It’s hard to make sense of the destruction people cause sometimes, especially when it happens to a staple historic attraction. This past week, the Salamanca Rail Museum had all four of its rail cars vandalized, resulting in over $9,000 worth of damage.

The 43rd Empire State Winter Games (ESWG) Torch Relay kicks off Sunday, Jan. 29 from two starting points, Buffalo and New York City, as the beginning of its five-day journey that culminates in Lake Placid for the Opening Ceremony of the Feb. 2-5 Games.

The Chamber has set dates for their fun and fitness events - Magnificent May Mayhem, May 20; Corporate Challenge, June 22 and Allegheny River Running Fest, September 9.

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation’s 2023 scholarship process for will open to applications from area students on February 1.

A collection of colorful and creative paintings is currently featured at the Ellicottville Memorial Library through March 2023. These captivating works, created by Perrysburg resident Sandra Warrior, belies her revelation that she is self-taught and colorblind! 

Winter Blues Weekend is a great excuse to get out of Dodge and let loose in a town where the #1 goal is always the same: HAVE FUN! Get that text thread going, tally up a last-minute head count, and book your weekend with friends in Ellicottville January 20-22.

2022 was a noteworthy year, and at The Tri-County Arts Council, we are so grateful for your ongoing support in the face of so many challenges. Thank you for allowing me to grow into my new position as Executive Director.

An opening reception will be held this Saturday for the current Tri-County Arts Council exhibit, "Shifting Focus” by Peter Midgley from Wellsville, which is on display through March 18th.

Deb Fenn turns over rail trail Board leadership to Mary Brummer in 2023 after years of progress (January 17, 2023) Orchard Park, N.Y.: Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail, Inc. (ECRT) started the new year by announcing exciting leadership changes.

The laughter will echo through the hills when Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino welcomes legendary funnyman Jeff Foxworthy for a special one-night performance in the Seneca Allegany Event Center on Saturday, April 22 at 8pm.

Our team took a trip downtown to Nature’s Remedy in Ellicottville, NY this afternoon to explore some products that can help brighten up your winter season. Nature’s Remedy has a ton to offer.

Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce is looking to the community for ideas for its 2023 Santa Claus Lane ornament.

It’s real. It’s a part of life. It can be challenging, but It’s also rewarding. Today, in Cattaraugus County, 41 kids live in foster care. Is fostering a child something you have ever considered?

Fill your Ellicottville experience with a lively weekend of great Blues music during Ellicottville’s annual Winter Blues Weekend, set for January 20-22, 2023.

Thanks to a new outdoor experience at 11836 Bixby Hill Road in Arcade, dining alfresco isn’t just for the summer months anymore!

The Project 308 Gallery located at 308 Oliver Street will host a solo exhibition titled “Silent Forms” featuring multi-media artwork created by Tami Fuller.

This year, Hi-Y Farm Hemp, who has been a local, licensed hemp grower since 2017, will expand to include hemp building services under a new arm of operation: Hi-Y Hemp Building Company. 

It’s that time of year! The calendar has rolled around to January and here at the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, we will recognize Saturday, January 21, 2023 as National Squirrel Appreciation Day. 

The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation (CRCF) board of directors has announced that long-time Executive Director Karen Niemic Buchheit plans to retire September 1.

One of the many things I stress as a professional personal trainer is the speed or tempo at which you perform an exercise. Very often I need to tell clients to slow down, stop jerking and to feel the movement.