Thirty years ago — 1994

The Dunkirk Common Council approved legislation making more than three-quarters of the city a drug-free area. Under the program, the city designated several areas — including the immediate designation of schools — as drug free zones. The measure doubles the fines for drug-related offenses in a 1,000-foot radius of the designated area. The signs designating the schools as drug free zones were donated by the Dunkirk Moose Lodge and will be posted during the spring recess.

Forty years ago — 1984

Nearly 400 senior citizen luncheon site participants and guests attended the 10th anniversary celebration of the Nutrition Program for the Elderly held in Philip Murray Union Hall in Dunkirk. The program, run by the Chautauqua County Office for the Aging and Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., served the first meal in New York State on Jan. 7, 1974 at the Hotel Jamestown. It now serves hot nutritious meals at 14 locations throughout the county.

Fifty years ago — 1974

Benjamin Prescott Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution announced Nancy Morse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Morse, 321 Central Ave., Fredonia as a candidate for the New York State DAR scholarship. She was recommended by Mary M. Astry, Fredonia High School guidance counselor.