When Charles Givens, president of the Olean Cornhole Club, tossed bags with his friends back in early 2021, little did he know that his sport of choice with family and friends would develop into a club!

It’s festive. It’s nostalgic. It’s tradition. And this year it’s set for June 30-July 2nd. From start to finish, Ellicottville’s Summer Music Festival is an experience that keeps families coming back year after year. Why? Let’s break it down…

May is National Bicycle Safety Month and it’s never a bad thing to recap basic rules/regulations. ellicottvilleNOW sat down with Dennis Baldwin, owner of Bikes, Burritos & Brews (Bike & Bean as most of us know it by), to talk about bicycle safety.

Like its Colorado counterparts, Ellicottville is a ski town with challenging slopes, beautiful resorts, and delicious dining options, but until recently, the village has been missing one particular experience that isn’t hard to find out West: a western store, of course!

The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the newest member of their team. Abigail Siebert fulfills the position of Administrative Assistant and has settled in quite comfortably since beginning her duties May 1st.

Ashford Junction Depot made the summer of 2022 a sweet one (literally speaking) then sadly closed down for the winter season. Now summer is making a comeback and so is the AJD, now open for 2023!

A Guide to the Best Local Dining and Gift Options Continued : Ellicottville Shops & Restaurants Have Everything That Special Person You Call Your Mom Could Want

Nationally known caricature artist and pumpkin carver, Eric Jones has been in the business of making people smile for over 20 years. Now, he’s taking that passion to a new level with his brand new non-profit organization, Sculpting for Smiles.

The inaugural Ski 4 A Cure, presented by SCOL (Ski Club of Lockport) and hosted by HoliMont on February 16, 2023 was an amazing experience that benefited Roswell Park’s Comprehensive Cancer Center’s most pressing needs

It won’t be long before we’re outfitting our family in red, white & blue, packing up our blankets and picnic baskets, and listening to some of the greatest musicians rock the stage at Ellicottville’s annual Summer Music Festival.

Last Friday, the ellicottvilleNOW team was invited to Ellicottville Central School to attend the Donate Life Day assembly. And it was a humbling, eye-opening experience.

This year, to celebrate their 5th anniversary, Steelbound has promised an epic 2-day party May 5th and 6th. ellicottvilleNOW had a great opportunity to speak with one of the owners, Bill Bursee about the milestone event.

Elaine F. Northrup, 74, of Ellicottville, passed away Monday, May, 1st 2023 at her home. She was born on August 25, 1948 in Bradford, PA, daughter of the late Wayne and Elizabeth (Emery) Fesenmeyer.

A Guide to the Best Local Dining and Gift Options : Ellicottville Shops & Restaurants Have Everything That Special Person You Call Your Mom Could Want

During May, the American ALS Association leads a delegation of people with ALS, along with their caregivers and advocates to Capitol Hill to urge legislators to support measures to find treatments (there are few) and a cure (there is none).

As April turns to May, the Ellicottville Lady Eagles softball team sits in the middle of the pack in the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association East Division 2 standings with a 5-3 overall record.

Who needs an excuse to get outside in WNY this summer? The Enchanted Mountain Challenge is the perfect reason to go on an outdoor adventure. Back for its second year, this season’s Challenge promises to be very exciting.

If you look at the schedule for the Franklinville-Ellicottville Titans Track and Field teams, half of the 2023 outdoor season is now water under the bridge, and the biggest and most-anticipated meets will come in the next few weeks.

Nearing the mid-point of the 2023 season, the Ellicottville Eagles baseball team improved its record to 2-4 overall and 1-2 in Cattaraugus Chautauqua Athletic Association Division 3 league play with a 9-3 victory over visiting Hinsdale on Saturday, April 22.

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