Certainly we are all ready to put 2020 behind us. A dumpster fire of a year it was, to say the least. Across the globe, communities went from thriving to shutdown.

While it’s true that the pandemic has created significant obstacles to traveling, working, and learning, it has also created a significant change in pace in the most ordinary aspects of life.

Never in a million years did Walter Baranowski of Springville, NY think an obscure backyard hobby would land him on national television … but national television is just where he found himself.

With the long winter and abundance of snow, Chautauqua County has become a destination for travelers interested in many types of winter activities.

January is Learn-to-Ski or Snowboard Month; The Tubing Park is open; Your Turn Women’s Ski Clinic

The popularity of the sport of disc golf has exploded, especially over the summer months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This past year proved to be yet another busy, challenging (and scary) year, but in the end, let’s hope 2020 ends with a ray of hope for us all with a New Year right around the corner, a prosperous 2021. 

As the temperature dips, bundle up and head outside. In the Allegheny National Forest Region of northwestern Pennsylvania, enjoy birdwatching, snowmobiling, cross-country and downhill skiing.

At a time when agencies are seeing increased demand for mental and behavioral health services… the Mental Wellness Fund in Cattaraugus County provided a needed boost in the form of the grants.

Acme Business is pleased to announce it has received a state-funded grant facilitated by the Olean Business Development Corporation (OBDC) to support the Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

The thought of food delivers such a strong message… Especially at this time of year. It’s an every day preparation for so many, a table set and a meal that fills you up. But for some in our area, a stomach growls and the resources aren’t available.

The Virtual Auction held the evening of Friday, Dec. 18th was certainly a fun time for all that participated. Bob’s presence was obvious to all for Bob McCarthy’s 15th annual Irish Christmas Re-imagined.

This month, the Chamber’s Christmas in Ellicottville Committee decided to create and sell an EVL face covering. The Chamber purchased them and all of the proceeds were earmarked for the Ellicottville Food Pantry. 

Demo Day is a great way to “try before you buy”, offering FREE ski and snowboard demos from each of Ellicottville’s specialty ski and snowboard shops.

COVID-19 has put a damper on many activities this year. Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE), in cooperation with the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, wanted to bring some holiday spirit to the village.

The officials from area towns, villages and cities came together in April to have a moment of thanks to the essential workers from the area with clapping and bell ringing all month long.

For eleventh grader Elsa Woodarek, community service projects have been an integral part of her educational experience at Ellicottville Central School since seventh grade.

After COVID-19 forced an early season ender last March, ski resorts across the country have been chomping at the bit to get those lifts spinning again. 

Get a rundown on all Holiday & Winter themed activities to help plan your trip to Ellicottville … NOW is a great time to visit!

It’s a great time of year to see our streets in the Village. The holiday lights are up, the Ski Tree is glowing, snow guns have finally started to fire and skiing is back in our resort town.