Support for Local Projects
Six nonprofit agencies recently received grants from the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation’s Community Fund to support projects & initiatives that support the changing needs of Cattaraugus County residents.
Mastering the Pull-Up
When I expanded my studio in 2015, I purchased a commercial grade pull-up bar with high hopes of having pull-up contests. That dream was only recently made into a reality when a few of my clients became passionate about pull-ups.
EFT Tapping - A Quick Stress Reliever
With the bells chiming and ringing in 2022, aren’t we all looking for easy and quick remedies to relieve some of our stress? A simple technique called EFT tapping could be your answer!
Suzy’s Star Readings
Happy birthday to all the Aquarius people out there! You can tell an Aquarius because they don’t really enjoy “peopling” very much, they are brilliant thinkers, visionaries, and have a love of weird things.
Village Board Notes
The Ellicottville Village Board reviewed the conditions of its 12 downtown light poles after one snapped off at its base. The mayor also fielded several complaints about refuse pick-up.
Town Board Notes
The Ellicottville Town Board convened for its monthly meeting Jan. 19th and discussed the need for a winter traffic study on Route 219 that will help address growing problems.
Kyle Benish Named New Head Golf Professional at Holiday Valley
Holiday Valley President & General Manager, Dennis Eshbaugh, announced that Kyle Benish will become the Head Golf Professional at Holiday Valley starting April 1, 2022.
Alfred State Graduate Helping to Punt Away Childhood Cancer
Madison Szpaicher, a 2017 Alfred State College sport management graduate, has been able to find a career that combines her love of sports and her desire to help others, with the P.U.N.T. Foundation.
Holiday Valley Planning 6 Passenger Chairlift
With an eye on the future, Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville, NY is planning the construction of a 6-passenger chairlift starting in the summer of 2022, with completion of the lift in September 2023.
Women2Women Ski Clinic
In this new year comes many new events. One in particular is the Women2Women, a global program dedicated to creating a diverse and engaged community of female skiers.
Meet the Staff
The staff at Holiday Valley prides itself on having unique personalities, a love for guest-centric customer service and having fun! This week, we caught up with Justin Whalen, one of HV’s snowboard instructors.
Compass Cycling Studio
Ashley Biryla and her family are thrilled to combine their two passions – skiing and cycling – and share them with others at HoliMont this winter.
Skis, Snowshoes & Fat Bikes
Explore the woods and various points of interest at Allegany State Park by taking part in any one of their guided Snowshoe hikes, cross country tour or fat bike fun rides.
Meals on Wheels
A valid driver’s license, a vehicle, and an hour a week: that’s all someone needs to make a difference in their local community, according Cattaraugus County’s Meals on Wheels program.
Winter Blues Weekend
Fill your Ellicottville experience with a lively weekend of great Blues music during Ellicottville’s annual Winter Blues Weekend, set for January 21, 22 and 23, 2022.
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Thanks to The Cancer Services Program of Steuben, Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua Counties, free screenings for cervical cancer are locally available for people without insurance.
Muscle Imbalances… Why & How to Fix Them
If your right arm has ever confidently banged out a set of bicep curls or rows at the gym while the left has struggled to keep up, you know what it feels like when one side of your body is stronger than the other.
Squirrel Appreciation Day
Although this date has been on each of its annual squirrel calendars they produce, Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce will (finally) recognize Friday, January 21, 2022 as National Squirrel Appreciation Day.
New Regional President
Eric Feldstein has been named M&T Bank Regional President of Western New York in addition to his role as Head of Business Banking, beginning in March of 2022.
New Scholarship Established
The Lee W. & Jeremie L. Swartz Pitt-Bradford Scholarship Fund will provide support for graduates of Olean High School or Archbishop Walsh Academy who continue their education at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.