of various charges in wake of personal injury accident, Troopers say

Dec 18, 2023

GOUVERNEUR- A local resident is accused of various charges in the wake of a reported personal injury accident over the weekend in St. Lawrence County, authorities say.

Town of Webb Police announces successful Shop with a Cop event for 2023

Dec 15, 2023

OLD FORGE- The Town of Webb Police Department is thanking everyone who helped make this year’s Shop with a Cop event another success.

New York State Police participating in nation wide enforcement initiative to crack down on impaired driving during holiday season

Dec 15, 2023

The New York State Police will participate in the national enforcement initiative to crack down on impaired driving this holiday season.

Interview: Casandra Buell talks third round of Lewis County’s Façade and Streetscape Improvement Program

Dec 15, 2023

Oneida County issues overdose spike alert amidst three fatalities that are traced to crack cocaine

Dec 14, 2023

UTICA- Three recent deaths that are traced to crack cocaine have prompted local authorities in Oneida County to issue an overdose alert.

Troopers: Man from Southern Lewis County accused of operating while impaired by drugs

Dec 14, 2023

MARTINSBURG- A North Country resident is accused of driving while impaired in Lewis County, authorities say.

Traffic stop results in DWI arrest for Lowville resident, police say

Dec 14, 2023

LOWVILLE- A village resident is accused of driving a motor vehicle while having a BAC twice the legal limit, authorities say.

Interview: Senator Griffo and Assemblyman Blankenbush talk Clean Slate Act

Dec 14, 2023

ALBANY, NY- New York Senator Joe Griffo and New York Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush joined North Country News this week and provided their insight to the Clean Slate Act, which was signed last-month by Governor Kathy Hochul.

Interview: Lewis County Fair Manager Rachel Lisk announces Neal McCoy will be the featured Country Music Star for 203rd Fair

Dec 14, 2023

LOWVILLE- Neal McCoy is confirmed to be the country music star who will be featured for the 203rd annual Lewis County Fair.

Boonville Fire Department responds to flurry of minor motor vehicle accidents Wednesday

Dec 14, 2023

ONEIDA COUNTY- Emergency services in the Boonville, NY area responded to a flurry of minor motor vehicle accidents Wednesday.

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LCHS welcomes Family Nurse Practitioner Laci Reilly to the Copenhagen Health Center

Turin woman charged for intoxicated driving in Oneida County, Troopers say

National average gas price creeps up since 2023 low on December 18

UPDATE: Abandoned cat found after escaping from Old Forge business

Report: Hochul signs pair of bills that lowers price of prescription meds and makes administration of pharmaceutical drugs safer

Governor Hochul rejects bill that would have made it easier for criminals to challenge their convictions

Lawmakers react to bill signed by Governor Hochul that will move local elections to even numbered years

Copenhagen Man Charged with Aggravated D.W.I. in the Town of Harrisburg

Closings, Cancellations & Delays

Closings, Cancellations and Delays

National average gas price creeps up since 2023 low on December 18

UPDATE: Abandoned cat found after escaping from Old Forge business

Report: Hochul signs pair of bills that lowers price of prescription meds and makes administration of pharmaceutical drugs safer

Governor Hochul rejects bill that would have made it easier for criminals to challenge their convictions

Lawmakers react to bill signed by Governor Hochul that will move local elections to even numbered years

Copenhagen Man Charged with Aggravated D.W.I. in the Town of Harrisburg

Inlet Man Accused of D.W.I. in the City of Rome

Gouverneur Woman Accused of Drug Possession and Motor Vehicle Charges in the Village of Carthage

North Carolina Man Charged with D.W.I. in the Town of Denmark

Glenfield Man Accused of Larceny in the Village of Boonville

Senator Walczyk joins fellow Republican colleagues in calling on Governor Hochul to reconsider electric school bus mandates

REPORT: U.S. House passes 'Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;' local Agriculture official weighs in

POLICE: Collision near Forestport results in local fatality

North Country resident charged with aggravated unlicensed operation in Lewis County, police say

Details surface on abandoned cat in Old Forge

Interview: Megan Honey talks latest happenings for Christmas weekend at Lyons Falls Library

NWS UPDATE: Flood Warning extended through Thursday for the Black River in Jefferson and Lewis Counties

Local woman accused of DWI and other charges in wake of roll-over wreck near Old Forge

Woman charged for abandoning cat in plastic tote behind Old Forge business, police say

NYSP UPDATE: Trio of North Country suspects accused of of felony charges allegedly possessed a stolen skid-steer from Watertown

U.S. average gas price nears $3 as Christmas approaches

Larceny complaint in Trenton results in charge filed against Oneida County resident

TROOPERS: Domestic dispute in Boonville results in arrest of local resident

Interview: Linda Higby reveals winners for Deck the Falls Christmas Decorating Contest, 2023

Boonville Police: Pair of juveniles issued with appearance tickets in wake of Erwin Park vandalism investigation

Early Dismissals and Cancellations for Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Griffo and Central New York Veterans Outreach Center announce results for Cell Phones for Soldiers Collection Drive

Lewis County Fair announces winning theme for 203rd fair July 16-20, 2024

Lowville resident charged with felony criminal contempt in Lewis County, police say

Three North Country residents accused of felony criminal possession of stolen property in Lewis County, according to State Police

Lewis County Public Health seeking a few more participants for their next Diabetes Prevention and Healthy Lifestyle Course

Lowville Teen Arrested for Shoplifting in the Village of Lowville

New York authorities invite folks to start off 2024 with a First Day Hike

Flood WARNING in effect for Lewis County

Cold Brook resident charged with criminally possessing stolen property in town of Russia, Troopers say

$25 million in additional funding available for New York State municipalities to drive clean energy action

Lewis County resident accused of various charges in wake of personal injury accident, Troopers say

Town of Webb Police announces successful Shop with a Cop event for 2023

New York State Police participating in nation wide enforcement initiative to crack down on impaired driving during holiday season

Interview: Casandra Buell talks third round of Lewis County’s Façade and Streetscape Improvement Program

Oneida County issues overdose spike alert amidst three fatalities that are traced to crack cocaine

Troopers: Man from Southern Lewis County accused of operating while impaired by drugs

Traffic stop results in DWI arrest for Lowville resident, police say

Interview: Senator Griffo and Assemblyman Blankenbush talk Clean Slate Act

Interview: Lewis County Fair Manager Rachel Lisk announces Neal McCoy will be the featured Country Music Star for 203rd Fair

Boonville Fire Department responds to flurry of minor motor vehicle accidents Wednesday