Hi Harrisville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Harrisville’s ambulance coverage is suddenly under intense county scrutiny
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
- Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lewis Co. Search & Rescue medical director's letter describes ‘serious lapses' in providing care (wwnytv.com) — Emergency medical coverage for Harrisville is under scrutiny as Lewis County Search and Rescue’s medical director threatens to resign over what he calls serious lapses in care and 911 response. County leaders, including Harrisville’s legislator, question current leadership while debating whether county control or nearby Natural Bridge EMS can better serve local patients.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday August 6
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The Creative Readers Technology Club →
Hepburn Library, 205 Main St, Edwards
3:15 pm
Saturday August 8
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Chase Matthew and Tyler Braden →
Gouverneur Agricultural 7, 85 E Barney St, Gouverneur
7:00 pm
Wednesday August 12
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Pokemon Card Swap & Trivia →
Gouverneur Public Library, 60 Church St, Gouverneur
4:30 pm
Friday August 14
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Friday Skate Night →
Lazy River Playground and Retreat Center, LLC, 456 Lazy River Rd, Hermon
5:00 pm
Monday August 17
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LEGOs at the Library →
Gouverneur Public Library, 60 Church St, Gouverneur
4:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
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Story Time at your Library →
Gouverneur Public Library, 60 Church St, Gouverneur
11:30 am
Tuesday September 8
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Lisbon Central Girls Varsity Soccer @ Harrisville →
Harrisville High School, 14371 Pirate Ln, Harrisville
4:30 pm
Thursday September 17
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Morristown Central Boys Varsity Soccer @ Harrisville →
Harrisville High School, 14371 Pirate Ln, Harrisville
4:30 pm
Saturday October 3
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Fall Workday →
Baker Woods Preserve, 4114 Factory Rd, Natural Bridge
9:30 am
Monday October 5
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Makerspace Mondays at the Library →
Gouverneur Public Library, 60 Church St, Gouverneur
10:30 am
Friday October 23
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The Final Friday Skate Night of 2026 – Halloween Costume Contest →
Lazy River Playground and Retreat Center, LLC, 456 Lazy River Rd, Hermon
5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Gouverneur. Apply here.
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Kinney Drugs posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Gouverneur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harrisville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Carthage
- Gray commends community for speaking out at North Star hearings (nny360.com)
- Watertown high-intensity dancers take top prize at national competition (nny360.com)
Philadelphia
- A Migrant Nation / Una nación migrante (thelatinonewsletter.org)
- Eclipse, meteor shower and planet parade: Guide to the August 12 astronomical trifecta (fox5ny.com)
- Underrated Eagles player left New York behind and found himself again: ‘I'm still that guy' (pennlive.com)
Ok Harrisville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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