For lifelong poet and author Katie Benatovich, the giraffe became the symbol of a greater mission - to promote social emotional growth and learning through books.

If you’ve ever lost a pet, you know what an incredibly heartbreaking experience it is. They bring so much comfort and love, that once that’s gone, it leaves a painful emptiness. And sometimes we’re not sure what to do with that.

After selling out in its inaugural year, the Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail (ECRT) will once again host a 42-mile charity bike ride from East Aurora to Ellicottville this fall.

The Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES Graphic Design/Print Shop team recently received recognition in several categories in the nationwide Communication Awards competition.

It’s hard to get through life without straining a muscle, spraining a ligament, suffering a headache or wrenching your back. But, when something hurts, what will make it feel better - ice or heat?

Happy birthday to all the Cancer people! Everyone has an area of life that is ruled by Cancer. Look to your own 4th house, or any planets in the sign of Cancer, or the cusp that Cancer is on in your chart.

Ellicottville Mayor John Burrell pressed Village and Town Engineer and other Village staff to dredge Elk Creek in 2022, repeating his earlier appeals to prevent future flooding and bank destabilization.

The question of assigning a full-time School Resource Officer to work at Ellicottville Central School had been placed on hold but was revived & may be settled if employment terms can be worked out.

The Great Valley Town Board will begin working with a consultant of North by Northeast Communications to help draft a Comprehensive Plan update and assist with other development issues.

One of Griffis Sculpture Park’s newest sculptures is calling Ellicottville home for the summer. A 10-foot-tall bronze sculpture of Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas is currently located in front of the Village Gazebo for all to enjoy.

Officials from Holiday Valley recently presented checks to several local programs as a way of giving back to the community. The funds are generated through the year at various Holiday Valley events.

The Ellicottville Memorial Library is hosting a demonstration of how to get started with borrowing ebooks and audiobooks through the Libby app.

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness month and in honor of that, Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardener Program has planted a Memory Garden at Ellicottville’s Nannen Arboretum on Wednesday, June 22nd.

Every year roughly 300 warriors gather to make an impact on the cancer research arena and support cutting edge therapies. Their objective: seven days of cycling across NYS to raise funds for cancer research.

Singer & bassist John Payne, of Asia featuring John Payne, will join Lou Gramm, formerly of Foreigner and John Elefante, formerly of Kansas for one remarkable night of music slopeside in Ellicottville July 2nd.

WNY’s largest (and last) high school track meet of 2022 played out over two sun splashed days of spirited competition June 3-4 at West Seneca West High School.

David & Irene Krahe made their home and raised their family as a part of the Olean community at 123 S. 9th St. The Krahe family will celebrate in the house where they were raised one last time on Saturday, June 25th.

Dignitaries, sponsors and invited guests gathered June 12th for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the city of Olean’s newest disc golf course – and its second in the past year.

You know that strength training will help you meet your goals, no matter what they are.  And you know a strong body is a healthy body.  But, starting a whole new workout routine can be daunting.

This is Suzy Woo, your friendly astrologer. This month, I wanted to do something a little different for my beautiful readers. How can you steer your own ship in the direction of your dreams when others are facing a tsunami?