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Thirty years ago — 1994 “Who’s Who In American Law” now includes Dunkirk attorney Robert Woodbury following his election to that group. He holds the highest Martindale professional lawyers rating and also is a Fellow of the New York Bar Foundation. Woodbury has been practicing in Dunkirk since 1971, including several years as a partner in the firms of Aular & Woodbury and Morten & Woodbury on East Fourth Street. Forty years ago — 1984 Collins Correctional Facility, with a current prison population of 500 inmates, figures to grow to approximately 540 by the end of the ...

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Thirty years ago — 1994 Nancy Kerrigan, the 1993 U.S. Figure Skating Championships winner, withdrew from this year’s event, saying she was “upset, hurt, angry” that an unidentified attacker robbed her of a chance to defend her title. Kerrigan was smashed on the knee by a club or metal bar after practice and sustained a severely bruised knee and bruised tendon. She intends to focus now on getting ready for the Olympics. Forty years ago — 1984 Mr. and Mrs. Aloysius Dybeck of Albany Avenue, Dunkirk have received word that their daughter, Mary Ann Dybeck of Port Orange, Fla., ...

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Thirty years ago — 1994 The Fredonia Kiwanis Club announced that John McCraith and Marian Mann, both of Fredonia, have been selected as “Elder Salute” award winners for the month of January. Mr. McCraith was recognized for more than 50 years service as an active member of the Fredonia Fire Department. Mrs. Mann’s efforts to enhance programs at the Chautauqua County Office for the Aging Dining Club in Fredonia were also recognized. Forty years ago — 1984 Judy Nixon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nixon of East Main Road, Brocton has been named Student of the Week. A ...

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Thirty years ago — 1984 The Gowanda time and temperature sign has returned to its West Main Street site after a lengthy absence, largely because of a trust fund that was established by the Franklin Herdeg Family. Several months ago when the old sign was replaced by a Goldome Bank sign that did not include the time and temperature, there was a public outcry that indicated the community’s high regard for the 35-year-old service. The village has agreed to administer the Herdeg Family Memorial Fund established in trust for the sign. Forty years ago — 1974 James Miller was honored ...

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Thirty years ago — 1994 Santa Claus made his pizza-spinning debut at Napoli Pizzeria during the recent holiday season. New owners Kihm Carlson and Walter Rodgers hosted this special event which featured a free slice of pizza for each child and low prices for the adults. Besides pizza, Napoli’s features fish frys, chili, lasagna, wings and more. It is located at the Tops Plaza, Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk. Forty years ago — 1984 Ogden Broadcasting of Virginia, Inc. has announced the promotion of Sebastian Russo to general manager of WAMT/WAJX Radio in Titusville, Fla. The Dunkirk ...

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Thirty years ago — 1994 T.J. Maxx Inc., a major clothing retailer throughout the United States, will officially open a store on Vineyard Drive in the town of Dunkirk by the end of March. A company spokesman said Dunkirk was on the company’s list for spring openings and the store was expected to open March 27. T.J. Maxx Inc. owns the building which used to be the home of Zayres and Ames discount retail stores. The company sells mostly clothing and other name-brand products at discount prices. There are three stores in the Buffalo area and more than 500 across the country. Forty ...