Town Board Meeting
The Ellicottville Town Board, meeting for its monthly session Dec. 15th by telephone hookup, has scheduled a public hearing on a proposed agreement for cable services from Spectrum Northeast LLC.
Ellicottville Fire Company Installation of Officers
The installation banquet for the Ellicottville Fire Department was held Saturday, Dec. 11th. The new 2022 officers were sworn in and the EFD also recognized 15 of their top responders.
“Breakfast with Santa” Raises Donations for Ellicottville Food Pantry
This year’s Christmas in Ellicottville Breakfast with Santa raised donations for the Ellicottville Food Pantry in the form of non-perishable food items and $783 in cash donations.
Santa Sheriff Program Provides Christmas Joy For Area Families
Every year, Cattaraugus County Sheriff deputies flood the aisles of Walmart and local stores with the mission of bringing gifts and Christmas joy to needy area families. This year the program will support 71 children from 22 families.
Another Successful “Bob McCarthy’s” Irish Christmas
The Virtual Auction held online last Friday Dec. 17th night was certainly a great time for all that participated. Bob’s presence was obvious to all for Bob McCarthy’s 16th annual Irish Christmas.
Ellicottville to Kentucky
It started with a Facebook post. J.P. O’Connell saw a photo of a man whose family lost everything in the recent tornadoes that ripped through Kentucky.
GI Threads
Who says you can’t open a business in the middle of a global pandemic? Certainly not Gabby Iuculano, who not only started her own business in Lakewood, but also opened a second location in Ellicottville this fall!
New Name, Same Reputation
Kabob House re-opens its doors for the winter season with a new name and a new look. Co-Owner/operator Amber Rafi took time out of her busy holiday schedule to fill us in on everything Kabob House.
Kaleigh Wilday Fund
The annual grants made from the Kaleigh Wilday Endowment Fund include several Ellicottville-based organizations, honoring the outpouring of love and support that the Wilday family has received from the community.
NOW this… by Brenda
If you’re looking to make a difference in your community this holiday season, step into any small business and #shoplocal.
Local Artist Connection: Chris Maloney
As the entertainment industry starts making a comeback, we are going to feature local artists to highlight their music. For our first feature, we caught up with Chris Maloney, an acoustic singer that has been entertaining patrons for 30 years.
Ellicottville’s Holiday Marketplace
This holiday season, support small business in and around Ellicottville. We’ve gathered some great picks for your holiday browsing pleasure.
Children in the Arts
The Fox Derwick Family Supporting Children in the Arts Fund will provide children and youth in the Olean community financial support to attend classes & programs in the fine and performing arts.
The Gift of Presence
As the days get darker and the air gets colder at the start of the winter months, humanity prepares to celebrate the year they have had and the return of light moving forward with a myriad of religious holidays.
Tips to Keep Your Fitness & Diet on Track During the Holidays
The holidays can be a real challenging time of year for your waistline and fitness routines. You may wonder, “Is it possible to celebrate the season without packing on extra pounds?” The answer is YES!
The Lions Club
The Lions Club … we all “know” about them, but would you be able to explain to a friend what they actually do? In most cases, the answer is probably no.
CCIDA Will Back Financial Incentives for Allegany Crossings LLC
The CCIDA Board agreed to an inducement resolution for the estimated $12 million project that will be spent to convert the former Kmart shopping center to self-storage units and retail businesses.
Christmas in Ellicottville … All Month Long!
What’s better than the shopping mall or Amazon this holiday season? … a visit to Ellicottville, New York! Find everything you need for under the Christmas tree in Ellicottville’s downtown business district.
“Bob McCarthy’s” Irish Christmas Goes Totally Virtual
In our 16th year, we had hoped to go back to a live event with the help of Ellicottville Brewing Co. However, in light of the recent surge of the pandemic, we must move to a “virtual only auction” like last year.
Jingle Bell Jubilee Take Two
The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce’s first Jingle Bell Jubilee held last Friday was a great success! A holiday event featuring many activities and events, the Jubilee will be back this Friday, December 10th from 4:30-9:00pm.
