Thirty years ago — 1992 Student of the Week is Sheila Richmond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Richmond of Route 83, Forestville. She is a senior at Forestville Central School, where she serves as class treasurer. A former class president, Sheila is a member of the National Honor Society. ...

Thirty years ago — 1992 Brooks Hospital in Dunkirk is now a smoke-free facility in compliance with new standards issued by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Smoking will not be permitted anywhere within the hospital building and this no smoking policy ...

Thirty years ago — 1992 Margaret Wuerstle was sworn in as mayor of the city of Dunkirk. An overflow crowd heard City Court Judge Walter Drag administer the oath of office with the new mayor’s hand resting on a family Bible purchased by her brother while he was serving in Vietnam. Forty ...

Thirty years ago — 1992 Robert Armour, a former resident of Dunkirk and a member of the “World Famous Glide Ensemble” of San Francisco, Calif., recently participated in the recording of a gospel and inspirational record, “Touch the Spirit.” Proceeds from the sale of tapes and CDs ...

Thirty years ago — 1991 Elizabeth A. Ponka, daughter of Andrew and Katherine Ponka of Colburn Street, Westfield has been chosen Student of the Week. A senior at Westfield Academy and Central School, she is a member of the National Honor Society and the Fine Arts Honor Society. Music has ...

Thirty years ago — 1991 The Dunkirk Patriots Drum and Bugle Corps recently had its new bus blessed during a ceremony held at St. Hyacinth’s Church. Pictured with the bus are Walter Latona, business manager; the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Casimir A. Zak, who performed the blessing; and Robert Teclaw, ...