Lewis County News

" Robert "Bob" C. Kirker, age 74, of Gouverneur, died on November 23, 2009 at his daughter, Julie's home in Harrisville under the care of his family and Hospice of Lewis County.

A Lewis County woman was seriously injured in a one-car crash Saturday in Hopewell, Ontario County.

State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick M. Hooker said he would like to see Congress provide a solution to the dairy crisis that is both effective and manageable.

Lewis County legislators on Wednesday adopted a 2010 budget that increases the tax levy by 3.5 percent and drops the full-value tax rate by 2.86 percent.

Lewis County officials are exploring an office building project that could address space shortages and reduce lease payments.

The following were charged with driving while intoxicated and related offenses: Anthony W. Oaks, 46, Constableville, was arrested by state police at 8:15 p.m. Thursday on charges of felony aggravated DWI and felony aggravated unlicensed operation on Route 12 in the town of Martinsburg.

A longtime Watson caterer may have broken up a potential sweep by Lewis County legislative incumbents.

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The shutdown of General Motors Powertrain and layoffs at Alcoa in Massena have diminished donations to the United Way of Northern New York, which already has had an impact on the agency itself and could affect the organizations it funds.

Some dairy industry groups are reviving an old idea to deal with the latest crisis in the milk business.

Lewis County legislators have formally endorsed the concept of the "rooftop highway," as long as plans include a connecting spur through their county.

Lewis County Sheriff's deputies charged a Watson man with felony menacing a police officer, resisting arrest and other counts Saturday after he allegedly refused to put down a rifle during a confrontation with deputies Saturday at his home.

Lewis County General Hospital officials are seeking speedy approval of a long-awaited renal dialysis center that would allow for a fall 2010 opening.

On 11/03/09, Lowville-based State Police arrested Heather M. Delperuto , 28, of Lowville, on State Route 12 in the Town of Turin, Lewis County, for DWI, DWI with BAC > .08, speed in zone, uninspected motor vehicle, and broken windshield.

Lewis County's legislative vice chairman easily fended off a challenge from a past county manager, continuing a strong showing by incumbent lawmakers.

Democratic U.S. Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand on Friday made her first official visit to Lewis County, endorsing her party's candidate for the 23rd Congressional District seat and getting input from local dairy farmers and officials on milk pricing.

This is in response to a recent letter from Kelly Ritz concerning the Lewis County District One legislator's election.

Five of the 10 seats on the Lewis County Legislature will be up for grabs in Tuesday's general election.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has a series of events planned across northern New York today.

The Home Energy Assistance Program opens Nov. 2, and Social Services officials in the tri-county area expect greater numbers of people to apply for help paying their heating bills.