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State officials impressed with recovery following devastating flooding
LOWVILLE, New York (WWNY) - It’s been a month since Lowville experienced the unexpected: flash flooding not seen in the recorded history of the county. “The weather of yesterday is no longer predictive of tomorrow,” said Jackie Bray, who’s the state commissioner of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. “The weather is actually worse.”
Are you ready for the 2024-25 school year?
LEWIS, JEFFERSON AND ST LAWRENCE COUNTIES, N.Y. (WWTI) – Schools are about to open back up in the North Country for the 2024 to 2025 school year, are you ready? From admissions and documents to school supplies, getting your kid ready for the school year can be hectic. Kids need to have their vaccines updated as […]
NY weather: Pea-sized hail predicted with thunderstorms to hit New York Sunday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Sunday at 8:17 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 9:15 p.m. for Oswego, Jefferson and Lewis counties. The storms are packing pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 8:17 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a cluster...
LCHS receives award for efforts to improve rural stroke care
LOWVILLE- Lewis County Health System has received the American Heart Association’s 'Get With The Guidelines - Rural Stroke' Silver Award for efforts to optimize stroke care and eliminate rural health care outcome disparities. "I applaud our team for their commitment to stroke care excellence and this achievement of elevating...
Helping Families Cope | WPBS Weekly: Inside the Stories
The Disabled Persons Action Organization in Watertown provides services to developmentally disabled children and adults in Jefferson and Lewis Counties. It’s a service that is invaluable to families, helping them cope with the stress of caring for disabled loved ones. —- WPBS Weekly: Inside the Stories is brought to...
Lewis County Health System sponsored blood drive Aug. 19
LOWVILLE — Lewis County Health System is sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 10:30 am. Until 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at the Lowville VFW Banquet Room, 7744 West State Street. Blood donated through this Lewis County Health System sponsored blood drive helps patients in our community....
NY homeowners/municipalities eligible for $11M in emergency assistance following July’s tornadoes, flooding
On July 31, Governor Kathy Hochul announced up to $11 million in emergency assistance for eligible homeowners and municipalities in seven counties impacted by a series of severe weather events. From July 10 to the 16, 22 tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, and flooding affected multiple Upstate communities. This funding follows the Governor’s request for a federal Emergency Declaration to support response and recovery operations in 15 counties. Following the storms on July 17, Governor Hochul toured communities to assess the damage.
A look in Lowville as heavy rain heads in
LOWVILLE, New York (WWNY) - Remnants of Debby are hitting the north country in the form of heavy rain. We checked in with Lewis County residents and businesses and how many are still cleaning up the mess left behind from July’s storms. “It was just basically like a river...
More weather warnings and advisories issued for NNY due to heavy rain
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Friday’s rainy weather has meant more warnings and advisories for Jefferson and Lewis counties. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Jefferson and Lewis counties. This alert will last until 10:45 p.m. Friday. Oswego County also falls under the advisory at this time. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning now […]
NY weather update: Flood warning for New York until Friday night
An updated flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 6:02 p.m. in effect until 10:45 p.m. for Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego counties. The weather service adds, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues for Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego counties." "Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other...
Picnic in Lyons Falls sponsored by Lewis County Democratic Committee
LYONS FALLS — All are invited to a picnic on Sunday, Aug. 11, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park, 6908 Laura Street, Lyons Falls. The event is sponsored by the Lewis County Democratic Committee and features free children’s books, a scavenger hunt, and other games and activities.
A soaker today could cause flooding
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - What’s left of Hurricane Debby will soak the north country today. A flood watch for Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawrence counties kicks in at 8 a.m. and is scheduled to last until 8 a.m. on Saturday. The heaviest rain should hit in the...
ON-AIR SEGMENT: LCPH Immunization Coordinator Anna Birchenough talks August National Immunization Awareness Month
LOWVILLE-National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. On Monday, August 12, 2024, Lewis County Public Health Nurse and Immunization Coordinator, Anna Birchenough, joined North Country News and discussed the importance on keeping up to date with vaccines and other immunizations.
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