Thirty years ago — 1994

Beginning June 1, a new state law will go into effect which forces all children aged 14 and under to wear helmets when riding bicycles. And, when it comes time for the traffic citation to be issued, the parents will be the recipients. The state legislature approved the law and is asking police agencies to issue warnings to riders until the start of June, when the law will officially go into effect.

Forty years ago — 1984

Michael A. Marczynski, the 14th member of Scout Troop 8 to attain the award since 1934, was named an Eagle Scout and received the accompanying neckerchief and emblems at a Court of Honor held at the First Ward Falcon Club, the troop sponsor. Michael is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew L. Marczynski, 135 South Martin St., Dunkirk. As his Eagle Scout project, he chose the beautification of the grounds of St. Joseph’s School for Exceptional Children. Michael is a senior at Dunkirk High School and will now serve as an assistant scoutmaster.

Fifty years ago — 1974

Dunkirk’s Pioneer Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1 Inc. honored two of its members at the 125th anniversary ball. Robert Thompson was named “Outstanding Company Fireman of the Year” and James “Turk” Murphy was the recipient of the first annual Wright Green Award for community and fire department work. The Pioneer Hook & Ladder Co. is the oldest active fire company in New York State.