The Moose

01/06/2025

“As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the customer experience, DEC is proud to offer these free examinations online,” said DEC Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the upcoming dates of examinations for individuals seeking select Special Licenses, including guiding, falconry, wildlife rehabilitation and leashed tracking dog. “As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the cu...

01/06/2025

“At some point we have to say, ‘enough is enough.’ When someone is repeatedly convicted of driving under the influence, they need to be permanently removed from our roadways, and a ‘forfeit after four’ policy significantly increases our ability to do just that,” said Mark J.F. Schroeder, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and Chair of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee.

ALBANY, NY- New Yorkers who repeatedly drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol will now permanently lose their driving privileges after four drug- or alcohol-related convictions or incidents, such as failure to submit to a chemical test. This announcement became effective as of January 3...

01/06/2025

“My administration and I have pushed to expand our Direct File program to provide a quick and easy way to file your returns for free – saving hundreds of dollars in tax preparation fees,” she said.

New Yorkers will be able to file their taxes online for free thanks to Direct File expansion, a simple, self-service tool. This development stems from an announcement on Friday via the office of Governor Kathy Hochul. “My administration and I have pushed to expand our Direct File program to pr...

01/06/2025

LOWVILLE- A local resident is facing charges amidst a spree of continually violating court orders of protection over the last few weeks, according to authorities.

LOWVILLE- A local resident is facing charges amidst a spree of continually violating court orders of protection over the last few weeks, according to authorities. As of Monday, January 6, 2025, David A. Gerdon III, 29, of Lowville, NY is formally charged by the Village Police Department with t...

01/06/2025

LOWVILLE- On Monday, January 6, 2025, Lewis County Clerk Jake Moser joined North Country News and discussed the county's new remote pistol amendment, which has been designed to create a more convenient avenue for licensed pistol holders to achieve their coupon for picking up a new firearm from a local dealer.

Be sure to listen to our latest on-air segment with the County Clerk for more:

LOWVILLE- On Monday, January 6, 2025, Lewis County Clerk Jake Moser joined North Country News and discussed the county's new remote pistol amendment, which has been designed to create a more convenient avenue for licensed pistol holders to achieve their coupon for picking up a new firearm from ...

01/06/2025

ONEIDA COUNTY- The National Weather Service says the area of Taberg, NY took home the cake with the highest snowfall measurements in the wake of the latest lake effect blitz throughout most of Oneida County.

How much snow did you measure, if any at all, from over the weekend?

ONEIDA COUNTY- The National Weather Service says the area of Taberg, NY took home the cake with the highest snowfall measurements in the wake of the latest lake effect blitz throughout most of Oneida County. As of midnight Monday, January 6, 2025, a publicly recorded measurement of 67-inches o...

01/06/2025

“Recent precipitation and the vigilance of New Yorkers who heeded calls to conserve water resources have alleviated dry conditions across the state,” said DEC Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar.

All 62 New York Counties have been returned to a normal drought watch status, according to one of the latest DEC announcements. “Recent precipitation and the vigilance of New Yorkers who heeded calls to conserve water resources have alleviated dry conditions across the state,” said DEC Interim.....

01/06/2025

WESTERN- Emergency responders were on the scene of a reported barn roof collapse Sunday late afternoon in Oneida County.

WESTERN- Emergency responders were on the scene of a reported barn roof collapse Sunday late afternoon in Oneida County. According to records and reports from 9-1-1 dispatch, the incident occurred at 7401 Quaker Hill Road shortly after 4:00 p.m. As of this report, details remain very limited ...

01/06/2025

Listen to North Country News: Monday, January 6, 2024.

Flack Broadcasting is home of the Moose and the Blizzard. The Moose is the North Country's own local country music radio station, and The Blizzard delivers the greatest classic rock of the 70's 80's and 90's.

01/06/2025

People please share this and inform everyone..... this is the Town of Ava, these are the roads we plow and maintain with the exception of Rt 26 and Rt 294. If you do not live on a road on this map you DO NOT LIVE IN AVA. You can have an Ava mailing address and not live in Ava. We've been getting a lot of people asking when their road is going to be plowed when asked where they are it ends up they are in the Town of Lee or Town of Western with an Ava mailing address.

01/06/2025

Here are the latest closings and delays for Monday, January 6, 2025.

Closings, Cancellations and Delays as of 6:13 A.M. Adirondack CSD: 2-hour-delay; no morning BOCES. Holland Patent CSD: CLOSED. Remsen CSD: 2-hour-delay; no morning BOCES. Image via Lewis County.gov....

01/05/2025

Here’s the 2025 Breakfast Dates! 🥞

There will be a bake sale at each one for the Constableville Fire Yputh Group to help us keep funding all the kid family fun events.

Plus a 50/50 with a drawing at the end of each breakfast so be sure you get in on each of them.

Mark your calendars! 🗓️
We hope to see so many of you once again this year! Invite your friends and neighbors and come enjoy breakfast with us.
Please Share and help us spread the breakfast details.

01/05/2025

The Travel Advisory for Lewis County Remains in effect.

01/05/2025

01/04/2025

This includes any community events/organizations practicing on campus.

Stay home and stay safe!

01/03/2025

LOWVILLE- A Travel Advisory has been issued for all of Lewis County as of Friday, January 3, 2025, until further notice, according to the Sheriff's office.

Sheriff Mike Carpinelli warns of areas of poor visibility and hazardous road conditions.

Take extra time to reach your destinations and use caution while driving.

LOWVILLE- A Travel Advisory has been issued for all of Lewis County as of Friday, January 3, 2025, until further notice, according to the Sheriff's office. Sheriff Mike Carpinelli warns of areas of poor visibility and hazardous road conditions. Take extra time to reach your destinations and u...