From the lake-effect snow country of Tug Hill to the dairy farms and Black River valleys around Lowville, Lewis County is the North Country’s quiet, hardy heart. Whether you are a lifelong resident, a snowmobiler chasing powder, or a visitor discovering small-town festivals and Adirondack foothills, this independent directory connects you with local resources, hidden gems, and essential community updates.
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Local Pulse
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Weekend Roundup: October 16–18
Northern New York events this weekend, October 16–18: Preacher Lawson and Artrageous in Clayton, Pumpkinpalooza in Massena, craft shows, concerts and more.
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Lewis County Measles Cases Reach 15
Lewis County’s measles total has risen to 15 confirmed cases, according to the county Public Health Department’s case chart, updated Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 10:00 a.m. That is two more than the county’s previous count — and all 15 cases are in unvaccinated residents. The county stopped issuing an announcement for each new case on…
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Muzzleloader Deer Season Opens Saturday: 5 Things Northern NY Hunters Should Know
Bow season gets company Saturday: New York’s Northern Zone early muzzleloader deer season opens October 17 — overlapping the final week of bow season — and runs through Friday, October 23. If you’re heading out, here’s the short version of what matters this week. 1. The dates — and how it differs from the regular…
Outdoors & Recreation
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Muzzleloader Deer Season Opens Saturday: 5 Things Northern NY Hunters Should Know
Bow season gets company Saturday: New York’s Northern Zone early muzzleloader deer season opens October 17 — overlapping the final week of bow season — and runs through Friday, October 23. If you’re heading out, here’s the short version of what matters this week. 1. The dates — and how it differs from the regular…
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Big Game Season Opens Oct. 24 in the North Country
New York’s Northern Zone regular firearms season for deer and bear opens October 24. Season dates, 2026 rule changes, Fort Drum training-area access, and what last season’s harvest numbers say about Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties.
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2026 Northern Zone Bow Season: Dates & Rules for NNY Hunters
If you’ve been watching the calendar, the wait is just about over. Archery season for deer opens Sunday, September 27 across the Northern Zone — which includes all of Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties — and runs through Friday, October 23. That’s nearly a full month of early-season hunting before the firearms seasons start…