Twenty years ago — 1997

A delegation of government leaders from Poland has arrived in Fredonia as part of a two-week study tour of the United States. The 16-member group will be spending today at Fredonia State University College and will focus on regional governance issues. The theme for the Fredonia visit is “Partnerships: Solving Problems Through Regional Cooperation,” and will include seminars presented by area leaders and noted authorities on regional governance. There will also be a panel discussion on regional cooperation and problem solving with Chadwick Bay representatives, including Dunkirk Mayor Margaret Wuerstle, Fredonia Mayor Frank Pagano and Pomfret Supervisor Mark Thomas. A reception previously was held at the home of Fredonia State President Dennis L. Hefner.

Thirty years ago — 1987

Town of Charlotte dog control officer John Kachermeyer is concerned about pitbull dogs known to be owned by residents of the town. He addressed the problem in a letter read aloud at the town board meeting, which noted that the city of Jamestown had recently adopted a law designed to control these animals and that the town board should consider similar action. In response to this concern, the town board passed a resolution which stated the situation should be monitored closely and that if a problem does develop, a law would be enacted to control not only pitbulls, but other dogs which may pose a danger to area residents.

Forty years ago — 1977

The already long search for grant money will begin all over again for the residents of Middle Road in Sheridan. The people living along Middle and Farmingdale roads in Sheridan have been complaining about the lack of any quality in their drinking water and to date tests on the wells have yielded only inconclusive results.

Fifty years ago — 1967

Joseph Grasmick, the son of the Rev. and Mrs. Veldon R. Grasmick, 728 Eagle St., Dunkirk returned last week from a year’s stay in Argentina which was sponsored by the Dunkirk Rotary Club. Joseph, 17, is a senior at Dunkirk High School.