Lewis, NY News
Lewis is in Lewis County, New York. This page collects ClickNNY's stories about Lewis, newest first, with links to the rest of Lewis County. Events and businesses are on the Lewis page.
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- Lewis County reports two new measles cases, total reaches 13Lewis County’s public health department reported two new measles cases Wednesday, bringing the countywide total to 13.Public Safety ·
- Lewis County reports 10 additional measles casesLewis County Public Health reported 10 additional measles cases involving unvaccinated people and said exposed individuals were notified.Public Safety ·
- Lewis County reports 11 confirmed measles casesLewis County Public Health reported 11 confirmed measles cases, all involving unvaccinated people, with infectious residents isolated and known exposed individuals contacted.Public Safety ·
- Lewis County reports 10 additional measles casesLewis County Public Health reported 10 additional measles cases, all involving unvaccinated people, while saying the overall public risk remains low.Public Safety ·
- Lyme Central School adds solar-powered scoreboardLyme Central School has a nearly $30,000 solar-powered scoreboard funded through grants and fundraising by the Lyme Lakers Athletic Alliance.Sports ·
- Lewis County offers $21,244 in youth program fundingThe Lewis County Youth Bureau is offering $21,244 for community programs serving people younger than 21 during the 2026-27 program year.Community ·
- Lewis County officials continue measles contact tracingLewis County Public Health officials are contacting people who may have been exposed to the county’s first measles case since 1994, according to the provided report.Public Safety ·
- Lewis County investigating confirmed measles caseLewis County Public Health is investigating a confirmed measles case involving an unvaccinated resident.Public Safety ·
- Lewis County reports first North Country measles caseLewis County Public Health announced it is investigating one confirmed measles case in an unvaccinated resident and said identified contacts have been notified.Public Safety ·
- Lewis County sample ballots available for Nov. 3 general electionLewis County has released sample ballots for voter districts ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.Government ·
- Glenfield man charged in Lewis County diesel theft investigationA Glenfield man was arrested and charged in connection with alleged diesel fuel thefts in Lewis County, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office.Public Safety ·
- Lewis County Ren Faire draws 1,500 visitors on first dayThe Lewis County Ren Faire drew about 1,500 people on its first day this year after attracting about 1,300 visitors across both days last year, according to the provided report.Community ·
- SNAP changes could add millions in costs for three North Country countiesLeaders from Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties say proposed SNAP cost changes could create more than $12 million in annual expenses by 2028.Government ·
- Lewis County VFW plans 9/11 remembrance ceremony FridayLewis County Memorial VFW Post 6912 plans to hold a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Friday, honoring local first responders with a ceremonial flag lowering.Community ·
- Tri-county leaders to discuss projected SNAP cost increasesLeaders from Lewis, Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties are scheduled to discuss projected increases in local SNAP administrative costs at a Sept. 11 press conference.
- Railway historical group opposes Lewis County rail-to-trail conversionThe Railway Historical Society of Northern New York opposes removing rails as part of Lewis County’s proposed rail-to-trail project, while county officials say trails alongside the tracks remain possible.Community ·
- Fog Possible, Sunshine Expected Across North Country Through Labor DayPatchy morning fog and mostly sunny conditions are expected across Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties through Labor Day, with showers possible later in the week.Weather ·
- Lewis County Solid Waste warns of battery disposal fire risksLewis County Solid Waste says batteries should be removed from items before disposal after four battery-related fires at its station in the past 30 days.Public Safety ·
- Lewis County dairy ambassador helps promote dairy at county fairCally Shaw, a Lewis County Dairy Organization ambassador, participated in dairy promotion activities at the Lewis County Fair, including serving ice cream.Community ·
- Lewis County urges residents to recycle batteries properly after four firesLewis County Solid Waste is reminding residents to remove batteries from items before disposal after four battery-related fires in the past 30 days.Community ·
- Rain and Thunderstorms Expected Across North Country Through WednesdayShowers and thunderstorms are expected across parts of Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties Tuesday and Wednesday, with drier conditions forecast later in the week.Weather ·
- Jefferson and Lewis County schools plan open houses through early SeptemberSchool districts in Jefferson and Lewis counties are expected to hold open houses through early September as part of North Country ConnectED.Community ·
- North Country sheriffs join lawsuit over New York law on ICE agreementsSheriffs from Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence and Franklin counties are among 15 New York sheriffs challenging a state law that blocks agreements between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.
- Groups seek end to state hearing on proposed Lewis howitzer rangeFour environmental groups have asked the Adirondack Park Agency to end a special hearing on a proposed howitzer testing range in Lewis and send the application to the agency’s board.
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