Thrity years ago — 1993 Cliffstar of Dunkirk today announced an increased need for Niagara grapes and will encourage grape growers in the area to consider new plantings. Jim Gloss, director of fruit procurement and bulk juice sales, said, “Cliffstar will offer multi-year contracts to ...

Thirty years ago — 1993 The New York Power Authority has approved an allocation of low-cost electricity for the new graphite processing plant in Brocton. Power Authority trustees, meeting in New York City, approved an allocation of up to 800 kilowatts for the graphite processing plant and ...

Thirty years ago — 1993 In the Lifestyles section, an aged postcard, now the property of MacLeod Williams of Dunkirk, stirred recollections of the old Columbia Hotel in Fredonia — located where the Russo building stands today. Construction of the hotel was completed at a cost of $50,000 ...

Thirty years ago — 1993 Dunkirk Development Director Mark Geise points out that the college intern program is working out well. The program involves four interns from various departments at Fredonia State University College who have been assigned to the city for the entire semester. It’s ...

Thirty years ago — 1993 Dunkirk native Dr. James Elias recently joined the Fredonia optometric practice of Dr. Steven Ihrig. A graduate of Dunkirk High School, Dr. Elias is the son of Patricia Elias of Dunkirk and the late Constantine “Gus” Elias. He received his doctor of optometry ...

Thirty years ago — 1993 In an OBSERVER photo, Tim Gibbons, a clerk at the Atlantic A plus mini market in Dunkirk, holds up a sign brought to his store by three local teenagers who are participating in the “No Proof — No Puffs” campaign, which is a county-wide effort to remind store ...