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Port Leyden News: Port Leyden’s Overseas Teachers - Part I
There are at least two teachers from Port Leyden that have had the unique experience of teaching in countries other than our own. more
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Lee Center News: June 22 to 28
Weather always comes first. We have had several days of very nice weather, but as I was writing this on Wednesday, the last weather report I heard was thunder showers after midnight... more
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Boonville News: June 22 to 28
Greetings from Florida … I am here in Florida, pet sitting for my high school friend, Felicia (Schleicher) Birgenheier, formerly of Boonville. more
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Western News: June 22 to 28
The Town of Western Library trustees cordially invite you and your family to attend the library open house starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 9. more
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West Leyden News: June 22 to 28
St. Mary’s Nativity Church still has a metal dumpster behind the church. Please remember, no refrigerators, freezers, microwaves or air conditioners.  more
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Talcottville News: June 22 to 28
Fred and Elaine Kline, members of the Young at Heart seniors group, celebrated their wedding anniversary on June 19... more
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PATRIOT’S PEN YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS — Each year, nearly 68,800 students in grades 6-8 enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest for a chance to win their share of more than $1.4 million in state and national awards. The essay contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300- to 400-word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief. Pictured from left are: Kimberly Allen, Adirondack Central School ELA teacher; Robert Taylor, third-place Patriot’s Pen essay contest winner; Kaylee Halkovitch, first-place winner; Isabella Barnhart, third-place winner; and Kent Martin, VFW Post 5538 scholarship chairperson.
Local VFW Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest winners announced
Each year, nearly 68,800 students in grades 6-8 enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest for a chance to win their share of more than $1.4 million in state and national … more
Federal and New York State lawmakers are joining the growing number of supporters in Lewis County who are endorsing Judge Dan King for reelection as Lewis County Court Judge.
Federal, state lawmakers endorse Judge Dan King
Federal and state lawmakers are joining the growing number of supporters in Lewis County who are endorsing Judge Dan King for reelection as Lewis County Court Judge. more
St. Croix on Lasell University dean’s list
Caroline St. Croix of Lowville was named to the Lasell University dean’s list for her academic performance in the spring 2022 semester. more
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COLUMN: All Aboard
“Well gee, there for a minute I had her running pretty good!” On the Pennsylvania Railroad - This area railroad writer simply ran out of time to write another story on the Pennsylvania Railroad … more
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THOSE WERE THE DAYS – A photo of a school in West Leyden, NY, from days gone by. The image used here is from the collections of Mary and the late Larry Myers, as well as the Lewis County Historical Society, the Lyons Falls History Association, and from kind donors who wish to remain anonymous. The images are part of a continuing series printed each week in the Boonville Herald.
Bygone Years — Week of Wednesday, June 22 to Tuesday, June 28
Local history highlights through the years ... more
FLAG RETIREMENT — The Holland Patent Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a flag retirement ceremony on Saturday at the Leon H. Roberts American Legion Post 161. Above, Anne Edwards, a HPDAR member and past chapter regent, prepares flags for the ceremony. Also helping to prepare the flags for retirement and joining in the ceremony were Children of the American Revolution, NYDAR District V Director Mary Cardinale, Fort Stanwix DAR Chapter Regent Erin Gurdak, Astenrogen DAR Chapter Regent-Elect Naomi Starsiak, and Skenandoah DAR Chapter Regent Sue Bowley, as well as members of Roberts Post, the Roberts Post Auxiliary, and community members. More than 1,000 flags were retired.
SNAPSHOT: Holland Patent DAR hosted a flag retirement ceremony
The Holland Patent Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a flag retirement ceremony on Saturday at the Leon H. Roberts American Legion Post 161. more
Elliot Boyce, center, a member of the Rome Free Academy Class of 1984 and director of the New York State Police Employee Assistance Program, poses with local seniors, honored by the Rome Branch of the NAACP during an awards ceremony last week. Each student was given a membership to the NAACP.
Several local seniors receive scholarships at NAACP High School Senior Recognition Night
The Rome Branch of the NAACP Rome Branch held its annual High School Senior Recognition Night last week with 60 individuals attending. more
Amanda Straney and Bill Fahy
Music from the Civil War era at historical society
Amanda Straney and Bill Fahy will perform their “Soldier’s Joy” music program, showcasing music from the Civil War era, at the Rome Historical Society. more
This year’s World Refugee Day celebration will take place Saturday, June 18, at Hanna Park in Utica.
World Refugee Day celebration June 18 in Utica
The Center (formerly the Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees) invites the community to celebrate World Refugee Day from noon to 4 p.m. more
Joe Kelly
KELLY'S KORNER: Things you can learn from watching the movie credits
Interesting things can be learned from movie credits: locations where the movie was filmed, for example, singers of songs in the movie, the names of lesser known actors and many other things. more
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Holt is 1-year-old and was found as a stray. He is friendly and he likes cats and other dogs. To adopt Holt, visit the Herkimer County Humane Society at 514 State Route 5S in Mohawk, or call 315-866-3255.
Pick a Pet: These furry friends are looking for a home
These furry friends are currently seeking a new home. Visit them at local animal shelters. more
John David Fay
ROUNDING THIRD: If the flag could speak
Flag Day is upon us and I’m sure it will bring out the protesters and those who try to separate symbols from reality. more
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A group having fun at the 2021 Copper City Collective Juneteenth Celebration.
Events to celebrate and commemorate Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a day to celebrate the end of slavery in the United States. more
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