There have been many changes on the Wayne County Board of Supervisors, with some town leaders deciding to retire this past election cycle. One new face is Dawn Pisciotti, who
MARTINSBURG — An offer by renewable energy giant Avangrid to pave a seasonal road that is considered one of the most important and frequently used snowmobile trails on Tug Hill
An inaugural event that promises to be âEpicâ will take advantage of miles and miles of gravel roads in sections of three counties when theyâll be traversed by bicycles.
Tug Hill Epic, on Saturday, July 17, is the longest distance in the Gravel Grinder Bicycle Ride. The Epic is 106 miles. Other options are 75, 40 and 15 miles as courses pass through sections of Lewis, Jefferson and Oswego counties.
The event is hosted by Black River Adventurersâ Shop, 129 Mill St., Watertown. Shop owner Todd Phelps, who plotted out the courses, originally scheduled Gravel Grinder for last year, but postponed it because of the pandemic.
By belonging to an ATV club with an active Lewis County Trail Agreement, participants are eligible for a $20 season permit discount. In addition, club membership provides fellowship and organized events in which to participate.
A permit is required to ride off highway vehicles dirt bikes, ATVs and side-by-sides up to 2,000 pounds on Lewis County trails. Complete information is available online at https://www.lewiscounty.org/ohv-permit-disclaimer.
The annual Lewis County OHV â off highway vehicle â permit is $65 for the first OHV, with a $20 discount with membership in a local OHV Club with an active Trail Agreement Club membership.
Any additional OHV permits registered to the same household are $20 per OHV. Copies of insurance must be uploaded to prove same address. Visit https://form.jotform.com/210734116434144 to obtain a permit.