At Oneonta’s First Night, Greg Lee and other members of his Cosmic Karma Fire troupe, left, spin flames for onlookers outside Foothills’ Atrium. At right, the Elite Dance Company’s Dejalei Champen and Emily Kane hoist Lillian Stalter up in the air.
The state senator’s wife, Cindy, holds the Bible for the 17th time as James L. Seward, R-Milford, surrounded by his family took the oath of office from County Judge Brian Burns, right, Tuesday, Jan. 1, in the Foothills Atrium. Others from left, are son Ryan and his wife, Kelly Ann; daughter Lauren, and granddaughters Vivian and Nora
With his namesake father by his side, county Sheriff Richard J. Devlin Jr. takes the oath from county Judge John Lambert, who was also sworn in for a second 10-year term.
County Coroner David Delker, the Edmeston funeral director, kisses wife Karen after being sworn in for the first time.
Otsego county’s new assemblyman, John Salka, R-Brookfield, recites the pledge.
Assemblyman Chris Tague, who represents the county’s four easternmost towns, acknowledges applause.
Rod Roberts, above, swings Cuca, his wife of 36 years, around the dance floor to “What a Wonderful World.” At right, tiger-faced Leah Puylara and Owen Meade, and his Aunt Lisa Foster, all from Milford, pause for a souvenir photo.
OPENING RECEPTION—5-6:30 p.m. “Oneonta’s Other Railroad: The Untold Story of the Ulster and Delaware.” Free and open to the public. Light refreshments served. Exhibit on view through May. Oneonta History Center, 183 Main Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-0960 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1489791729814541&set=a.642584304535292…
CONCERT—3 p.m. “Winter 2026 Pops Concert.” Presented by the Catskill Valley Wind Ensemble. Featuring music from “Frozen,” “Lord of the Rings,” James Bond movies and more. Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. (607) 435-1672 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1172154061572846&set=a.385705693551024…
January 24, 2026
PUTTING THE COMMUNITY BACK INTO THE NEWSPAPER
For a limited time, new annual subscriptions to the hard copy of “The Freeman’s Journal” or “Hometown Oneonta” (which also includes unlimited access to AllOtsego.com), or digital-only access to AllOtsego.com, can also give back to one of their favorite Otsego County charitable organizations.
$5.00 of your subscription will be donated to the nonprofit of your choice: Friends of the Feral-TNR, Super Heroes Humane Society, or Susquehanna Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
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