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Woman in West Turin charged with Grand Larceny
WEST TURIN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 31-year-old woman in West Turin on Wednesday, April 17 and charged her with Grand Larceny and Possession of a forged instrument. Kayla M. Larkins was arrested following a joint investigation with Lewis County Adult Protective Services. It is alleged that Larkins possessed and […]
Lewis County to pay company $93K after settling assessment case
TOWN OF CROGHAN, New York (WWNY) - Properties in Lewis County that belong to a hydro dam company are now assessed for less. The company challenged its assessments in Supreme Court. Erie Boulevard Hydropower owns the parcels in the town of Croghan which run along the Beaver River. Lewis County...
Old Lyons Falls school could go from eyesore to opportunity
LYONS FALLS, New York (WWNY) - Some residents call it an eyesore. But with the help of state grants, Lewis County officials call it an opportunity. It’s the old school in Lyons Falls. Reymond Houck lives nearby and went to school there in 1963. He’s bothered by the building’s...
Youth Philanthropy Council Awards $5K to Tri-County Nonprofits
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Five North Country nonprofit organizations will share $5,000 to strengthen their missions and work thanks to awards from the Youth Philanthropy Council of the Northern New York Community Foundation. The Council and its executive committee selected the five nonprofit organizations based on each’s mission, success in achieving goals, demonstration of fiscal […]
Encompass Recreation announces Sensory Trails
NORTH COUNTRY, N.Y. (WWTI) – Encompass Recreation and Indian River Lakes Conservancy have announced the grand opening of a joint venture, groundbreaking Sensory Trails. This project looks to revolutionize natural recreational spaces by offering a multisensory experience that caters to all individuals, including those with sensory sensitivities. “We believe that these Sensory Trails will not […]
3rd annual Naturally Lewis Economic Development Conference
LEWIS COUNTY, N.Y. (WWTI) – Naturally Lewis will host the third annual Naturally Lewis Economic Development Conference with the theme, Dear Lewis County, on Wednesday, June 12 at 3 Willows Event Center in Lyons Falls, NY. The upcoming conference is a testament to the community, from its history to its potential. The 2024 Naturally Lewis […]
Lewis County Health System’s 2023 Employee of the Year
LOWVILLE, N.Y. (WWTI) –Lewis County Health System announces the 2023 Employee of the Year as Respiratory Therapist Kristina Boucher. “Kristina exemplifies our culture of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence,” stated Gerald R. Cayer, LCHS Chief Executive Officer. “Her compassion and kindness positively impact the lives of patients and her coworkers.” Boucher and the 2023 […]
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