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Otsego County Park hosted its annual “Pumpkin Scramble” with over 300 pumpkins being rounded up by just as many kids and adults. This as part of the County Parks two extremely popular Halloween weekends. Otsego County Sheriff’s Office Annual Golf Outing was a big hit with teams representing several departments. The event is designed to promote camaraderie and a little fun away from the demands of the day-to-day mission. Big thanks goes to Jenna Backlund with the Sheriff’s Office for putting it together. Some Teams pictured above are Corrections Officers and our County Administration! I was pleased to present the state of the county at the Chamber of Commerce “State of the Community” event. Speakers included the heads of the Tourism Bureau, City Police and the High School in addition to representatives from the Hospital, Housing Coalition, Gaylord Chamber of Commerce and of course Otsego County Government! I talked about the successes our team and our nine Commissioners have had in addition to future plans and projects. Groen Nature Preserve: Celebrating that Fall has arrived. The Preserve was amazing in peak color conditions with over 100 people a day showing up to enjoy and take pictures as they walk and hike the many trails. The Corn Maze and Apple Cider Press demonstration which made 30 gallons of apple cider that was handed out to the public that attended. They also had a free pumpkin carving contest which led to three kids receiving prizes. Approximately 130 people came out to the event. The preserve is set to break last years attendance records as it nears 9,000 visitors by years end. Pic (L to R) Preserve Director Roger Latuszek & 8-Year-old future Commissioner Jasmine Wingo Sheriff’s Deputy’s Sterly (left) and Kates (right) protect and serve all that live in Otsego County! This even includes a runaway horse and an injured eagle. 3rd Qtr. 2024 Otsego County, Gaylord Regional Airport cut the ribbon on the new resurfaced runway which will last us the next 25 years. This $6.1 Million-dollar project was paid for with 90% Federal, FAA funding and 5% from both the State and the County. Airport Director Shari Rivest (center) welcomed the FAA’s John Mayfield, (left) and the new Director MDOT Aeronautics Bryan Budds (right)