The Rose Garden
As we get closer to the season of giving, it’s nice to know where one can find unique gifts and beat the madness of the big box stores. Fortunately here in Cattaraugus County, we have quite a few artisans, craftspeople and creative stores at which we can shop with ease.
Ellicottville Village Board Meeting Zoom Link Goes Live
Officials invite participants to take advantage of a "virtual" connection via Zoom to Village of Ellicottville Board meetings. The connection went live this past Tuesday night.
Town Board Meeting
Town resident Vicky Conner says it would be a good idea to cut New York into three self-supporting "autonomous" regions: the New Amsterdam Region, the New York Region and the Montauk Region.
Ellicottville Eyed for Veterinary Hospital
Critters of all kinds may soon find another health care option in a full-service vet clinic in the Village of Ellicottville. A Western NY veterinarian hopes to obtain a special use permit for a new vet business.
A Football Life Remembered
A Celebration of Life for Chuck Crist will be held this Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 at the Ray Evans Seneca Theater from 4:00-6:00pm. The public is welcome to join his family and share some memories of Chuck.
Celebration of the Arts Honors Local Artist
Among festivities at the Tri-County Arts Council’s 2021 Celebration of the Arts! Sept. 19th will be the presentation of the Tom Barnes Lifetime Achievement Award to local artist Peg Bothner.
Fall Celebration of Trees at the Nannen Arboretum
Autumn. The third in our cycle of four seasons and, arguably, the most beautiful. What better place to admire up close the trees at this time of year than at the Nannen Arboretum?
Rotary Club of Ellicottville Kids Halloween Party Cancelled
The Rotary Club of Ellicottville has decided to cancel this year’s Kids Halloween Party due to health concerns regarding Covid-19. However, the Rotary looks forward to hosting family friendly events in the future.
Ellicottville Paranormal Walks
On select Fridays in September and October, the public is invited to join in one of five Ellicottville’s Paranormal Walks and hear the haunted tales of Ellicottville, as well as stories from the archive of first-hand accounts from past ghost hunts.
Rock n’ Roll Weekend Live Music Line-Up
We’ve been preparing and now the countdown is on! Rock N’ Roll weekend has been around for decades, allowing people to step back in time to the good ole’ rock n’ roll days.
Annual Chamber Golf Outing
Spectacular weather on the beautiful greens of Holiday Valley Resort is how several of us spent our evening last Thursday, September 9, 2021 for the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Golf Outing.
Final StrOlean Event Scheduled for October
The final edition of the three StrOleans is set for Friday, October 1st. Event-goers can saunter, amble, wander, walk; and able to enjoy food, music, fine arts, classic cars and fun for all ages.
Running of the Squirrels
The 2nd Annual Allegheny River Running Fest was another success in the race books. Coming into year two, the ARRF committee was looking for another repeat of the event 2020 even with COVID last year.
Jessica Maynard-Gilbert of Ava Grace Fashions Receives Entrepreneur of the Year
In an effort to recognize our resilient business community, the Small Business Development Center has created the first ever Entrepreneurs of the Year Awards for our region.
NOW this… by Brenda
Don’t judge, but in my world, every season is pumpkin season. Every season is also pineapple season, potato season, and pink lemonade season. But pumpkins are front and center right now.
Welcome to Pumpkinville
Few things say “fall” like a visit to the pumpkin patch, a fresh pumpkin donut, or a nice cold pumpkin ale, and now you can enjoy all of these autumn delights at Pumpkinville!
Meatball Street Brawl
The contenders have been set, location booked and rivalries high as we head into the kick-off event of the fall season, Meatball Street Brawl. The game will be on a large screen. The meatballs will be many. There will be beer and wine and bread and antacid.
From Ellicottville to Africa
As August gives way to September, most local 17-year-olds are gearing up for their final year of high school, a year devoted to last hurrahs, fun with friends, and college plans. Ellicottville native Callie Rounds is not like most 17-year-olds, however.
Lacrosse Festival
For its fifth year running, spanning over a three-day period across two venues, athletes of all skill levels and ages will huddle up in Ellicottville for the 2021 Lacrosse Festival.
Are You Ready to Rock?
Music. Classic cars. Great food. Put them all together and you get your chance to close out summer in style at Ellicottville’s Rock N’ Roll Weekend.