Thirty years ago — 1994 Dr. John Joy of Fredonia has begun a personal mission to honor the extraordinary life and career of George Abbott, who was born in Forestville. Mr. Abbott recently celebrated his 107th birthday by supervising a new revival of his 1955 Broadway success, “Damn ...

Thirty years ago — 1994 By the time acorns are ready to fall this autumn, new acorn-style lightposts will be illuminating the nights at Barker Common in Fredonia. The installation process for eight new lightposts has begun in the park. The lightposts mark the latest step of the grand plan ...

August 15: — 1833: The Ellington Christian Church, also known as the Disciples of Christ, was raised, contributing to the area’s spiritual life. — 1846: A school celebration in Ellery attracted 2,000 attendees, showcasing the accomplishments of students in a festive community ...

August 14: — 1871: A tragedy struck when the steamer Chautauqua exploded at Whitney’s Bay on Chautauqua Lake, killing eight people. This event was a somber reminder of the dangers associated with early steam technology. — 1875: President Ulysses S. Grant visited the Chautauqua ...

Thirty years ago — 1994 Additional free clinics and public education are major components of the game plan north county governments want to put into action for fighting the rabies epidemic. Rabies has permeated all towns in the northeast side of the county. More than 50 lab-confirmed cases ...

Thirty years ago — 1994 Dog owners in the village of Forestville became subject to new laws after members of the village board voted 4-1 in favor of establishing a leash law. The action followed a notice received by the board from the Chautauqua County Board of Health Department which ...