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DENMARK- A North Country resident is faced with charges filed in the wake of a reported domestic dispute in Lewis County, authorities say. Aaron S. Smith, 31, of Carthage, NY was arrested Monday evening by the New York State Police (Carthage). Smith is officially charged with one misdemeanor count each of criminal mischief in the fourth-degree and criminally possessing a controlled substance in the seventh-degree.

MONTAGUE- Two local residents are faced with assault charges in the wake of a reported altercation over the weekend in Lewis County, authorities say. Danny T. Gudridge, Sr., 57, of New Bremen, NY and Michael R. Gudridge, 35, of Montague, NY were arrested Saturday evening by the Sheriff's Office. Both are officially charged with one misdemeanor count each of assault in the third-degree (w/intent to cause physical injury).

LEWIS COUNTY, N.Y. (WWTI) – Lewis County Legislators allocated $200,000 in ARPA funds for the third round of the Façade and Streetscape Improvement Program. After receiving applications for approximately $420,000 in requested project funds, ultimately, eight projects were awarded funding for a variety of downtown façade and streetscape improvements. Awards were made to businesses and […]

BOONVILLE — Next year’s Boonville-Oneida County Fair will take place between July 23 and 28, according to an announcement by members of the Fair Board. The theme for next year’s fair and parade will be “Farm Fresh at the Fair,” officials said. The board is currently working on the events and schedules. That information will be released at a later time.

VIENNA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A motor vehicle accident in the Town of Vienna sent one person to the hospital and knocked out power to the town on Monday, December 4. Oneida County Sheriffs were called to Route 13 near Trestle Road in the Town of Vienna at approximately 4:12 pm for a rollover accident.

Lewis County has recently embarked on a transformative journey, leveraging the power of heritage preservation to enhance community identity and stimulate economic vitality. The county announced the third round recipients of the Façade and Streetscape Improvement Program, a strategic initiative fueled by a $200,000 allocation from ARPA funds. Despite requests surpassing $420,000, eight pivotal projects have been chosen for funding, promising to revamp businesses and non-profits across Harrisville, Turin, and Downtown Lowville. This includes restoring the Harrisville Free Library's entryway, improving building facades in Lowville, and installing new signage for the Turin Volunteer Fire Company.

Lewis County has been designated a primary natural disaster area by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, making it open to emergency loans to help with tornado recovery, according to government officials. The new rating allows the USDA Farm Service Agency to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Wednesday is $3.216, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.

HOLLAND PATENT, N.Y. -- Multiple fire crews from Oneida County are on the scene of a fire in the Town of Trenton. Holland Patent firefighters were called to Coombs Road just after 2 p.m. this afternoon. First arriving units reported that smoke and flames were visible from the house. Personnel...

TRENTON- A local resident is facing numerous charges in the wake of a reported disturbance this week in Oneida County, authorities say. Devin J. Ossont, 26, of Remsen, NY was arrested Tuesday morning by the New York State Police (Remsen). Ossont is officially charged with one misdemeanor count each of criminal mischief in the fourth-degree, obstructing governmental administration in the second-degree and resisting arrest.

FLOYD- A resident from the Mohawk Valley is faced with a charge stemming from a disturbance complaint last month in Oneida County, authorities say. Logan E. Marek, 23, of Rome, NY was arrested and charged Tuesday morning by the New York State Police (Remsen). Marek is officially charged with one misdemeanor count of criminal mischief in the fourth-degree.

A North Country resident is accused of intoxicated driving following reports of a traffic stop early Friday in Lewis County, authorities say. Jered E. Morrison, 46, of Watson, NY was arrested shortly after midnight on Friday by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. Morrison is formally charged with DWI. According...

Longtime Oneida County Assistant District Attorney and current County Court Law Clerk Mike Nolan announced on Tuesday his candidacy for Oneida County Court Judge. Nolan joined friends and family at Cavallo's in New Hartford to make the mid-day announcement. “Today I’m announcing my campaign for County Court Judge in next...

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Snow and mixed precipitation were falling in parts of the north country early Monday morning. Places in northern St. Lawrence County and the higher elevations of Lewis County were getting mainly snow. Other places were getting rain and mixed precipitation. There’s a winter weather advisory...

Two of your favorite local holiday events are back in Central New York. The annual Camden Holiday Stroll and Santa in the Park will be taking place on Friday, December 8th , from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This family friendly event will feature a variety of festive activities for all ages.

A recent vehicle rollover in Oneida County has brought to attention the critical issue of driver alertness on December 4, 2023. The incident occurred on Route 13 near Trestle Road in the Town of Vienna around 4:12 p.m., with driver Khiel Taylor, 31, of Blossvale, falling asleep at the wheel, veering off the road, and causing a significant power outage and fire. While Taylor sustained non-life-threatening injuries, the accident prompted a sizable emergency response and a temporary road closure as services worked to restore order.

LYONS FALLS- Santa Claus will pay his annual visit to Lyons Falls this Sunday, December 10. Starting at 12:00 Noon, he will catch a ride on one of the Lyons Falls Fire Trucks and tour several streets throughout the village, delivering presents and cookies to all the children he meets.

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of glenfield..

The Lowville Future Farmers of America will host the third Annual Tractor Lighting Contest open for anyone in the Lowville School District who wants to participate. The association is asking individuals and/or businesses to light up your tractors or equipment (lawn mowers included) for the weekend of December 15-18.  All tractor displays must be set […]

There is high school basketball action in Lewis County, New York today, and info on how to watch these matchups is available in this article. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Lewis County, New York...