Lewis County News

Two men from Jefferson and Lewis counties are leaders in the 197th New York State Police class that graduated Tuesday in Albany.

The Food Bank of Central New York and Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Jefferson, Lewis and St.

Small towns are often described as "sleepy," but thanks to a group of spirited volunteers, Lyons Falls is "alive" with activity.

The following motorists are charged with driving while intoxicated and related offenses: Norman J. Fuhrman, 23, Apopka, Fla., was stopped at 1:21 a.m. Sunday on Route 283 in the town of LeRay.

Lewis County's treasurer said she plans to continue advocating for fiscal conservatism if elected to a second term this fall.

Harney J. Corwin and Dorothy K. Duflo at first might seem to have little in common.

Businesses ranging from Menter, Rudin & Trivelpiece law firm, Watertown, to Erie Boulevard Hydropower, Potsdam, likely will lose their Empire Zone tax benefits following Empire State Development Corp.'s announcement on the status of the 8,000-plus businesses enrolled in program.

Lewis County officials plan to start a public transportation system as soon as next month by mainly using existing private bus routes.

Lewis County officials expect a profit of more than $150,000 from last week's annual tax auction.

Fact: The anti-gun legislators believe that the only way to stop crimes involving guns is to create more gun laws but fail to accept that there are already many, many gun laws that are not or cannot be enforced.

Lowville's village administrator has been recommended to serve as Lewis County's economic development director.

LEWIS COUNTY, N.Y. a ' The Wal-Mart in Lowville had to be evacuated Thursday afternoon after the store received a bomb threat over the phone.

Lewis County voters approved budgets for all five school districts - Harrisville, Beaver River, Lowville, Copenhagen and South Lewis - by substantial margins Tuesday.

Singer/songwriter Terry Mostyn of Lowville went to Ireland last spring to explore his Celtic roots, but he came away with more than a lesson on his heritage.

A first-term Lewis County legislator from West Lowville has decided to seek re-election this fall as the board's District 7 representative.

An Auburn man was hurt when he lost control of an all-terrain vehicle Friday night in the town of Croghan, Lewis County Sheriff's deputies said.

When summer comes, there's often nothing like the smell of a good barbecue to make the mouth water.

Saturday will be the final event in the fifth year of the Black River Valley Concert Series sponsored by the Lewis County Historical Society with a performance titled, "He Said, She Said," featuring renowned blues artists Sue Foley, teaming up with Peter Karp.

While Lewis County already is the state's leading producer of maple syrup, a recent study suggests there's plenty of room for improvement through increased use of technology.

State police say a Copenhagen man is facing 10 charges as a result of his continued actions April 12 in forcing vehicles to stop on Route 12 in the towns of Denmark and Champion to confront his former girlfriend.