Holiday Valley Realty Co. celebrated a fantastic 2020 sales year this past Tuesday afternoon at a special luncheon held at John Harvard’s Brew House.

Let’s jog back to 1989, the Berlin wall comes down. The record (those are coming back again!) of the year, Wind Beneath My Wings, by Bette Midler. The top movie? Driving Miss Daisy.

Several years ago the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce took on the responsibility of providing and installing the beautiful tree lighting you see downtown on Washington and Monroe Streets.

Some will despise me for saying this, but I’m one of those people who love Monday mornings. I usually take a few minutes to analyze the last week, leave any shortcomings in the dust, and set new goals for the upcoming week.

Certainly we are all ready to put 2020 behind us. A dumpster fire of a year it was, to say the least. Across the globe, communities went from thriving to shutdown.

While it’s true that the pandemic has created significant obstacles to traveling, working, and learning, it has also created a significant change in pace in the most ordinary aspects of life.

Never in a million years did Walter Baranowski of Springville, NY think an obscure backyard hobby would land him on national television … but national television is just where he found himself.

With the long winter and abundance of snow, Chautauqua County has become a destination for travelers interested in many types of winter activities.

January is Learn-to-Ski or Snowboard Month; The Tubing Park is open; Your Turn Women’s Ski Clinic

As we grow and our perspectives broaden, we are given countless opportunities to make the world better for ourselves and our communities.

The popularity of the sport of disc golf has exploded, especially over the summer months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This past year proved to be yet another busy, challenging (and scary) year, but in the end, let’s hope 2020 ends with a ray of hope for us all with a New Year right around the corner, a prosperous 2021. 

As the temperature dips, bundle up and head outside. In the Allegheny National Forest Region of northwestern Pennsylvania, enjoy birdwatching, snowmobiling, cross-country and downhill skiing.

At a time when agencies are seeing increased demand for mental and behavioral health services… the Mental Wellness Fund in Cattaraugus County provided a needed boost in the form of the grants.

Worry is everywhere … near, far, and every place in between. All of us worry, especially during a worldwide pandemic.  You are certainly not alone.

Winter Solstice has come and gone, ushering in the official beginning of winter.  And, if you’re a snowsports enthusiast, this season means a lot to you.

Acme Business is pleased to announce it has received a state-funded grant facilitated by the Olean Business Development Corporation (OBDC) to support the Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

The thought of food delivers such a strong message… Especially at this time of year. It’s an every day preparation for so many, a table set and a meal that fills you up. But for some in our area, a stomach growls and the resources aren’t available.

The Virtual Auction held the evening of Friday, Dec. 18th was certainly a fun time for all that participated. Bob’s presence was obvious to all for Bob McCarthy’s 15th annual Irish Christmas Re-imagined.

This month, the Chamber’s Christmas in Ellicottville Committee decided to create and sell an EVL face covering. The Chamber purchased them and all of the proceeds were earmarked for the Ellicottville Food Pantry.