Last Updated: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 11:07:03 AM
Attention local photographers – the Fourth Annual Tug Hill Calendar Photo Contest is back and we’re once again looking for great photos taken anywhere within the Tug Hill region. This is your chance to be a part of the only Tug Hill Calendar! Photos received will be judged and the winning photo will be featured as the cover of the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust 2013 Calendar. The other top selected photos will be featured as months and smaller photos within the calendar.
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Last Updated: Monday, February 20, 2012 5:21:05 PM
If you are looking for information about the Town or your family, Loretta Alexander, Town Historian, and I are going to have an office at the Martinsburg Historic Town Hall. Beginning in March every Thursday from 1-4pm we will be available to assist you in your search.
You can bring in family information.
If we find interested people we may do some exploring around the Township, such as cemetery hopping or looking for old family homesteads.
For more information call Sue at 315-376-5078.
Last Updated: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 4:28:57 PM
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25 at 7:30PM
Tickets $18 advance $20 at the Door
Marc Black is one of those rare songwriters who can express humor, social awareness and tenderness side by side in his songs. Sometimes in the same song.
Marc's an acoustic, finger style guitar player and has been playing the same Guild D40 guitar since he bought it new in 1968! It's well worn and full of tunes, anecdotes and tall tales. Marc and his Guild can channel Mississippi John Hurt as well as Tim Hardin. His show is an ...
Last Updated: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 3:22:09 PM
The commission is once again seeking nominations for Tug Hill Sages. A “Sage” is an individual who has been a part of Tug Hill life and traditions for all or most of his/her life, who has deep knowledge of Tug Hill’s heritage and environment, and who has had life-long involvement with the Tug Hill region. This distinguished title has gone to 26 individuals over the life of the commission. Recipients of the award include: John Constable, Truman Greene, Hu ...
Last Updated: Friday, February 10, 2012 3:29:08 PM
Although snow has been scarce this winter, we’re hoping there will be enough for our final snowshoe field trip of the year – to be held next Saturday, February 18, 2012. So bring your friends and family and join Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust for an adventurous and educational trek next Saturday in the Osceola area.
This trek will be moderately difficult and free and open to the public. It will be between two and three miles of sloping terrain, hills and even crossing beaver flows! Tu ...
Last Updated: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 6:30:15 AM
The Adirondack Community Chorus, under the direction of Peg Nuspliger is rehearsing for their March 4, 2012 concert – “100 Years of Broadway”. The group is accompanied by Sylvia Fici on the piano and Theatrical direction by Michael Ferris. The concert will be at 2:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church, James St., Boonville.
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 7:17:09 AM
The Lewis County Historical Society is hosting the 3rd concert of the 2012 season featuring Martha Gallagher, the Adirondack Harper. Martha is an entertainer extraordinaire and has delighted audiences with her music and comic wit for over 30 years. Martha's grew up in Watertown and currently lives in the Keene area, her new CD, The Water Is Wide, is dedicated, 100%, to support the Keene Flood Recovery Fund. Come join us for a night of great fun at the Lewis County Histori ...
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 9:08:11 AM
The Lewis County Historical Society is hosting the 2nd concert of the season featuring Todd Hobin and a night of Classic Rock and Roll. Todd toured with the Beach Boys, Allmann Brothers and several others. Todd will be performing at the Lewis County Historical Society Blueroom on Saturday January 28th at 7:30PM.
Tickets are available at the door, $20 or in advance $18 at the LCHS office, Café Z in Lowville or Dr. Guitar in Watertown. Call 376-8957, email LewisCountyHistoricalSociet ...
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 6:17:35 AM
The Boonville Black River Canal Museum Board of Trustees would like to announce that they were the recipients of a grant to insulate the Mercantile Building.
The grant is from The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Inc., the Helen Ney Best Crouse Fund. The grant money was used to insulate the ceiling in the Mercantile Building. The work was done by H & K Insulation, Inc. from Holland Patent, NY.
The work was started in mid-December and was completed by Christ ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 1:10:48 PM
The Lewis County Historical Society is hosting the 1st concert of the season featuring High School Choral Groups from Beaver River, Copenhagen, Lowville and South Lewis High Schools. They will be performing at the Lowville High School Auditorium on Saturday January 14th at 7:30PM.
Tickets are available at the door, $10 for adults and $5 with student ID. Call 376-8957, email LewisCountyHistoricalSociety@Gmail.com, visit WWW.LewisCountyHistory.org or search for us on FaceBook.
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Last Updated: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 3:47:47 PM
The Tug Hill Commission will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Commission Offices in the Dulles State Office Building, 6th Floor Conference Room, in Watertown, NY. Highlights of the meeting will include routine business of the Commission, organizational meeting and schedule for 2012, latest updates of the Regional Economic Development Councils, discussion of the region’s working forest lands and review of major projects and activitie ...
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 4:14:48 PM
TRAINING: Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop for Construction Site Contractor and Operators
WHEN: January 19, 2012, 8:00 am – Noon (Breakfast and Sign in start at 7:30 am)
WHERE: Hilton Garden Inn, Watertown, NY (1290 Arsenal Street, Watertown, New York, 13601)
WHY: Under the SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity, certain contractors (Trained Contractor) and certain Qualified Inspectors are required to complete 4 hours of Department endorsed traini ...
Last Updated: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 10:03:03 AM
Calendars Available to Purchase Now
With over 1,000 photos submitted from more than 100 photographers, the annual Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust Calendar Photo Contest has once again exceeded expectations. In order to create the only Tug Hill Calendar while involving Tug Hill communities throughout the region, Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust held the 3rd Annual Tug Hill Photo Contest. The winning photo is featured as the cover of the 2012 Tug Hill Calendar, and 12 other incredible photos are feature ...
