In late-summer, ski resorts around the country began announcing operating procedures for the upcoming season. Fortunately, skiing/snowboarding already takes place in an environment where social distancing isn’t only prevalent, it’s encouraged.

When longtime Holiday Valley Ski Patrol member Bill Lounsbury lost his right leg to osteosarcoma cancer in 1982, he was back on the slopes eight weeks later.

Get outdoors and celebrate autumn in Ellicottville each weekend through October.

In 2012, Ellicottville Times founder Jennie Acklin had an epiphany. Inspired by the extensive trail systems in Colorado, she asked herself: “Why couldn’t we make this happen in Ellicottville?”

eNOW: What a wild year it's been! How did The City Garage deal with the pandemic pandemonium?

TREY: What a year indeed! Everyone has been faced with many challenges in the course of this pandemic …

eNOW: You guys officially opened your doors at the top of September. How was business for the first month?

SPENCER: We weren't really sure what to expect going into the season. Are people going to be apprehensive? Nervous? Excited?

eNOW: What are the most anticipated additions to the lifestyle line this upcoming winter season? 

KIM: We carry a fun and trendy selection of mountain lifestyle wear … more this season that ever before!

eNOW: What changes will the Dekdebruns Apex Store introduce in the wake of COVID-19 safety regulations? 

GREG: We have implemented new safety standards in the fight against COVID-19 …

The Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce hosted their monthly membership meeting Thursday morning, Oct. 1, 2020 at the Wingate By Wyndham to discuss a special holiday project and the non-Fall Festival.

Sean Cornelius, owner of the Weed Ross Insurance Group, is no stranger to giving back. He’s of the attitude that the more you give, the more exposure your business gets — therefore, garnering more business — which allows you to keep giving back.

The EVL Halloween Half & 5k race has received the green light, and organizers Doug and Gwen Bush of EnduranceFactor are grateful for the ability to bring this race back to the beautiful rural roads of Ellicottville.

What is a collection? If I stopped you randomly on the street, waving cash, offering you a wad of bills for a simple definition, would you be able to answer?

Some know Corey Hacker as a nine-year member of the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team. Others know him as the director of the HoliMont FLITE Team. Still, others know him as “Dad” or “Uncle Corey.”

In 2015, Trenton Pierce - currently a fifth-grader at Ellicottville Central School - was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a fatal disorder with no present cure.

The date was recorded as October 6 when Grove Hurlburt purchased 150 acres, Lot 57, making him the first purchaser of land from the Holland Land Company in the area that eventually was established as the town of Ellicottville.

The September meeting of the Ellicottville Village Board kicked off with welcoming Sean Lowes to the Board; he has been appointed to the seat left vacant due to Spencer Murray’s resignation. 

Incumbent Mayor John A. Burrell (Republican, New Village) will serve another 4-year term as Mayor, beating challenger William Coolidge (Village Strong) with a vote of 81-39.

A few weeks ago, Ellicottville Brewing Company teased “Fall Festival Reimagined” on its social media channels. Owner Peter Kreinheder and his team felt it was necessary to remind people that even though there’s no Fall Festival this year, Ellicottville is still as fun as ever. 

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The rescheduled 2020 Mayoral Election is upon us. For the majority of the year we have been listening in our small village to the back-and-forth of this election.