Last ski season, a couple of avid local snowboarders banded together and created the Alpine Surf Club. Sharing a passion for the winter sport, it was a fun and informal way of getting out each week to shred the slopes of Holiday Valley with friends. 

The 11th Annual Agents of Hope Golf Tournament to Defeat ALS is now underway – with a spin. Rather than the traditional single-day format that’s usually held at the Chautauqua Golf Club, this year’s virtual tournament runs from August 19th through September 20th.

Everyone’s favorite Italian joint is finally making its post-Covid debut Labor Day weekend. On Friday, Sept. 4th at 5:00 PM, Villaggio in downtown Ellicottville will reopen its doors to the public.

This year, as Ellicottville celebrates its bicentennial, ellicottvilleNOW delves into the stories behind the names of the town’s favorite businesses.

Barely two years old, Ellicottville Greens has already become the largest sustainable vertical farm in western New York.

It separates the good from the great. It’s communication, reliability, enthusiasm, support, unity … 

Holiday Valley will host its 9th annual Mudslide Obstacle Race. This off-road run takes place on the ski trails where runners must navigate eleven obstacles along the very muddy 3.5-mile or 5.4-mile courses.

We all have read headline after headline of ‘new normal’, ‘embrace the shift’, ‘pivot into a new way of living’ … it is cumbersome and only adds to the stress of everything.

With acres of free access public lands, the Allegheny National Forest - with cabins, camping, boating, fishing and over 600 miles of multi-use, multi-season trails - is a haven for anyone seeking to get outdoors and enjoy nature.

One of the many things I stress as a professional personal trainer is the speed or tempo at which you perform an exercise. Very often I need to tell clients to slow down, stop jerking and to feel the movement.

The Ellicottville, NY ski resort reinvests with new snowmaking, LED lighting and equipment for the 2020-21 winter season.

The August meeting of the Village Board opened with Good News, as the Annual Financial Report Update had been filed on time with the state.

With plenty of summer still on the table, NOW is the time to fill your cup with adventure.  We have a great menu of outdoor destinations to choose from. Explore as many as you can before the days run short.

The CCIDA has been reaching out to officials associated with the Amazon project touting the benefits of the county in the hopes of luring the company to the Southern Tier.

Citing consistently low COVID-19 infection rates, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on August 7th schools may reopen their doors to students for in-person instruction.

Awaiting guidance from state leadership, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Board of Directors chose to pause all fall sports until September 21st.

Community. How sweet it is to live in one that doubles as a family. Full-time residents, part-time homeowners, business owners, our visitors. We are all connected.

It all started in a basement. The year was 2015 and Disney-Pixar’s film Finding Nemo was taking the world by storm. Two friends, noticing the exponential growth in clownfish demand, had a crazy idea.

The August meeting of the Ellicottville Village Planning Board opened with discussion regarding a Special Meeting held July 28th.

You know that strength training will help you meet your goals, no matter what they are.  And you know a strong body is a healthy body.  But, starting the whole new workout routine can be daunting,