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Timber harvest to begin at national forest

Feb 01, 2023 at 11:02 pm by Observer-Review

Timber harvest to begin at national forest ADVERTISEMENT Timber harvest to begin at national forest HECTOR--It's harvest season at the Finger Lakes National Forest. W.... Read More

Ice bar returns to the Harbor Hotel this week

Jan 25, 2023 at 07:29 am by Observer-Review

Ice bar returns to the Harbor Hotel this week ADVERTISEMENT Ice bar returns to the Harbor Hotel this week WATKINS GLEN--Although the thermometer may be reading icy co.... Read More

Schuyler to receive up to $116K from drug distributor

Jan 25, 2023 at 07:29 am by Observer-Review

Schuyler to receive up to $116K from drug distributor ADVERTISEMENT Schuyler to receive up to $116K from drug distributor WATKINS GLEN--A major drug distributor and i.... Read More

Changes ahead for Watkins Sporting Goods

Jan 25, 2023 at 07:29 am by Observer-Review

Changes ahead for Watkins Sporting Goods ADVERTISEMENT Changes ahead for Watkins Sporting Goods The office of Bill Phoenix at Watkins Sporting Goods does not look as.... Read More

Yates clerk will retire at year-end

Jan 25, 2023 at 07:29 am by Observer-Review

Yates clerk will retire at year-end ADVERTISEMENT Yates clerk will retire at year-end YATES COUNTY--Twenty-year Yates County employee and most recently clerk, Lois Hal.... Read More