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International Event ‘The Big Draw’ Makes Its Mark Locally

“It was an honor to participate, especially in a locale so close to home,” said Colin Weeks, who took part in the drawing marathon. “Jonathan Pincus, Marc-Anthony Polizzi and Angelica Palmer deserve much credit, not just for securing such generous funding to make this happen, but also for proving that small, rural areas can do and have thriving vibrant communities of artists and creatives.”…
November 10, 2025
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Glimmerglass Park, Hyde Hall Site of Bicentennial Bridge Event

Also under the white tent were the six notable covered bridge societies, hailing from Indiana, Ohio, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Vermont and, of course, New York. Andy Rebman, president of the Indiana Covered Bridge Society, shared that this occasion marked the first time in 20 years that all six presidents of each covered bridge society were present at the same place.…
October 16, 2025
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Our Otsego: Central Scenery and Southwestern Wonders

With the heights of eastern Otsego County behind us, Maria Griswold and I set our sights westward toward the many state forests of the central and southwestern regions of the county. This is part three of “Our Otsego,” a four-part series covering every nook and cranny of state and Department of Environmental Conservation-regulated wilderness in Otsego County.…
September 4, 2025
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Our Otsego: Exploring Southern Slopes and Silky Shores

As we saw in the first installment of this four-part exploration of the state parks, forests, and waterway accesses that Otsego County has to offer [https://www.allotsego.com/towering-trees-and-vast-valleys-the-beauty-of-eastern-otsego/], the eastern bounds of the county also feature plentiful natural views and vistas. The state-preserved wilderness in the county is the cherry on top of the beauty and recreational opportunities “our Otsego” has at its disposal.…
August 14, 2025
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Sixth Ward Shindig Revived

The overwhelming enthusiasm for this event was rooted in decades of pent-up nostalgia and a desire for communal connection. Cousins Becky Thomas and Frank Russo, two of the organizers of this year’s event, were just children when their fathers began to plan what ended up becoming a staple of the Sixth Ward each year.…
August 7, 2025
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PUTTING THE COMMUNITY BACK INTO THE NEWSPAPER

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