Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer. This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. Did you know that over 13,000 years ago, what we call Madison County today, was covered by a glacier at the end of the ice age? At that time there were people here, but what was their life like? That is what a group of archeologists and historians have been unearthing for the past decade....

Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer. This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. Put on your running shoes for a good cause this Fall. The Annual Burn Run (5k & 10k run, 5k walk, and Kids Run) race is coming this year to Canastota, NY. John Minnick, the Burn Run Race Director talks about what we can expect and the great foundation that the race supports, the Burn ...

Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer. This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. Fall is coming and that means so is Craft Days! The Madison County Historical Society's 62nd Annual Craft Festival will take place September 12 & 13, 2026. For just $8 you can attend both days of the event on Cottage Lawn in Oneida. MCHS Director Jennifer Nellis and MCHS Board S...

Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer. This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. In this episode we sit down with Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz and the newly appointed Museum and Communications Manager of the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum Johnathen Rockwell. This October you are invited to trace the footsteps of 104 abolitionists who traveled from Cana...

Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer. This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. In this episode we sit down with Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz and talk about Madison County's impact on history. Madison County was not established until 1806. This small rural community has had a lasting and major impact on the shaping of our Country. Take a trip through h...

Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer. This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. A huge shout out to Madison County Public Health (MCPH) which was recently awarded national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). MCPH is a team of 40 staff members who carry out about 30 programs that span health promotion, disease control and prevention, environm...

Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer. This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. As spring comes to Central New York, Madison County comes to life. Madison County Historian Matt Urtz joins us in the Milk House as we sit down with with Allison Lehr, Museum Manager at All Things Oz Museum and Paul Nasca, Historic Site Manager at Lorenzo State Historic Site. We chat abou...

Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer. This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. Madison County welcomed three new Town Supervisors to the horseshoe this year. On this episode of the Milk House, we sit down with Town of Lebanon Supervisor Adam Carvell. He may be new to the horseshoe, but he is not new to service. Before becoming the Town Supervisor he served 8 y...

Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer. This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. The Ground Hog says there is still more winter ahead of us. Here in Central New York we have had our fair share of winter. Thank you to our wonderful highway crews (County, Town, and State) who have been out around the clock for months clearing the roads and keeping us safe. On thi...

Welcome to the Madison County Milk House, hosted by Samantha Field the Madison County Public Information Officer. This is where we talk about the big topics both North and South of Rt. 20. Happy New Year! Madison County has an exciting year ahead. To kickoff the year the Milk House welcomes newly elected District Attorney Robert Mascari to pull up a milk can. Tune in to hear more about the District Attorney's Office and District Attorney Mascari's goals and lessons le...