Thirty years ago — 1994 The Sheridan Town Board, by a unanimous vote, joined the Chautauqua County Legislature in expressing opposition to the proposed “Rails to Trails” project. The legislature had recently voted 14-11 against seeking aid to convert abandoned railroad rights-of-ways ...

Thirty years ago — 1994 Michael Goetz, one of 800 students who will receive degrees at the Fredonia State University College commencement on May 14, is getting ready for a big lecture from “Dad.” Hollywood and Broadway actor Peter Michael Goetz, father of Michael and alumnus of ...

Thirty years ago — 1994 Fredonia High School’s Mike Heary was recently selected to the New York State Sportswriters Association’s Class B First Team All-State basketball team. A 6-6 guard/forward, he finished as the all-time leading scorer in Chautauqua County history, third in western ...

Thrity years ago — 1994 Forestville Central School was recently announced as a first place local winner of the third annual “Make a Difference Day” sponsored by USA WEEKEND. The school is one of 15 others in the state and the only one in Chautauqua County to receive this honor and will ...

Thirty years ago — 1994 The Gowanda Nursing Home will be expanding with the addition of a 40-bed wing. The project is slated for mid-May construction. The wing will be built off the front of the existing facility into what is now parking space. Gowanda Village Board members unanimously ...

Thirty years ago — 1994 Chautauqua County will not seek federal funding to help make the “Rails to Trails” project a reality as the legislature voted 14-11 against the funding. The vote brought cheers and applause from some 75 opponents of the plan. The number of people on hand to both ...