PennBrad Oil Museum
The ANF Visitors Bureau, the official Destination Marketing Organization for McKean County, announces the release of the new promotional video, “Penn Brad Oil Museum-Explore the Gold Rush of the Billion Dollar Oil Field.”
Taste Test
There are so many flavorful option to choose from the restaurants in and around Ellicottville. We are showcasing just a few of our favorite food and drink picks. What are you in the mood for?
Virtual 5K Run/Walk/Ride
Directions in Independent Living will honor the historic passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a Virtual 3.1 Mile Run/Walk/Ride from Monday, July 26th through August 2nd.
Slam Dunk!
THE MACKER IS on the schedule in Olean! Entries are now being accepted for the Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament, to be played August 20th-22nd on Delaware Avenue in downtown Olean.
StrOlean #2
The next edition of Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce’s StrOlean event is set for Friday, August 13th, with the final one set for Friday, October 1st.
Suicide Prevention in Cattaraugus County
This past year, suicide rates within the United States has dropped by 6%, according to the NY Times. As the data continues to be sifted, let us zoom in on an expert in Catt. County who has thoughts and insight as to the decrease in percentages.
Five Fitness Fixes
Are you spending hours working out every week, and not getting the results you want? Chances are you might have a bad habit or two when it comes to exercising.
BOCES Recognized
The Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES Public Relations/Graphic Design/Print Shop team recently received recognition from the National School Public Relations Association in several categories in the 2021 competition.
Village Planning Board Notes
Plans for a new retail cigar store and private smoking lounge serving beer, wine and spirits will be aired in a public hearing August 10, 2021 at 5:30pm in the second-floor meeting room of Ellicottville Town Hall.
Four Ellicottville Graduates Receive CRCF Scholarship Awards
Four Ellicottville Central School graduates recently received scholarship awards from funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.
Ellicottville, Salamanca, West Valley Grads Receive New CRCF Scholarships
Three area graduates recently received scholarship awards being made for the first time under newly established scholarship funds, managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community.
Area Graduates Receive CRCF Scholarships to Pursue business-Related Degrees
Eight area graduates recently received awards from scholarship funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation to support students pursing degrees in business-related areas of study.
Little Valley Fund Supports Park Project; Summer Activities in Village
When Carol Gloff established the Little Valley Fund, she did so with the dream of giving back and supporting beautification projects to foster a more vibrant future for the hometown she loved.
Ellicottville Library Kicks Off Kids Summer Reading Program
The Ellicottville Memorial Library invites children from birth up through 12th grade to participate in the Summer Reading Program, where they will learn about five of the most well known classes of creatures.
New Presidents Sworn in For the Ellicottville & Olean Rotary Clubs
Doug Anderson, Rotary Club of Ellicottville President; and Paula Bernstein and Jeri Fedora, Olean Rotary Club Co-Presidents, were sworn in during a recent meeting at the Old Library Restaurant.
Summer in Ellicottville
School’s out. Temps are up. Events are ON! It’s wonderful to see the return of graduation parties, full attendance weddings, and concerts both big and small. Combine these with pool days, backyard BBQs and bonfires and I’d say we’re back to celebrating the summer in non-Covid style!
Stroll the Streets
The best excitement is always the unexpected, and unexpected is just what people have come to love about Ellicottville’s Stroll the Streets. On Friday evenings, the streets of Ellicottville come alive in the summer.
“HillTap” at Holiday Valley
42 North Brewing Company is hosting the 1st Annual HillTap Festival at Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville, NY. HillTap will be a day-long festival that integrates craft beer, music, and adventure sports atop the mountain at Spruce Lake.
Happy Birthday, Ellicottville
There’s no time like the present to celebrate the past, and next weekend is the perfect occasion to honor 201 years of the town of Ellicottville! The Historical Society is hosting the bicentennial celebration, complete with a street dance, parade, and so much more!
Poole-ing Together
In early June, Bradley Poole, a local trainer and business owner, started a run of ultramarathon proportions – 300 miles in 3 short days to raise money and awareness for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.