The oldest organized sport in North America, lacrosse has been played for nearly 1,000 years, and on September 23rd-24th, lacrosse is returning to the village of Ellicottville.

Hope you’ve been working on your arm strength over the summer… you’re going to need it for axe throwing. The Ratchet Hatchet is making a comeback in Ellicottville - bigger and better than ever with their brand new location!

Ellicottville is full of wonderful, eclectic shops, unique decor and lovely clothing, but it was missing a metaphysical touch. That is, until Good for the Spirit Gifts opened their doors in 2021 at 11 Martha Street. Now they’ve got big plans for the future.

Beadwork is truly an art, and the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum is planning an exhibition to celebrate just that. “Here, Now, and Always: Haudenosaunee Beadwork” will open on September 23rd.

Who makes the best meatball in the area? Well, that’s a loaded question, and Osteria 166 is ready to help you find the answer when they host the ultimate meatball showdown.

An opening reception will be held this Saturday for the current Tri-County Arts Council exhibit, "2023 Southern Tier Biennial A Regional Survey of Contemporary Art,"

In times like this, “Service Above Self” is more important than ever. To further help them achieve that motto, the Rotary Clubs of Ellicottville and Olean are hosting an on-line and silent basket auction.

Molly Magnotto is showcasing her ink and watercolor illustrations at the Ellicottville Memorial Library through November.

At 4,500 feet long with a capacity of 2,800 people per hour, Holiday Valley’s new six-passenger chairlift is the first in the region, and soon it will be ready to hold its first passengers!

September is here and just like that the festive flare of Fall takes over. Pumpkin spice fills the air, and you know that can mean only one thing... Pumpkinville will soon be reopening for its 2023 season!

Summer is over, school is back in session, and the leaves are beginning to change color. Is it a little sad? Yes, but it doesn’t mean the fun has to end. It’s Fall!!

Fifteen years ago, Rock City Park realized that many of their visitors were interested in rocks and fossils, so the giant Gem-Mineral-Fossil Show was born. This year, the 14th Annual show is on September 30th .

If a peaceful day in the country perusing handmade wares, delicious baked goods, and beautiful views sounds like your kind of Saturday, then you won’t want to miss the first-ever Amish Market & Fall Crawl this Saturday.

Recently, a friend of mine asked me to put together a list of leg exercises that he could do with bad knees.

New Season Means New Menu Items at Our Local Spots

Love me some summer, but I also love the excitement of a new school year approaching.

Dinner and drinks - it’s a staple for dates, family outings, work gatherings, etc. There is nothing better than having an amazing meal paired with a few fine beverages.

Although the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce hosts several festivals and events each year, Brian McFadden, chamber executive director, says Rock n’ Roll Weekend is a favorite of Ellicottville locals, though it draws many visitors, too!

The Tri-County Arts Council recently announced the winner of the Outstanding High School Senior award.

The Bob McCarthy Foundation sponsored a Summer Learning Camp for ECS students.