Trailblazing Triumph: Kristy Sprague Sworn In as Essex County’s First Female Judge Amidst Family and Historic Applause
Elizabethtown, NY — Surrounded by family and tradition, Kristy Sprague made history on Monday by becoming the first female county judge in Essex County, a judicial seat forged in 1799. Sworn in before a full house at the historic county courthouse, Sprague’s commitment to perseverance shone as she recited the oath of office, administered by state Supreme Court Judge Allison M. McGahey. Defying early doubts about her capabilities, the 52-year-old Sprague, hailing from Moriah, stood proudly as a testament to ambition and resilience. In an echoing response to a guidance counselor who once doubted her … Read more