Friday, June 4th will be the first of three StrOleans planned for 2021.  Applications are now available for retail, food and event vendors. GOACC is encouraging all to participate – whether in Allegany, Olean, or Portville.

The Ellicottville office of UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has new patient hours to handle any urgent care issues related to spring and summer activities.

When owner John Rounds & manager Ty Simic opened Ellicottville Coffee Company, they were eager to bring their many years of experience working with high-quality beans from Central and South America to downtown Ellicottville.

In the days after Holiday Valley ceased winter operations, its Mountain Operations crew began a project that will completely change the dynamic of one of its most iconic lifts.

As a human family, we have an inherited responsibility as stewards of this beautiful world in which we were born into.

It’s official: this summer, the fairgrounds in Little Valley will come alive for the Cattaraugus County Fair from Aug. 1st-8th!

Soon, school districts in the Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES (CA BOCES) region will see world-class animations gracing their hallways, school buses, gyms, and theaters.

When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, ERA’s team leaders knew it was a “make or break” situation and quickly turned to their roots to ensure they were “around for the rebound”.

The Rotary Club of Ellicottville continues to provide community support during the Covid-19 crisis. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the club has doubled its quarterly donation to help keep the shelves of our local food bank stocked.

Senator George Borrello presented Ellicottville Mayor John Burrell with a proclamation Thursday, April 15th recognizing Mayor Burrell’s 55 years of service with the Ellicottville Volunteer Fire Department.

On April 30th, the Nannen Arboretum Society, Inc. plans to host activities celebrating Arbor Day. There will be an Arbor Day Proclamation from the Village of Ellicottville, and recognition of our Tree City USA status. 

For every doctor’s visit, Trenton Pierce had to be helped inside his family’s car by his parents and a manual lifting-sling for a two-hour drive to Rochester. Today, Trenton is able to safely travel for his medical needs in a van that accommodates his wheelchair.

Nearly 87 years ago, a small group of men were charged with the task of excavating an area that would become the pond for Randolph’s Fish Hatchery. But what appeared to be a fairly straightforward task soon garnered the attention of geologists all over the northeast…

As I write this article overlooking Sugarloaf Mountain in Carrabassett Valley, Maine, the drive out here gave me time to reflect on the communities I passed. Now, you’re probably wondering, “Caitlin, what does this have to do with Planning in Ellicottville?”

What is a Home Show Palooza 2021? The HS Palooza is a combo in-person one-day event and a virtual palooza of options to participate through online demos, live videos, a virtual guide and printed passport - all showcasing home show vendors.

The Tri-County Arts Council is honored to exhibit the celebrated “Maestro Moods” watercolors and charcoal sketches by the award-winning Olean artist, Peg Bothner.

Last November, John Crawford of Olean created a GoFundMe page for the Welcome to Olean Signs to fundraise for the restoration of the damaged signs… the community at large - came through, big time!

Despite a winter season without fundraising events, Holiday Valley made substantial donations to area youth programs and the Ellicottville Alley Katz on April 7th.

It’s indescribable, really, unless you experienced it firsthand. The allure of St. Bonaventure University lies far beyond the aesthetics of its campus, the energy of a packed Reilly Center or the diverse education offering. 

Just like that, the ski and snowboard season has come to an end. But with every ending comes a new beginning, and for many of you that means it is now time to break out your bike and get ready to ride!