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John Carney is just one of the veterans being honored via the Hometown Heroes banner program. (Photo by Monica Calzolari)

Banners Honoring 120 Vets Hang Throughout Oneonta City, Town

By MONICA CALZOLARIONEONTA

The Greater Oneonta Historical Society teamed up with the City of Oneonta and launched a Hometown Heroes program in 2023. Participation grew from 96 families honoring a veteran with an outdoor custom banner in year one to 120 families in 2024.

GOHS Executive Director Marcela Micucci said, “This year, we expanded the program and added the Town of Oneonta.”

Each banner includes a photo of the veteran, their name and branch of service, time served and any medals received. The banners were hung before Memorial Day and stay up until Veterans Day. They line Main Street, River Street, and Chestnut Street in both the city and town of Oneonta, and Oneida Street.

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