Thirty years ago — 1993

The ambitious goal of accumulating a million pennies was set by the Ripley Free Library Board of Trustees at its recent meeting. A receptacle located near the circulation desk has already been receiving donations toward the anticipated goal of $10,000.

Forty years ago — 1983

Three Dunkirk seniors have been named Girls Basketball All-Stars on the 1983 All- CCIAC Division I squad as chosen by the coaches. Senior forwards Molly Wojcinski (5-10) and Amy Dopler (5-9) along with senior guard Mary Bartkowski (5-4), are the three Lady Marauders on the First Team. Dunkirk, 11-1 in league play, also placed three players among the “Top 10” scorers for 1983: Wojcinski, who finished third; Dopler second and Bartkowski, first.

Fifty years ago — 1973

After 26 years of employment at the Fredonia M&T Bank, Mrs. Bertha Yagger of 37 Mill St., Cassadaga was honored with a retirement party at the White Inn in Fredonia. Most recently, Mrs. Yagger was a teller.