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Thirty years ago — 1992 Raymond and Diann Haney are newlyweds. On Dec. 1, they became millionaires. Mrs. Haney, the former Diann Herman of Silver Creek, and her husband claimed their share of Saturday’s $28.4 million Virginia Lotto jackpot today, the largest prize in the game’s history. Five winning tickets were sold, with each being worth about $5.6 million. The Haneys, who were married Nov. 4, didn’t plan to quit their jobs, although they want to use their winnings to start their own craft business. Mr. Haney works for McLean Rentals and Mrs. Haney works at Kmart. Forty ...

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Thirty years ago — 1992 Merchants from the village of Fredonia got a first-hand look at how a Wal-Mart store will operate and what effect it will have on the community. A group of five Fredonia business owners traveled to the Wal-Mart store in Meadville, Pa., toured the facility and met with representatives of the Meadville Chamber of Commerce during the daylong event. The tour was set up by the Northern Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce. Fifty years ago — 1972 Hyman Lippman has decided to close his store, Gail Jewelers, located at 337 Central Ave., Dunkirk. He opened the store ...

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Thirty years ago — 1992 In Just between us ... Friends of Nancy Ardillo of Fredonia and Diane Franklin of Dunkirk report that they attended the recent Billy Ray Cyrus concert in Buffalo and afterward met the performer backstage and had their photo taken with him. They’re still talking about it. ... Forty years ago — 1982 The Barker-Higbee Store, located at 222 Central Ave., Dunkirk has opened under new ownership. Bob Masiker of Cassadaga, owner of Mas-Com on Bennett Road, has decided to retain the Barker-Higbee name. He bought the store from a corporation directed by Ernest ...

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Thirty years ago — 1992 In Just between us ... Friends of Nancy Ardillo of Fredonia and Diane Franklin of Dunkirk report that they attended the recent Billy Ray Cyrus concert in Buffalo and afterward met the performer backstage and had their photo taken with him. They’re still talking about it. ... Forty years ago — 1982 The Barker-Higbee Store, located at 222 Central Ave., Dunkirk has opened under new ownership. Bob Masiker of Cassadaga, owner of Mas-Com on Bennett Road, has decided to retain the Barker-Higbee name. He bought the store from a corporation directed by Ernest ...

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Thirty years ago — 1992 Taylor Marie Bankoski, 18-month-old daughter of Robert and Tammy Bankoski of Dunkirk, recently participated in the National Prince and Princess Pageant held at the Taniment Resort in the Pocono Mountains. She competed with 85 girls inher division and won first place for the most beautiful eyes. Taylor had previously won the title of Little Miss Regional All American Girl. Forty years ago — 1982 Charles James has begun his duties as the first director of the Collins Correctional Facility on the grounds of the Gowanda Psychiatric Center. According to Mr. ...

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Thirty years ago — 1992 Two Business Improvement Awards were presented at the annual banquet held by the Westfield Chamber of Commerce at the Barcelona Harbor House. Winners, who were selected based on efforts made to improve their business property are Patty Martinson from C.J.’s Pizza and Subs; and Tom, Catherine and Samuel LaPorte, all from LaPorte Chevrolet-Oldsmobile-Geo Inc. Forty years ago — 1982 Student of the Week is Cheryl Lynden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lynden of Osborne Road, Fredonia. A senior at Fredonia High School, she is a member of the National Honor ...