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Connie Herzig, chair of Hill City Celebrations, presents the first place prize winnings to John Brooks at Brooks’ House of BBQ. (Photo provided)

Chickens, Roller Skate Take Top Festival Honors

ONEONTA—Hill City Celebrations has announced the winners of the 2024 Festival of Lights. The three organizations that claimed first, second, and third place in the festival—voted on by Hill City Celebrations board members—were recently recognized by board officials with prize earnings. Each winning organization was gifted with a monetary prize, and Hill City Celebrations matched an equal amount of money for winners to donate to a charity of their choice, officials said.

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