The start of shotgun season for deer has officially opened in New York State, sending a record number of hunters into the woods.  The COVID-19 pandemic has launched a surge of new licenses for the Department of Environmental Conservation.

Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce is selling Family Four Packs for the holidays! Bring a donation of a toy valued at $10 or more to the Chamber office (301 N. Union St., Olean, NY) and receive your pack.

Whether it’s opening the largest present under the tree or dressing up in your favorite red and green outfit, many of us who celebrate Christmas are fortunate enough to enjoy a fulfilled and healthy holiday. Some families, however, are faced with difficult and costly realities that dim the holiday spirit. 

Service Stores, also known as Park & Shop and owned and operated by the Mahar Family, have been operating and thriving in the greater Olean area for more than 95 years. They have been selected to receive the Enterprising Business award from the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce this year. 

With cooler temps setting in and everyone busy “re-imagining” the holidays, the Santa Sheriffs are gearing up for their busiest year in a long time. The Santa Sheriff Program is a coalition of sheriffs, school resource officers and office employees.

As a precautionary measure, the Tri County Arts Council has cancelled the Winter Art Market set for this weekend, due to a spike in Covid cases in the region. 

This year GOACC has decided to accommodate with the circumstances they have been given to provide a safer alternative while abiding by regulations for this year’s post-Thanksgiving parade.

Native American and non-Native American artists will exhibit creative and colorfully expressive visual arts and handcrafted wares at the annual Winter Art Market, presented in partnership by the Tri-County Arts Council and the Seneca Iroquois National Museum.

As the weather becomes colder and snow begins to fall…activities tend to shift indoors, one common misconception is that the NY Amish Trail also shuts down for the season, but that is hardly the case.

We continue to hear that no election in the history of the United States is as important as this one. “The future of America depends on your vote,” the pundits say, as if the country will magically vanish into thin air if you don’t choose wisely.

“Toyland,” crooned Doris Day through my computer speakers. “Toooyland.” Her ageless velvety tones caressed my ears. I floated on the sounds of the band - saxophone, trumpet, and piano melting like butter.

A fundraising raffle to help benefit the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce (GOACC) and its program activities and events will be held at the end of November. 

As it continues to find success in its niche for baked goods and fresh delicacies, local town-favorite Cupcaked has changed up its recipe for the opening of its second location in Salamanca. 

Just south of Ellicottville, past the New York State line, snuggled within hillsides of towering trees is the City of Bradford. A visit to this town is a stroll through history and innovation. 

Ryann Cooley’s genius reveals itself in his artistic conceptual expression of a single idea. 

Nelson Beard’s love for teaching took him across the globe – from South Korea and China to Hoke County, North Carolina – but he found a home as an educator in the Salamanca school district. 

After months spent inside or close to home, there’s nothing quite like a day trip to bring some much-needed fun and relaxation to the end of the week! 

As the leaves begin to fall and pumpkins remain uncarved, early October arrives in Cattaraugus County to mark the unofficial start of the fall craft show season.

In discussion with the Cattaraugus County Health Department, GOACC found out that “It was not recommended to draw a crowd of that size to an isolated downtown area.”

As you travel into the forestlands of Pennsylvania, you will discover the beauty of the Allegheny National Forest, enjoying the many trails perfect for a fall hike.