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A Fine Time For Wine
For all of summer’s wonderful smells – from fresh-cut grass to sizzling barbecues – there’s nothing quite like the fragrant aroma of grapes ripening on the vine throughout the Southern Tier.
The Great Pumpkin Contest & Show
To celebrate the artistry of pumpkin carving, Pfeiffer Nature Center is hosting a pumpkin carving contest and show. Join in on the fun by entering a pumpkin for the contest, creating one for display or visiting the nature center to place a vote for your favorite pumpkin.
Southern Tier Corporate Challenge
Virtual meetings and events are becoming the “new norm” for our area, and the annual Corporate Challenge is no exception for the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce.
Agents of Hope in the Face of Adversity
The 11th Annual Agents of Hope Golf Tournament to Defeat ALS is now underway – with a spin. Rather than the traditional single-day format that’s usually held at the Chautauqua Golf Club, this year’s virtual tournament runs from August 19th through September 20th.
Welcome to the ANF
With acres of free access public lands, the Allegheny National Forest - with cabins, camping, boating, fishing and over 600 miles of multi-use, multi-season trails - is a haven for anyone seeking to get outdoors and enjoy nature.
Top 10 Get Outside & PLAY Bucket List…Before Summer Ends!
With plenty of summer still on the table, NOW is the time to fill your cup with adventure. We have a great menu of outdoor destinations to choose from. Explore as many as you can before the days run short.
Catt. Co. Throws Its Hat in the Ring to Lure Amazon
The CCIDA has been reaching out to officials associated with the Amazon project touting the benefits of the county in the hopes of luring the company to the Southern Tier.
ECS To Reopen Its Doors To Students This Fall
Citing consistently low COVID-19 infection rates, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on August 7th schools may reopen their doors to students for in-person instruction.
An Improvised Take on Running Races in Ellicottville
When statewide road races from marathons to 5K runs were cancelled this spring, the inevitable hit home: race season was going to look a lot different this year.
100 Miles with Finn
Billy Finnerty and his k9 companion, Finn, are walking 100 miles to raise money and awareness about MSA.
Carson’s Chicken BBQ Coming to EVL
Ken Carson is firing up the pit in support of the Ellicottville Skatepark Project.
Farm-to-Table
It’s not every day that a business celebrates its one-year anniversary in the midst of a global pandemic, but that’s exactly what happened this year for the Ashford Station Bistro of West Valley.
Artists Reconnect & Collaborate During COVID
When Christine Wittmann, a lifelong western NY native, approached me about collaborating with her in her jewelry business, it was a no-brainer.
Creating Art, One Rock at a Time
Looking for new projects to keep little ones busy or to flex your own creative muscles? Interested in becoming part of a community art project?
Local Food Systems and Your Community
With Spring now upon us, so many of us are busy with projects around the house and preparing our garden plans.
Goggles for Docs
An effort to get used or new goggles into the hands of healthcare workers as they treat COVID-19 patients.
Stock the Freezer
Overnight, COVID-19 brought the restaurant industry to its knees. Facing his biggest challenge yet, Nick Pitillo rallied his family — and community — to fight back.