Thirty years ago — 1992

A memorial fund honoring the late Rev. Robert Versen is being established at the Cassadaga branch library. The Rev. Versen was the pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church in Cassadaga from 1954 to 1978 and served as the parish’s pastor emeritus until his death this past June.

Forty years ago — 1982

Dr. James H. Young, president of Potsdam State University College, will resign his position in October to become chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Dr. Young, the son of Mrs. Gertrude Young of Babcock Street, Silver Creek and the late Harry P. Young, is a native of Silver Creek and a graduate of Fredonia State University College.

Fifty years ago — 1972

The Learn and Grow Garden Club has finalized the landscaping of the Hanover Center Fire Hall. Co-chairmen of the project were Mrs. Norman Bolling and Mrs. Elwin Cross, assisted by Mrs. Leland Eddy.