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The Partial Observer: Who Knew?

In the fall of 2023, at a house sale in Otsego County in the Town of New Lisbon, there appeared a large blanket box in an old olive green color. The blanket box was made of large, 20-inch wide boards, dovetailed in the corners and extremely light in weight. The hinges were longer than typical of the common dove tailed type, and hand forged.…
June 12, 2025
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Otsego Outdoors Announces Its Winter Octet Challenge

“The Winter Octet Challenges are our most popular,” said Peg Odell, program and communications manager of Otsego 2000. “Some people love the snow and year-round recreation. And for others, when cabin fever hits, they are looking for something to do and get some exercise and fresh air. People tell us the Otsego Octet Challenges are a great motivator.”…
January 2, 2025
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Led by BVA, Alternatives Sought for Banking in Morris Area

The Butternut Valley Alliance, a local non-profit organization the mission of which is to encourage the Butternut Creek watershed to become a better place to live, work, and play, quickly organized a counter offensive, calling a public meeting on November 20 to identify the greatest concerns to the community. From that meeting, a volunteer working group, “Save Our Bank,” was established and began immediately exploring possibilities for maintaining some form of banking in Morris. Its criteria were:…
February 1, 2024
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Ribbon Cutting Thursday, Followed by Open House Saturday

“The town has needed a new garage for a long time,” said Town Highway Superintendent Don Smith. “The guys and I can’t wait to get into this new building, where we’ll have adequate space for storing and servicing our trucks and equipment comfortably and, most importantly, safely,” he added.…
December 14, 2023
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Lentz: Benton Will Serve Well

Letter from Edward Lentz Benton Will Serve Well I’m wholeheartedly supporting MacGuire Benton to be our next Otsego County clerk. Mr. Benton has a solid record of public service and both government and business experience. Coupled with his common sense, sound judgment and amiable but serious nature, his experience makes him the right candidate for this position. Otsego County will be well served when he is elected. Edward LentzTown of New Lisbon SupervisorNew Lisbon…
October 12, 2023

PUTTING THE COMMUNITY BACK INTO THE NEWSPAPER

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