Thirty years ago — 1993 Rep. Amo Houghton (R-Corning) conducted a town meeting in the council chambers of Dunkirk City Hall. About 60 constituents attended the session. Congressman Houghton discussed and answered questions regarding a variety of topics including the proposed “Atlantic” ...

Thirty years ago — 1993 Monte Gens recently opened Monte’s Small Engine Repair Service at 3405 South Roberts Road, Sheridan. Although he will be offering complete lawn and garden equipment service, he will specialize in engine repair. Monte, who opened his new business with co-owner and ...

Thirty years ago — 1993 Jennifer O’Boyle has been selected as the new “Student of the Week” at Dunkirk High School. A senior honor student, she is editor-in-chief of the school newspaper, The Citizen, as well as executive producer of the award winning show, “High School ...

Thirty years ago — 1993 The U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters performed at the King Concert Hall on the campus of Fredonia State. The group was organized in 1956 and has been delighting crowds with its dynamic performances since. The event was sponsored by the OBSERVER in cooperation with the ...

Thirty years ago — 1993 The official “board cutting” by cofounders Melva Shick and Arlon Shick took place recently during the Grand Re-opening of the Chautauqua Brick Company. Also participating were William Briggs, corporate president; Robert Briggs, corporate secretary; and local ...

Thirty years ago — 1993 The Monday Evening Literary Club of Gowanda will celebrate 100 years of literary pursuits on Monday, May 17, when members and invited former members meet at Haus Talblick for dinner and an evening of good fellowship and remembrance of days gone by. On the first ...