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.
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FUNDRAISER—5-7 p.m. Spaghetti Benefit Dinner. In memory of Chester “Chet” DeCarr to support wife Regi during this difficult time. Dinner by donation. Dine in or take out. American Legion Riders Post 259, 279 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-0494 or https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1360643772864490&set=a.499999285595614…
POETRY—5 p.m. “Village Verses: Bridging Generations with Poetry.” Focus on poems for children and adults to share. All welcome. Cooperstown Elementary School Library, 21 Walnut Street, Cooperstown. aviva330@gmail.com…
August 10, 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.
