If you’ve lived in Western New York - specifically Cattaraugus County - then you’ve most likely heard of a man named Bradley Poole. And if you haven’t yet, you’re about to.

Running builds character … at least that’s what my 3rd grade gym teacher told me. I hated her for it. Every lap we had to do I became more bitter and tired. It wasn’t until many years later that I understood what she meant by character. 

After a long year of staring at bare sidewalks, the village benches have found themselves back where they belong.  Many of them, adorned with plaques, are more than just places to sit and rest.

ECS 5th grade teacher Nick Smith, along with Special Ed teacher Kristin Rocco, have been spending class time with their students cleaning up the courtyard to create a relaxing and beautiful open-air space for students and faculty to use.

Exactly one year to the day after the Station Bistro opened its doors, the thriving West Valley restaurant is ready to re-open after its three-week spring break to share a fresh menu, new live music and events, and very soon, a new chef!

A herd of African antelopes graze in the lush shrubbery when suddenly, the wind shifts, carrying a new yet familiar scent. The antelope’s initial response to danger is to not move a single muscle, to embody the statue stance, and resemble stone-stillness.

We've all taken a week (OK, maybe a month) off our workout routines every now and then. But will your fitness hiatus completely sideline your progress or just be a little hiccup in an otherwise healthy body?

The Ellicottville Village Board gathered for its monthly discussion on Tuesday, May 18th. The meeting opened with some good news, as the group went over the increase of this year’s county sales tax check. The amount of $108,010.62 is up by 4.9% compared to the previous term.

The Olean Sports and Social Group and the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to present the first of many TACO the TOWN CRAWL events.   It is a fundraiser to raise money for not one but two service dogs through the WNY Heroes / Pawsitive for Heroes.

Great news! COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted but caution and common sense is still a good way to proceed.  Kayak weather has begun!  

The Ellicottville Memorial Library is pleased to announce the generous donation of funds from the Rotary Club of Ellicottville Foundation for Youth to hire a local student as a summer intern.

As the entire world enters into a ‘new’ normal, Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce is presenting a new option for this year’s Home Show – the Home Show Palooza!

The Ellicottville Village Planning Board gathered for their monthly meeting this past Tuesday, May 11th. The agenda included three public hearings and seven items of business, with a main focus on architectural additions throughout town.

It’s time to dig out the shin guards and lace up those soccer cleats for the 2021 summer season. Ellicottville Youth Soccer President tells ellicottvilleNOW what the pandemic year has been like and the excitement going into this season.

The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce announced at its Annual General meeting that board member John Karassik had decided not to run for another term on the Board of Directors.

Directions in Independent Living is seeking visual artwork portraying the joy and exuberance of athletic ability by artists with disabilities for an art competition which runs through June 11th.

The Ellicottville American Legion Post 659 will conduct Memorial Day services on Monday, May 31st beginning at 11:00am on the lawn of the Town/Village Hall.

As a child growing up on his family’s dairy farm, Caleb Henning wasn’t necessarily planning on becoming an engineer one day. His natural curiosity for understanding how things work soon developed into self-taught programming skills.

One of the more interesting things about life is knowing that you really never know what’s going to happen next. As a result sometimes you will find yourself in situations that, for better or for worse, you never in a hundred years expected to be in.

After an epic (and socially distant) winter, Holiday Valley is humming full steam ahead with summertime activities. Much like the winter months, HV will offer a plethora of outdoor activities great for the entire family.