Thirty years ago — 1994 In its annual report it was noted that the Dunkirk Historical Society has a large number of Dunkirk and Fredonia city and village directories in its collection — the earliest dating to 1887 and many of them the only known copies in existence. Presently, the oldest ...
We have to give it to Assemblyman Andrew Goodell for asking a really good question on the floor of the state Assembly last week. Shortly before Democrats in the chamber approved legislation (A.6811) that will likely result in utility ratepayers from across New York state paying a new ...
One of the unfortunate aspects of human nature is that in our politics, we have a relatively short attention span. People think that 2-4 years is a long time when it comes to government or public matters. Yet, many issues require a much longer time frame if they are to be addressed. Thus, it ...
Thirty years ago — 1994 The Dunkirk Common Council approved legislation making more than three-quarters of the city a drug-free area. Under the program, the city designated several areas — including the immediate designation of schools — as drug free zones. The measure doubles the fines ...
It’s good to see county officials proposing something, anything, to address the continued population loss in Chautauqua County. Like a dripping faucet that never gets fixed, Chautauqua County’s population has dropped 11.3% over the past three decades. At the same time, the United ...
By ROBERT SCOTT This letter is in follow-up to my remarks made during the village of Fredonia’s public meeting on Feb. 20 in regard to a water rate increase. I stated I could not honestly argue against the $2 increase per 1,000 gallons proposed but the trustees needed to share their studies ...