Interview with: Spence Timkey, Owner/Operator

Ellicottville’s average 180 inches of snow maintains a ski season from November through mid-April. But here’s a news flash! Ellicottville is so much more than a ski town!

The Enchanted Mountains of Western New York rolls out the white carpet for you! Experience winter in all its glory.

Plan a cozy winter getaway to the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Region.

Are you seeking some refreshing forest therapy? Then a trip into the Allegheny National Forest Region is just what your heart and soul require.

Buffalo Bills all-time tackle leader Darryl Talley is coming to Cuba for a fundraiser event supporting Gabby Kranock, a Cuba girl who was paralyzed by a drunk driver in 2022.

The Olean Local Development Corporation (OLDC) has chosen the Tri-County Arts Council as its second recipient of the OLDC Community Driven Project Fund.

In autumn we enjoy our beautiful surroundings, colorful trees, and even consider adding a few new trees to our landscape.

The Onöhsagwë: de’ Cultural Center (OCC) invites the public to attend a gifting ceremony on Friday October 20th.

Ellicottville, NY is a four-season destination of recreational fun, so now what could be missing?

Ellicottville has a new cigar bar in the beginning stages of becoming a full-service cigar bar.

You can meet a lot of interesting people in your life. Some of them will make an impact, which is exactly what happened when I spoke with Ellicottville resident, Indrek Kongats.

Our local communities are full of spooky fun this month. One venue that may seem unusual to you but fits the theme well is the Salamanca Rail Museum.

Brooke Skiba, one of E.A.R.S.’ many dedicated volunteers loves Halloween and has toyed with the idea of having a Halloween fundraiser event for years.

The St. Bonaventure University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams assisted Santa and Mrs. Claus with checking the holiday decorations. 

The new event proposed by the GOACC Events Committee last fall is lining up with restaurants, activities and fun! 

Letter to the editor: As Ellicottville readies itself to host its largest Festival of the year, we would like to let you know what we have been working on.

Here’s a pair we love to see… running shoes and Halloween costumes! Coming up on Saturday, October 21, 2023, is the 10th annual EVL Halloween Half Marathon and 5K.

This week, two of Ellicottville’s finest businesses are enjoying their anniversaries. That’s something that deserves celebration.


The Fall season offers lots to be enjoyed, with craft shows, festivals, and calendars marked with annual autumn favorites. This month of October, be sure to add the 11th annual W.I.L.M.A. Woolly Bear Weekend to your schedules.