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.
MARGARITA MONDAY—5 p.m. to close. Bar menu available. Fees apply. Open to the public. Held each Monday. American Legion Post 259, 279 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-0494 or https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122219652680460363&set=a.122095360988460363…
HALLOWEEN—6 p.m. “Monsters Are Real: Mothman, Werewolves, the Chupacabra and Other Phantom Creatures!” Presented by cryptozoologist Ken Gerhard. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or https://hmloneonta.org/adult-programs/…
Robert James Wells passed away October 18, 2026 at his home. He was born January 8, 1953 in Oneonta, the son of John H. Wells Sr. and Adelaide (Escher) Wells. Bobby attended Valley View Elementary School, Bugbee School and graduated from Oneonta High School, Class of 1972.…
October 20, 2026
PUTTING THE COMMUNITY BACK INTO THE NEWSPAPER
For a limited time, subscribers to AllOtsego.com pay a reduced rate ($25.00 for one year) and can choose to have $5.00 of the subscription fee donated toward refurbishment of Otsego County’s Civil War Memorial.
