HoliMont will open to members this Saturday, December 17 with Exhibition slope and lift running. For non-members, the season will begin Monday, December 19.

I could write countless articles on why hydration/water is so important to our bodies. It helps flush out waste, regulates body temperature and aids your brain function.

Families, people, and friends sprinkled across the U.S. are taking this post-pandemic time in history to reflect on holiday traditions, values and their importance.

Ninety-six area families will have a brighter Christmas this year thanks to Interfaith Caregivers Gift Tree program and support from the Carroll and Dolores Anstaett Gift Tree Fund.

Are you interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Cornell Cooperative Extension is accepting applications for their next Master Gardener training class.

Once again this year, school resource officers from the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department stuffed their shopping carts full of toys and clothes to bring Christmas to area families in need.

Santa & Mrs. Claus are back in town!  The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Olean will host the ‘Visit with Santa’ at their newly built cottage in Olean’s Lincoln Park on Dec. 14. 

We have the rundown for what is in store for you at this year’s Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas, happening at EBC on Friday, December 9 beginning at 6:00pm.

Nonprofits in Cattaraugus County together raised $270,364 in just 24 hours during this year’s Cattaraugus Gives program. That total represents some 2,215 gifts from 1,356 donors.

Slow down the pace during the holiday rush and take some time to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas during Ellicottville’s annual Christmas Stroll, set for Saturday, Dec. 10 right here in the village of Ellicottville.

A community rich in dining/entertainment options got a little richer just in time for Thanksgiving, as the 12 Gates of EVL Taproom opened its doors at 14 Washington Street in downtown Ellicottville, NY.

Here in Ellicottville, we’re fortunate to have such an amazing array of shopping opportunities with a unique blend of products. If you’re looking to make a difference in your community this holiday season, step into any small business and #shoplocal.

This week we’re diving deep into The Boardroom Snowboard Shop, where Spencer Timkey and crew are stoked for fresh snow, new product, and newly formed partnerships.

From now until January 14, the public is invited to view more than 140 pieces of artwork submitted by over 50 different artists from Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties at the Tri-County Arts Council’s Small Works Show.

If you think you need to head south to golf all year long, think again! Jake Northrup, owner of Ellicottville Indoor Golf, invites golfers of all ages & skill levels to keep up their game or learn new skills at his accessible, state-of-the-art facility.

Wafts of maple syrup from Sprague’s and delicious loose hamburger scents from Red’s and Trudy’s will now be joined with the aroma of chocolates at Portville neighbor, The Chocolate Roost, an addition to Rusty Roosters Farm and Vintage. 

My final interview of a three-part series of “A Boy Band Christmas” concludes with platinum selling artist Ryan Cabrera. Starting out as a lead singer for the band Rubix Groove, Cabrera soon found success as a solo singer/songwriter and guitar player.

One of the best holiday traditions unique to the area is just around the corner. The 16th annual Bob McCarthy Irish Christmas will take place Friday, December 9 beginning at 6:00pm.

We’ve all been through it… wake up in the morning, stretch your arms and something, somewhere cracks. Sometimes it feels like you’ve relieved tension & other times it just hurts! Should you be worried about this noise that makes people think they’re falling apart? 

Happy birthday to the Sagittarius people! When the sun is going through the constellation of Sagittarius, things tend to lighten up, our hearts become lighter, and we tend to laugh more.