Thirty years ago — 1994

Gov. Mario Cuomo presented the ninth annual Governor’s Productivity Awards to seven state employees for their exemplary achievement in improving state services, increasing productivity and saving taxpayers’ money. Timothy M. Byrne of Gowanda, a maintenance assistant with the Division for Youth at the Great Valley Residential Facility, placed first among nearly 200 employees who were nominated by their peers. Mr. Byrne developed and implemented several innovations which saved the state thousands of dollars.

Forty years ago — 1984

The Great 10-Cent Ice Cream Cone Sale is coming to Fredonia. For the next seven days at East Main News, it’s only 10 cents a dip. All this is made possible through the cooperation of East Main News and Dunkirk Ice Cream Co. East Main News owner Bob Bird said, “the last time I sold cones for 10 cents was forty years ago.” Yesterday’s prices apply on double and triple cones too, at 20 cents and 30 cents.