Virtual meetings and events are becoming the “new norm” for our area, and the annual Corporate Challenge is no exception for the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce. 

The rescheduled 2020 Mayoral Election is upon us. For the majority of the year we have been listening in our small village to the back-and-forth of this election.

You never know what you might find at an auction. Old, rickety items that mean nothing to one may mean the world to another. It takes talent to be able to distinguish gold from garbage, and Brooks LeFeber has it. 

Public Hearing held for Single Family Home on Elizabeth St., Wellness Center Proposed at 5 Park Square.

For the past several decades, traditional core training has included exercises such as sit-ups, back extensions and twists.  However, in recent years, Isometric Core Exercise might be a better way to develop core strength and stiffness.

Custom Collectives is a one-stop-shop for tie-dye lovers and those searching for a splash of color. The online collection is full of glorious long- and short-sleeved T-shirts, sweatshirts, flannels, and masks.

No matter one’s age, the idea of exploring a wooded trail with a few friends after dark on a cool autumn evening is both eerie and irresistible.

The oldest continually operating pumpkin farm in New York state, Pumpkinville is an autumn destination, and they will indeed be open for their 53rd season Saturday, September 12th.

Last ski season, a couple of avid local snowboarders banded together and created the Alpine Surf Club. Sharing a passion for the winter sport, it was a fun and informal way of getting out each week to shred the slopes of Holiday Valley with friends. 

The 11th Annual Agents of Hope Golf Tournament to Defeat ALS is now underway – with a spin. Rather than the traditional single-day format that’s usually held at the Chautauqua Golf Club, this year’s virtual tournament runs from August 19th through September 20th.

Everyone’s favorite Italian joint is finally making its post-Covid debut Labor Day weekend. On Friday, Sept. 4th at 5:00 PM, Villaggio in downtown Ellicottville will reopen its doors to the public.

This year, as Ellicottville celebrates its bicentennial, ellicottvilleNOW delves into the stories behind the names of the town’s favorite businesses.

Barely two years old, Ellicottville Greens has already become the largest sustainable vertical farm in western New York.

It separates the good from the great. It’s communication, reliability, enthusiasm, support, unity … 

Holiday Valley will host its 9th annual Mudslide Obstacle Race. This off-road run takes place on the ski trails where runners must navigate eleven obstacles along the very muddy 3.5-mile or 5.4-mile courses.

We all have read headline after headline of ‘new normal’, ‘embrace the shift’, ‘pivot into a new way of living’ … it is cumbersome and only adds to the stress of everything.

With acres of free access public lands, the Allegheny National Forest - with cabins, camping, boating, fishing and over 600 miles of multi-use, multi-season trails - is a haven for anyone seeking to get outdoors and enjoy nature.

The Ellicottville, NY ski resort reinvests with new snowmaking, LED lighting and equipment for the 2020-21 winter season.

The August meeting of the Village Board opened with Good News, as the Annual Financial Report Update had been filed on time with the state.

With plenty of summer still on the table, NOW is the time to fill your cup with adventure.  We have a great menu of outdoor destinations to choose from. Explore as many as you can before the days run short.