Thirty years ago — 1994 As part of the village of Brocton’s 100th year anniversary, plans are under way to build a gazebo in the village park on Park Street. Mayor Harry Watters said the gazebo project was chosen as it will benefit the entire community as well as serve as a memoir of the ...

Forty years ago — 1984 After 18 years of moving around, Troopers Toys for Tots now has a permanent home. The not-for-profit corporation bought the Mitchell Food building on West Main Street in Fredonia recently. The purchase was made possible by a local anonymous businessman who took a bank ...

Thirty years ago — 1994 Erik J. Kolodziej of Dunkirk is the grand prize winner in the “Boys Life” magazine Salute to America Photo Contest. About 100 entrants nationwide vied for the grand prize trip to Washington, D.C., and Kodak camera equipment. Erik entered a scenic photograph of ...

Thirty years ago — 1994 In her last article as OBSERVER Living Pages editor, M. Louise Ratkoski reminisces about her 29 years of employment with the newspaper. She moved up the ranks from typist/switchboard operator to head of one of the busiest departments in the newsroom. Mrs. Ratkoski ...

Thirty years ago — 1994 After finishing a tour through Iowa, Julie Milazzo, a student with “Up with People,” has left for a tour through Europe where she will perform. She has successfully completed training with “Up with People” in Denver, Colo. The European tour will include stops ...

Thirty years ago — 1994 The Fredonia College Foundation will present its Distinguished Service Awards to two former college administrators who were key contributors to the growth and expansion of Fredonia State University College in the 1960s. Oscar E. Lanford, former college president who ...