Patriotic boaters wave flags during the annual Norwood Lake flotilla event held over the Independence Day holiday. Photo submitted by Michelle Garrow.

The band 'Another Roadside Attraction' played at the Norwood Beach on July 2 for the community’s 150th celebration. Photo submitted by Michelle Garrow.

Best friends Lilly Mae and Owen Spies celebrate Independence Day on July 4 in Norwood. Photo submitted by David Flint.

Dozens of floats, fire department vehicles, organizations and businesses all joined together Monday to celebrate both Independence Day and the Village of Norwood’s 150th anniversary. Above, Dahlia …

Dozens of floats, fire department vehicles, organizations and businesses all joined together Monday to celebrate both Independence Day and the Village of Norwood’s 150th anniversary. Above, …

Fireworks light up the sky Sunday night over Norwood Lake during the July 4 celebration. To see more photos from the celebration in Norwood, see story here . Photo submitted by Alisha LaFay.

The Village of Norwood celebrated its 150th anniversary this weekend. Here, Norwood’s annual Fourth of July parade starts with the carrying of the U.S. flag by military personnel. NCNow photo

Two-year old Jovie Wolfe of Norfolk reels in a fish with her dad. Photo submitted by her mom, Hanna Wolfe.

Edwards Knox school resource officer Deputy Zachary Montroy (with AR-15 training rifle) leads another law enforcement officer through the halls of the school during an active shooter training …

Norwood American Legion Post 68, 10 Maple S., installed newly elected officers on July 11. Standing, from the left, are Sgt. at Arms Chris Sherman, Chaplain Francis Sharlow, Treasurer Kevin Enslow, …

A local church congregation was recently left picking up the pieces after vandals rampaged through their historic church. About $10,000 in damage was dealt at the Dailey Ridge First Presbyterian …

Norwood American Legion Auxiliary member Cindy Lytle won a 65-inch color TV raffled by the Sons of the Legion.  Pictured with Cindy is Sons of the Legion 1st Vice Chris Burnham. Photo Submitted …

St. Joseph’s Academy, Class of 1950 from Brasher Falls, recently celebrated their 72nd high school reunion in retirement in Florida. From the left are classmates Harry Cummings, Betty LaClair and …

The Norwood American Legion held a flag burning ceremony on Tuesday, June 14 for Flag Day at the Post located at 10 Maple Street. Tattered, faded, worn and unserviceable flags were burned following a …

Norfolk Police are investigating a fire at a Raymondville Playground that occurred Tuesday. See Story. Photo courtesy of Facebook.

Branche Andrasik has a blast recently playing at Norwood Beach. Photo submitted by Joe Andrasik.

Author William D. Larue visited Norwood Public Library's True Book Club on Tuesday, June 7. Larue is the author of A Stranger Killed Katy. Pictured with the author is Mary Jane Williams, Potsdam. …

Rotarians and friends from Potsdam, Canton, Massena and Watertown Noon recently held a workday at Dodge Pond. They continued work on a trail that connects the main lodge with another portion of the …

Norwood-Norfolk High School students Thomas Burkum, trombonist, Sara Miller, trumpeter, and Macolm Richards, drummer on right, play with Phoenix Jazz Collective drummer Larry Baycura and saxophonist …

An ominous red sky was photographed recently by Lori Tremblay of Lawrenceville.