Without further ado, lift the curtain as we present the Mad Crazy Batter, a freshly opened bakery located in Great Valley, NY. Where the conception of confection is abundant, and consumer connection is special.

Despite Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction of a longer winter, warm weather is certainly on the horizon! For many, that means a new season of fresh greens from local producers or even one’s own garden.

For nearly seven years I have reported diligently on a multitude of local board proceedings. Over the years I noticed that within the community there isn’t a clear understanding of how our municipal boards work.

It’s been a tough “Go” with the pandemic, but the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce was able to host seven of their 2020 events, keeping the spirit of community and business alive during unprecedented times.

The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce hosted a membership meeting Friday, Feb. 19th to discuss Mardi Gras, Fall Fest and Influence Marketing with merchants.

Thanks to The City Garage ski shop, telemark skiing has become much more prevalent at our resorts over the last decade, offering a unique blend of style and challenge. 

The Rotary Club of Ellicottville is accepting applications for a vocational and/or technical scholarship.  The $5,000 scholarship may be awarded to a member of the senior class that resides within the boundaries of the Ellicottville School District.

As our winter weather turns to some of the coldest temperatures of the season, many who have fireplaces drop a match to let it roar. It is a seasonal act of faith.

The February meeting of the Ellicottville Village Board opened with a public hearing on a request to abandon the Village owned alley between Adams Street and Madison Street.

Cattaraugus County officials are actively seeking veterans to participate in a new project that seeks to record their tales.  The project, titled “Our Veterans, Their Stories,” aims to preserve the human face of American History for generations to come.

Local Grind Coffee Scotch Ale is BACK for the season with a reimagined coffee profile, refined flavors and their new partner, Premier Gourmet Coffee out of Buffalo, NY.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County is introducing a virtual Gardening Workshop Series, featuring presentations focused on home gardening.

Nine agencies recently received grant support from the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation’s Community Fund to support new projects and initiatives.

Whether you’re on the slopes, on the sand, or even on a backyard slide, there are all kinds of ways to participate in this year’s Annual Penguin Paddle to benefit the Lounsbury Adaptive Ski Program!

What makes a great ski town? A resort, of course. An array of restaurants and bars also helps. But one of the key - and sometimes overlooked - components of a thriving ski town are the ski and snowboard shops.

We have a special niche here in Ellicottville. With the help of our ski resorts and tourism in the surrounding area, we get to know our neighbors in Buffalo, Toronto, Ohio and elsewhere.

Logan Fredrickson, a senior at Ellicottville Central School, has won the State Championships in Alpine Skiing not just once, but multiple times.

The Ellicottville Memorial Library’s WINTER BOOK SALE will start this Friday, Feb. 12th and run for the next 3 or 4 weeks. 

In 2019, the Museum welcomed over 40,000 visitors. At the start of 2020, the center was on pace for another busy year - until spring when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the museum to close its doors for six months.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation board recently elected Jim Stitt Jr. and Sandi Brundage to its board of directors and named the Foundation’s officers for 2021.