Brooke Skiba, one of E.A.R.S.’ many dedicated volunteers loves Halloween and has toyed with the idea of having a Halloween fundraiser event for years.

The St. Bonaventure University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams assisted Santa and Mrs. Claus with checking the holiday decorations. 

The new event proposed by the GOACC Events Committee last fall is lining up with restaurants, activities and fun! 

Letter to the editor: As Ellicottville readies itself to host its largest Festival of the year, we would like to let you know what we have been working on.

Here’s a pair we love to see… running shoes and Halloween costumes! Coming up on Saturday, October 21, 2023, is the 10th annual EVL Halloween Half Marathon and 5K.

This week, two of Ellicottville’s finest businesses are enjoying their anniversaries. That’s something that deserves celebration.


The Fall season offers lots to be enjoyed, with craft shows, festivals, and calendars marked with annual autumn favorites. This month of October, be sure to add the 11th annual W.I.L.M.A. Woolly Bear Weekend to your schedules.

Who wouldn’t leap at the chance to spend an evening just chilling and playing with glow sticks for fun? Come on over to Ellicottville Brewing’s Little Valley location for the Little Valley Happenings’ 1st Annual “Glow in the Park” Party.   

Now that fall is officially here, the folks at Mud, Sweat n’ Gears are even more excited for ski season, and one employee in particular is more prepared than ever.

Hands up if you are one of those people who remembers random bits of information that you really never use. If that sounds familiar, we have the perfect event for you.

It’s Fall Festival in Ellicottville this weekend and we love to stroll the streets, eat the treats and show up for the shops. But what if you can’t get enough of the Fall Festivities? What if you want this party to keep on rolling?

The Chautauqua-Lake Erie region of Western New York comes alive with color and fun activities each autumn.

When you think of autumn in the Enchanted Mountains, chances are you start to think of a visit to Pumpkinville, warm days with cool nights, and colorful Festivals!

Showcasing Our Top Picks of the Fall Season

As Pennsylvania’s only National Forest, the Allegheny National Forest is always a stunningly beautiful location to experience the brilliant fall colors.

In February, I like so many others, took a CPR course at the Ellicottville Fire Company. At the end of the class, it was announced that there is a shortage of ambulance drivers and EMTs, so I grabbed an application and signed up!

Forty-three years ago, Tina Zerbian began working at Connecting Communities in Action. Now she is this year’s recipient of the New York State Senate “Woman of Distinction” award for the 57th Senate District.

There is a wide variety of autumn adventure to be found around every corner, and the Ellicottville Historical Society is ready to get the ball rolling with their “Legends, Lore & Ghosts of Ellicottville” Lecture with author Amanda Woomer, on October 4th.

I know we all wish we could take our puppies everywhere. Unfortunately, most work places are not pet accessible, so where do we leave them all day?

Mayor John Burrell called to order the Village of Ellicottville Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 19. Following the Pledge to the Flag, Members started off by addressing some Good News.