Local Brenda Perks Local Brenda Perks

Ellicottville to Kentucky

It started with a Facebook post.  J.P. O’Connell saw a photo of a man whose family lost everything in the recent tornadoes that ripped through Kentucky. 

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Local Mary Heyl Local Mary Heyl

GI Threads

Who says you can’t open a business in the middle of a global pandemic? Certainly not Gabby Iuculano, who not only started her own business in Lakewood, but also opened a second location in Ellicottville this fall!

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Local Caitlin Croft Local Caitlin Croft

New Name, Same Reputation

Kabob House re-opens its doors for the winter season with a new name and a new look. Co-Owner/operator Amber Rafi took time out of her busy holiday schedule to fill us in on everything Kabob House. 

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Local Caitlin Croft Local Caitlin Croft

The Lions Club

The Lions Club … we all “know” about them, but would you be able to explain to a friend what they actually do? In most cases, the answer is probably no.

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Local No-Author Local No-Author

ECS Project Christmas

The ECS Project Christmas committee would like to extend their gratitude to the community for their support of Project Christmas over the past decades. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, Project Christmas will look like it did in 2020.

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Local Dash Hegeman, Holiday Valley Local Dash Hegeman, Holiday Valley

Product Picks

If you find yourself in the market for new gear but not sure exactly what you want, then block December 18th off in your calendar for Demo Day at Holiday Valley, the perfect opportunity for you to see firsthand what is new and exciting in the ski and snowboard world. 

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Local Caitlin Croft Local Caitlin Croft

Interview with Bella Bacon

In 2017 I was first approached to write a story about Bella Bacon, a local girl who was turning into a bit of a freeride phenom. Since then, she has earned her way into star studded camps, competition tours, ski movies and a spot on the US Rookie Team.

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