After a full year of battling a pandemic, people in our area have many questions about the future and returning to some sort of “normal”.  What about Fall Fest? Our summer concerts? Still wearing masks?

A recent occurrence in Salamanca, NY saw the local library taking a large hit to their budget and future funding. After much deliberation and pleading, the cuts have been finalized and will go in effect beginning April 1, 2021.

As one of the Southern Tier’s most prestigious juried art exhibitions, the 2021 Southern Tier Biennial (STB) is extending an exceptional opportunity for artists in the nine counties of New York State’s Southern Tier to apply.

Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce began sending out its 56-page dual publication in February. The one side is the GOACC Membership Directory; the other side is a Visitors Guide.

The Wolfinger Family Fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation is making possible $2,000 in support for the Ellicottville, Smethport (PA) and Coudersport (PA) school districts.

On St. Patrick’s Day, CCA is hosting their annual soup fundraiser at their Jefferson Street building. All proceeds will benefit CCA’s kitchen by helping the agency make much-needed repairs to the freezers, refrigerators, dishwashers and more. 

We did it again! We raised $1,000 for Empire Animal Rescue (EARS) through the sale of Willow's 2021 calendars! 

The first StrOlean was a huge success with more than 70 organizations uptown selling or organizing an event.  The Chamber’s Events Committee recently met and have decided to host three StrOleans in 2021: Fridays, June 4th, August 13th and October 1st.

Twelve nonprofits, both local and national, recently received grant support from the Doris Reisner Endowment Fund and the Mike and Laura Bysiek Memorial Fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES (CA BOCES) has announced a new program, with accompanying website, to help middle and high school students explore career options in technical fields.

From buttercream heart sugar cookies and customized wine glass bundles to Valentine’s Day charcuterie boards and smash cakes … pre-orders are available through Feb. 10th.

Having spent more than half his life working in the restaurant business, Spencer Murray has learned a thing or two about what elevates a meal to an experience. The short answer? “Hospitality”.