DEC to Announce State Record Brook Trout Catch in Lewis County
Benjamin Ferguson caught a 6-pound 3-ounce Brook Trout in the Adirondacks, which is expected to be announced as the new New York State record by the DEC soon.
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"Fatal Fire Links: Tragedy Strikes Lewis County and Kanawha County"
A fire in Ireland, Lewis County has resulted in multiple fatalities, with investigators from the Office of the State Fire Marshal looking into a possible connection to a death in Kanawha County. The incident is currently being overseen by the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, and more details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
Tragic Snowmobile Fatality Claims Massachusetts Man in Lewis County
Richard M. Mangiardi Jr., 33, from Pittsfield, Massachusetts, died in a snowmobile crash after failing to negotiate a curve and striking a tree near Culpepper Road in the town of Montague. He suffered a traumatic head injury and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
CWD Detected in Tennessee Deer Harvest
A deer harvested in Lewis County, Tennessee, has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), prompting changes to feeding and carcass transportation regulations. The positive test result is the first in Lewis County. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will increase testing and surveillance efforts in the area to monitor the disease. Hunters are encouraged to participate in CWD testing through participating taxidermists and meat processors or by using drop-off freezers. Feeding and carcass transportation restrictions have been implemented to prevent the spread of CWD.
Farm Stand Theft Spotted on Camera
Several farm stands in Lewis County, New York, have been targeted by thieves, with one stand losing nearly $500 worth of produce. The thefts were caught on surveillance cameras, and the unidentified woman responsible made off with a car full of goods. The stands operate on an honor system, and the owners plan to increase security measures in response to the incidents. The sheriff's office is investigating the thefts, but the vendors remain hopeful and trust in their customers.