Susie B. Chase, 79, of Great Valley, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025 at her home. She was born on July 9, 1945 in Humphrey, daughter of the late Harry and Hazel (Herlett) Chapman.

As the snow gives way to green and golf carts emerge from hibernation, one final event of ski season will take center stage. Its purpose: to reflect on and honor all the dedicated individuals who play an integral role in making winter fun for all of us. 

There’s a lot to be happy about heading into spring in Ellicottville. To kick off the season, EnduranceFactor is bringing their Happy Half Marathon & 5k back to Ellicottville for the 10th time.

The Annual WNY Maple Festival is the ideal way to usher in the vibrant season of spring. The weekend of April 26-27th celebrate 61 years of welcoming all Western New Yorkers into the maple tradition.

Ellicottville has been without an active club for several years, and the Little Valley Club has recently stepped in to care for the optical needs (and some auditory needs as well) of our citizens in need.

Registration is officially open for HomeCare & Hospice Foundation’s 29th Annual Hospice Hope: Walk, Run, & Bike, presented by DataBranch.

HomeCare & Hospice Foundation has received a generous $1,000 donation from Paul Brown Chevrolet as part of its Paul Brown Cares! program. This contribution will assist with the Foundation’s 2025 events.

Are you tired of your lunch box options? Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County will host “Lunch Box Swaps” on Thursday, April 10th from 5:30-7:30pm.

Using crystals in our daily lives is not a woo-woo thing at all. In fact, we have crystals in our body! The formation of quartz, the second most common mineral in earth’s crust, takes from thousands to millions of years to form.

Ever wondered if time travel is possible? While the Eldred WWII Museum may not have a time machine, their upcoming “Night at the Museum” event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a 1940s time-travel experience.

Spring into a new season and join Allegany State Park’s Environmental Educators for a week filled with fun indoor and outdoor activities. 

Total Senior Care invites the community to its Senior Health & Fitness Fair on Wednesday, May 28th. This free event is designed to provide older adults and their caregivers with valuable resources to support healthy aging and overall well-being.

Dining In the Dark, features several booths which offer experiences in what it is like to navigate this world while totally blind or visually impaired.

Mark your calendar for Friday, April 11th, when the Post 659 (located at 6500 Maples Road) spring meat raffle will take place!

Johnny Stanz, who has defied death multiple times in both military service and civilian life, has turned his heartfelt words into a children’s book.

Updates have been made to address the Poverty Hill and Irish Hill culverts.

From outdoor recreation to seasonal festivals, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as the days grow longer and the temperatures rise.

Age-related mobility limitations are a fact of life for many older adults.

A Sunday Bonus night has been added to Friday and Saturday (April 4 and 5) as your last opportunities to experience this year’s memorable evenings.

You and the special 2-8 year old(s) in your life can go on literary adventures.