Thirty years ago — 1994

By the time acorns are ready to fall this autumn, new acorn-style lightposts will be illuminating the nights at Barker Common in Fredonia. The installation process for eight new lightposts has begun in the park. The lightposts mark the latest step of the grand plan for renovating Barker Common with a Victorian charm that will rekindle the historic spirit of the park. Current benches in the park will be replaced by Victorian-style benches.

Fifty years ago — 1974

United Steelworkers of America’s Local 2693 at Allegheny Ludlum in Dunkirk is helping senior citizens by allowing them to use the Philip Murray Union Hall in the city for daily luncheons.