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Local Mustard Maker Announces New Products
By day, she’s Debbie Stein, Human Resources manager at HoliMont Ski Resort. By night (and weekend), she’s Aunt Deb, maker of the local hot mustard brand that is so popular, people buy it by the case
HoliMont Has Big Changes in the Works
It’s not by chance that the world’s most well-known destination ski resorts are so successful - in fact, it’s by design! By developing a master plan, resorts become well positioned to meet the needs of their members and attract more
Holiday Valley Plans to Upgrade
Holiday Valley is preparing for a busy summer of upgrades, highlighted by the installation of a new, state-of-the-art High Speed 6 Pack Chairlift that will replace the Mardi Gras High Speed Quad.
Celebrate International Whiskey Day
International Whiskey Day is fast approaching on March 27 and we have some great local options to grab yourself a glass (or a bottle) and enjoy. But what is the process behind the creation of whiskey?
Local Family Launches Maple Syrup Business
Moss Farms LLC owns the land on which their maple trees grow from which the delicious, sweet sap flows. The maple syrup production is a culmination of another dream and will be on local shelves soon.
New Salon Adds New Style to Ellicottville
Ellicottville’s newest hair salon is now open for business… Welcome to The Vintage Hairpin, located on Jefferson Street (inside the former Ava Grace Fashions building).
Remembering Joey D.
The close-knit community of Ellicottville is mourning the death of beloved, fun-loving, eccentric Joey D, who left us, at age 87, on March 14 to take his brand of zany joyfulness to that mysterious world behind the veil.
Local Author to Host Book Signing Event
The “Power Poems For Giraffes” book project provides multiple opportunities for readers to give - to self, to the local community, to the education community, and to the international community.
From Field to Fully Equipped
It’s still tough to imagine that they found enough room to fit an entire ‘village’ of 11 rentable residences between the road and the creek that flows through the woods towards town at the base of HoliMont Resort
St. Paddy’s Day: Facts & Local Fun
On St. Paddy’s Day, everyone is Irish, including the venerated St. Patrick who is celebrated worldwide on this day. (Surprising fact: St. Patrick was not Irish!) Here’s the lowdown on this patron of Ireland…
Rail Rider Jamboree Musicians Ready to Perform
Mike Gantzer & Friends are one of the acts set to perform at the 2nd annual Rail Rider Jamboree at Holiday Valley Resort this Saturday, March 18.
Summer Fest Headliner Announced
As ski season winds down and the snow melts away, the anticipation of who’s playing Summer Music Festival runs high amongst both the locals and visitors who have made it a tradition to spend the July 4th holiday here in Ellicottville.
Still More Winter Fun to Be Had
If you thought Mardi Gras and Winter Carnival were as crazy as it gets, you’re in for a wild ride over the next few weeks.
Annual Chamber Ski Day, March 23rd
The season may be winding down but Winter isn't over yet! The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce has finalized plans for their annual Chamber Ski Day
EBC Giving Back - McCarthy’s Celtic Red
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Dan Minner, brew master at Ellicottville Brewing Company has brought back a limited-edition of McCarthy’s Celtic Red.
Pets, Supplies, and Outdoor Adventure Gear
It’s hard to put a label on Ellicottville Aquatics Pet Store. Located at 4343 South Whalen Road in Great Valley, they’ve gone from being a tiny shop with a few aquariums, to taking over the whole of the old Green Gables Antique store building.
TimberHut Cabin Company Explodes into Nationwide Market
Marble counters with waterfall edges, hardwood flooring, and acoustic panels for noise control… If you think these features can’t be found in accommodations at a remote campsite, then you don’t know TimberHut Cabin Company.
ECS Students to Perform Broadway Hit
When "Fiddler on the Roof" opened on Broadway, it was nominated for ten Tony awards and it won nine of them. Then it broke the record for the longest-running musical.
Recap of ECS Basketball Class D Semi-Finals
Both Boys and Girls Teams Suffered Season Ending Losses
History of Mardi Gras
The most frequent question about Ellicottville’s Mardi Gras Parade is that it’s in March, weeks after Shrove Tuesday and well into the season of Lent, yet it is called Mardi Gras, which is over.