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NY weather: Be ready for strong thunderstorms in Oswego and Lewis counties early Sunday evening
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 4:50 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 p.m. for Oswego and Lewis counties. Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:49 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Redfield and moving northeast at 5...
ON-AIR SEGMENT: Anna Platz talks ‘Future Stories Fund’ - an initiative to reduce overall drug use and overdoses in the community
LOWVILLE- On Monday, August 19, 2024, Anna Platz, Deputy Director at Lewis County Community Services, joined North Country News and discussed a newly launched grant program, titled: ‘Future Stories Fund.’. The fund is supported by funds distributed to the County from recent Opioid Settlements and designed to support organizations/entities...
Lewis County General Hospital awarded for efforts to improve rural stroke care
LOWVILLE — People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than their urban counterparts, have a 40 percent higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30 percent increased risk for stroke mortality — a gap that has grown over the past two decades. Lewis County Health System is committed to changing that.
White Shih Tzu Found in Wilna
The Lewis County Humane Society have received a white male Shih Tzu dog with black ears on August 12th from the Town of Wilna. The dog was found freshly groomed and neutered, which suggests it has an owner that takes good care of but has just lost track of the dog. If you or someone you know is missing a white Shih Tzu male with black ears in the Town of Wilna, please call the Lewis County Humane Society at 315-376-8349. The Humane Society has a 10 day hold for the original owner to pick up the dog before they have to put it up for adoption. Once again the number is 315-376-8349 for the Lewis County Humane Society.
ON-AIR SEGMENT: Anna Birchenough talks National Immunization Awareness Month (Part Two)
LOWVILLE- On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Lewis County Public Health Nurse and Immunization Coordinator, Anna Birchenough, joined North Country News for part-two of our mini series on National Immunization Awareness Month (see part one here). Listen to today's segment for her remarks and insight:. LCPH image.
LCHS sponsored blood drive Aug. 19
LOWVILLE — Lewis County Health System (LCHS) is sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 10:30 a.m. 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...
Naturally Lewis Requests Expressions of Interest for the Redevelopment of the Former Lyons Falls School
LEWIS COUNTY, NY – The Lewis County Development Corporation, administered by Naturally Lewis, Inc., and Lewis County have partnered to request expressions of interest for the redevelopment of the former Lyons Falls School. “The Lyons Falls School Redevelopment is an exciting opportunity to be part of the revitalization of...
SLC Arts announces $160,000 in funding available to NNY programs
ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY, N.Y. (WWTI) – The St. Lawrence Arts Council has announced it will be awarding $160,000 in state funding to support local arts events and projects taking place in 2025. The New York State Council on the Arts’ Statewide Community Regrants Program funds local arts programming throughout Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties […]
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.”
Ryan’s Wish Foundation Annual Golf Tournament to be held this Saturday
The 2024 Ryan’s Wish Foundation Annual Golf Tournament will be held at Emerald Greens’ 18-hole golf course in Gouverneur on Saturday, August 17, 10 a.m., to raise funds to help those diagnosed with cancer and serious illnesses throughout St. Lawrence, Jefferson, Franklin and Lewis counties. Dr. Robert Saidel...
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