What is a collection? If I stopped you randomly on the street, waving cash, offering you a wad of bills for a simple definition, would you be able to answer?

Some know Corey Hacker as a nine-year member of the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team. Others know him as the director of the HoliMont FLITE Team. Still, others know him as “Dad” or “Uncle Corey.”

In 2015, Trenton Pierce - currently a fifth-grader at Ellicottville Central School - was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a fatal disorder with no present cure.

The date was recorded as October 6 when Grove Hurlburt purchased 150 acres, Lot 57, making him the first purchaser of land from the Holland Land Company in the area that eventually was established as the town of Ellicottville.

The September meeting of the Ellicottville Village Board kicked off with welcoming Sean Lowes to the Board; he has been appointed to the seat left vacant due to Spencer Murray’s resignation. 

Incumbent Mayor John A. Burrell (Republican, New Village) will serve another 4-year term as Mayor, beating challenger William Coolidge (Village Strong) with a vote of 81-39.

A few weeks ago, Ellicottville Brewing Company teased “Fall Festival Reimagined” on its social media channels. Owner Peter Kreinheder and his team felt it was necessary to remind people that even though there’s no Fall Festival this year, Ellicottville is still as fun as ever. 

You read the article bylines, you see the attractively designed advertisements, you scroll all the great features on our website and in our eNOW newsletter … but WHO is ellicottvilleNOW?

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.