Thirty years ago — 1992

Rob Matteson has become the area’s newest dealer for Lok-N-Logs Inc., a Central New York-based log home manufacturer. His new dealership is known as Wine Country Log Homes Inc. located at 2017 King Road, Forestville. He will be happy to escort prospective homeowners through his home and help them design their own log home or choose from 26 precut kits.

Forty years ago — 1982

“Definite arson” are words used in the official investigation report of the fire which recently ripped through the Bluebird Restaurant on Howard Street in Silver Creek. The fire was ignited in the back storage room which was filled with boxes. Investigators have determined that the fire had been burning at least 45 minutes before it was reported. The fire completely destroyed the two-story structure.

Fifty years ago — 1972

Love of Pete, a new gift and card shop, recently held its grand opening at 14 West Main St., Fredonia.