Independence River News Today

Last sunset after 8 pm for the year. High peaks windchills near freezing on Saturday. Muddy trail advisory is still in effect.

LOWVILLE — After a tornado that hit the towns of Turin and Lewis on Monday night and flooding in towns from Croghan to Watson, Lewis County has declared a state

LOWVILLE — Four town and five county bridges in Lewis County are in various phases of the multi-year repair or replacement process — from design and construction funding to moving

High Peaks draped in clouds and a dusting of fresh spring snow. Photo of the Day archive: Sue Cameron, Lake Placid NY. Apr 30, 2021 — Expect to encounter a little rain, and even some mixed-precipitation and the possibility of a little snow at the higher elevations. Tomorrow looks to be chilly, and blustery. Expect to encounter blowdown and keep an eye on the weather forecast.  Muddy conditions continue, especially in the Central Adirondacks including the High Peaks. The DEC mud season advis...

Glenfield- George Richard Cataldo, 90, formerly of Pine Grove Road and husband of Theresa, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Folts Rehabilitation Center and Nursing Facility, Herkimer. Prior to that George and Theresa had resided at Folts Brook Assisted Living, also in Herkimer, since 2018. George Richard Cataldo was born at home on Franklin Street in Lyons Falls, NY to Angeline Bougeois and John Cataldo on June 19,1930. He went to Lyons Falls Elementary and High Schools and graduated...