Twenty years ago — 1999

New York State recently approved a contract with Wendel, a Buffalo architectural and engineering firm, to design an $8.8 million natatorium at the Fredonia State University College campus. The facility will be a showpiece to the college’s athletic complex, which has lacked a swimming pool since 1996. The new, two-story structure will open in 2000 as a prominent addition to Steele Hall. The structure will contain an NCAA regulation swimming pool as well as bleacher seating for 500 people.

Thirty years ago — 1989

From Just Between Us ….. What a coincidence! Joseph Gullo, 130 West Fifth St., Dunkirk was named Employee of the Month for March at Park Shore Nursing Home in Dunkirk. His daughter, Mary Anne Gullo, was named Employee of the Month for March at Brooks Hospital. Congratulations to both father and daughter! ….. Sara Baggiano, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Baggiano of Jamestown, is the county’s first Variety Club Telethon Celebrity Child.

Forty years ago — 1979

Cattaraugus Creek has once again flooded its banks. This morning, the Hanover police chief and several assistants were scheduled to begin trying to alleviate the ice blockage at the mouth of the creek through the use of explosives. The overflow water began pouring into Sunset Bay at Keene Marina around 9:30 last night. Ninety percent of the people had evacuated the area by 10 p.m.

Fifty years ago — 1969

Dunkirk’s newly enacted dog leash law will go into effect April 15. The law, drawn up by Councilman Clem Worosz, states that no dog will be allowed to be at large in the city on any other premises than the property of the owner of the dog unless consent is given by owners of other property. Fines of $25 for each violation and imprisonment for 10 days will be used to enforce the law.