In an effort to recognize our resilient business community, the Small Business Development Center has created the first ever Entrepreneurs of the Year Awards for our region. 

Don’t judge, but in my world, every season is pumpkin season. Every season is also pineapple season, potato season, and pink lemonade season.  But pumpkins are front and center right now.

Few things say “fall” like a visit to the pumpkin patch, a fresh pumpkin donut, or a nice cold pumpkin ale, and now you can enjoy all of these autumn delights at Pumpkinville!

As August gives way to September, most local 17-year-olds are gearing up for their final year of high school, a year devoted to last hurrahs, fun with friends, and college plans. Ellicottville native Callie Rounds is not like most 17-year-olds, however.

For its fifth year running, spanning over a three-day period across two venues, athletes of all skill levels and ages will huddle up in Ellicottville for the 2021 Lacrosse Festival.

Music. Classic cars. Great food. Put them all together and you get your chance to close out summer in style at Ellicottville’s Rock N’ Roll Weekend.

Edna Northrup passed away on September 8, 2021. She died surrounded by family at her home on the Pengilly Hill Farm in Ellicottville, NY. Visitation will be at the Yodeler Lodge at Holiday Valley on Friday, September 10th and Saturday, September 11th.

Ellicottville is proud to be a Tree City USA, which means we inventory and curate our beloved Village trees. A few were removed on Thursday morning that were overgrown and/or diseased. Some will just get a haircut. 

Here are some of the key components of Ellicottville Central School’s reopening plan for the 2021-22 school year. For the full document, please visit www.ellicottvillecentral.com.

Holiday Valley was recently recognized by two local publications with two prominent awards. Buffalo Spree named Holiday Valley the winner of its reader-voted Best Family Fun (winter) award. And the Buffalo News voters gave the resort the Best of 716 Best Ski Resort in WNY.

Ellicottville Central Superintendent Bob Miller sat down with ellicottvilleNOW to discuss the school’s reopening plans and updates on the school’s capital project, including the school’s plan to operate 5 days a week for all students, and a more “normal” pattern for fall sports.

They can hurt, they can heal, they bring us honey and they help bring forth fruits and flowers into this abundant world we live in. Everything that honey bees do benefit something else. Even their stings hold medicinal benefits for those that are not allergic.

Advocates of the proposed Ellicottville Skatepark are excited to announce a major grant that puts the project within reach of its goal. The Niagara Frontier Automobile Dealers Association has awarded $100,000 to the Ellicottville project.

Holiday Valley hosted the 18th annual Ellicottville Library Pro Am on August 9th with a field of 84 players competing, including 21 WNY PGA Pros and 63 local amateurs. The players enjoyed a beautiful day and the Library appreciates the great support. 

A move to repopulate Ellicottville with full-time residents is becoming a key issue in the discussions surrounding the Downtown Revitalization Initiative project.

The Ellicottville Town Board, during its monthly meeting, talked to Animal Control Officer Paul Timkey who wants to continue in his job but recommended the town contract for placement services with the SPCA of Cattaraugus County.

The weather was beautiful, the food was outstanding, and our village was full of smiles and laughter. This past weekend we celebrated our annual Taste of Ellicottville which included 19 local restaurants.

Since 2015, Paws of Honor has made it their mission to bring awareness to retired K9s across America. It is now responsible for the care of over 200 ex-military and law enforcement dogs across 17 states. 

Do yourself a favor … take advantage of what’s left of summer and #GetOutside! The season  will soon start to wind down and fall is literally just around the corner.  If you’re looking for outdoor events, August is packed with options.

On Saturday, August 28th, the Rotary Club of Ellicottville invites you to an evening of food, fun and good vibes with its annual Tuscan Moon event, taking place at Holiday Valley’s Cabana Bar.