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Ruffles Sworn In

As County Treasurer

With his wife Amy, and his two children Mia, 9, and Cooper, 4, by his side, Allen Ruffles takes the oath of office on this morning, marking the beginning of his tenure as Otsego County treasurer. Ruffles is succeeding Dan Crowell, who opted to step down at the end of 2017. (Parker Fish/AllOTSEGO.com)

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