Last Updated: Monday, December 19, 2011 8:37:23 AM
January 7, 1812 the first court trial in the newly built County Court House in Martinsburg, Lewis County, New York was held.
Lewis County was established in 1805 when it separated from Oneida County. County and local business had been conducted in the Chillus Doty’s Tavern (log cabin until the brick building was built, which still stands today on the north end of town) before the building of the Court House.
We have searched and are unable to find the original hearing, BUT th ...
Last Updated: Friday, December 09, 2011 4:14:32 PM
The Tug Hill Commission will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Commission Offices in the Dulles State Office Building, 6th Floor Conference Room, in Watertown, NY. Highlights of the meeting will include routine business of the Commission, latest updates of the Regional Economic Development Councils, discussion of the region’s working forest lands and review of major projects and activities in the region. The public is welcome to att ...
Last Updated: Monday, December 05, 2011 2:00:54 PM
The Harland J. Hennessey V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary # 5538 of Boonville is having their Annual Kids Christmas Party on Dec. 17th from noon - 2 pm. Bring your kids and grand kids to see Santa. Mom, Dad, and Grandparents grab your camera because an adult must attend with the child. Your appreciation in this matter is most appreciated. The Ladies Auxiliary thanks you adults in advance.
Santa will be there to hand out a small gift to the kids. There will be games to play and prizes to win. ...
Last Updated: Monday, November 28, 2011 6:20:30 AM
The First Annual Choreographers Feast of NNY offered an evening of dance delight to benefit the Urban Mission and food pantries of NNY.
Choreographers from Watertown, Syracuse, Rochester, Massena, and surrounding locations brought a variety of dance entertainment to the Dulles State Office Building Stage the evening of November 19th.
397 cans of non-perishable food items were collected and $450.00 was raised for the Urban Mission.
The "Feast" was directed by Bree Shields, instructor at Rhonda ...
Last Updated: Monday, November 28, 2011 6:16:43 AM
The Outreach company and studio members of Rhonda's FooteWorks dance studios in Watertown and Lowville, NY proudly announce that their "A Holiday Surprise" performances the weekend of November 19th and 20th were a huge success!
The dancers held two shows at the Dulles State Office Building to raise funds for two local children with medical needs. Chase Foley, a 2 1/2 month old child from Lewis County who is battling leukemia and Makenzie Clemons, a 14 yr old girl from Jefferson County fac ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 10:30:17 AM
The Adirondack Community Chorus will present its annual Christmas concert entitled “A World of Christmas”, on three separate occasions. The first will be at the Forest Presbyterian Church, Center Street, Lyons Falls on Sunday, December 11th at 6:00 PM. The second performance will be held on Saturday, December 17th at 2:00 PM at the new Arts Center in Old Forge. At this time, the ACC will be joining with the Nicholls Memorial Presbyterian Church Choir, prepared by Ju ...
Last Updated: Monday, November 21, 2011 7:31:37 AM
The Boonville Black River Canal Museum will be hosting their 7th Annual Christmas on the Canal on Saturday, December 3rd from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Museum Complex at 502 Water St., Boonville.
The Hemlock Mercantile will be open for the Christmas Gift Shopper. Books such as the “Black River Canal”, “Around Boonville”, “Forestport Breaks”, “Rome Haul” and a host of other titles along with canal throws, canal memorabilia and canal clothing ...
Last Updated: Friday, November 18, 2011 7:29:43 AM
Major Donald L.X. DePass Jr., Troop “D” Commander today announced that during the Thanksgiving Holiday, the New York State Police will conduct a traffic enforcement campaign called "OPERATION HANG UP", targeting motorists that use their cell phone and other electronic devices while driving.
Cell phone use and texting while driving continue to proliferate despite widespread public concern and acknowledgement that the behaviors are dangerous. They support widespread increased enforcem ...
Last Updated: Thursday, November 10, 2011 7:31:38 AM
The day after Election Day, Judge Charles Merrell, the winner of one of the four Supreme Court seats in the 5th Judicial District that were up for grabs this year, is spending his morning collecting campaign signs. “The signs have served their purpose, now it’s time to start picking them up throughout the district,” said Judge Merrell. The district includes the six counties of Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego.
In January of next year, Judge Merrell will ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 11:49:02 AM
Plans are being made for the 7th Annual Christmas on the Canal at the Boonville Black River Canal Museum on Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. There are a few spots available for any interested crafters. For information please call 392-4639 or 942-5444.
The museum is also looking for a wheelchair that can be used for the walking impaired during tours. If anyone has a wheelchair, in good working order, that they would like to donate, please call 942-4049 ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 11:47:37 AM
The Adirondack Community Chorus directed by Peg Nuspliger is rehearsing for “Home for the Holidays”, presented by the Lewis County Historical Society. The concert will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 7:30 pm at the Lewis County Historical Society, 7552 South State St., Lowville, NY. The chorus is directed by Peg Nuspliger. The concert has free admission but donations will be gratefully accepted.
Last Updated: Thursday, November 10, 2011 11:44:03 AM
Due to last minute schedule changes the New York State Tug Hill Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in Remsen has been cancelled. The Commission's next regularly scheduled meeting is for Wednesday, December 21st in Watertown.
The Tug Hill Commission will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Remsen Depot on Depot Street in Remsen, NY. Highlights of the meeting will include routine business of the Commission, latest ...
