A group of local organizers, working in collaboration with the nonprofit Remote Area Medical recently established the RAM Fund of Cattaraugus County to bring a free pop-up clinic back to Catt. County.

The Olean Sports and Social Group and the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to present the first of many TACO the TOWN CRAWL events.   It is a fundraiser to raise money for not one but two service dogs through the WNY Heroes / Pawsitive for Heroes.

Great news! COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted but caution and common sense is still a good way to proceed.  Kayak weather has begun!  

As the entire world enters into a ‘new’ normal, Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce is presenting a new option for this year’s Home Show – the Home Show Palooza!

Directions in Independent Living is seeking visual artwork portraying the joy and exuberance of athletic ability by artists with disabilities for an art competition which runs through June 11th.

One of the more interesting things about life is knowing that you really never know what’s going to happen next. As a result sometimes you will find yourself in situations that, for better or for worse, you never in a hundred years expected to be in.

Dear reader, if you have a pet(s) at home, then you know how much happiness and joy one can bring into your life. If school feels a bit mundane, why wouldn’t you keep a pet at school?

The Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania is a refreshing, relaxing escape into nature. The landscape changes into a wonderland of green trees, songbirds and wildlife.

Mayor John A. Burrell of the Village of Ellicottville has been appointed to serve on the Executive Committee of the New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials.

Friday, June 4th will be the first of three StrOleans planned for 2021.  Applications are now available for retail, food and event vendors. GOACC is encouraging all to participate – whether in Allegany, Olean, or Portville.

It’s official: this summer, the fairgrounds in Little Valley will come alive for the Cattaraugus County Fair from Aug. 1st-8th!

Soon, school districts in the Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES (CA BOCES) region will see world-class animations gracing their hallways, school buses, gyms, and theaters.

Nearly 87 years ago, a small group of men were charged with the task of excavating an area that would become the pond for Randolph’s Fish Hatchery. But what appeared to be a fairly straightforward task soon garnered the attention of geologists all over the northeast…

What is a Home Show Palooza 2021? The HS Palooza is a combo in-person one-day event and a virtual palooza of options to participate through online demos, live videos, a virtual guide and printed passport - all showcasing home show vendors.

The Tri-County Arts Council is honored to exhibit the celebrated “Maestro Moods” watercolors and charcoal sketches by the award-winning Olean artist, Peg Bothner.

Last November, John Crawford of Olean created a GoFundMe page for the Welcome to Olean Signs to fundraise for the restoration of the damaged signs… the community at large - came through, big time!

It’s indescribable, really, unless you experienced it firsthand. The allure of St. Bonaventure University lies far beyond the aesthetics of its campus, the energy of a packed Reilly Center or the diverse education offering. 

After a full year of battling a pandemic, people in our area have many questions about the future and returning to some sort of “normal”.  What about Fall Fest? Our summer concerts? Still wearing masks?

A recent occurrence in Salamanca, NY saw the local library taking a large hit to their budget and future funding. After much deliberation and pleading, the cuts have been finalized and will go in effect beginning April 1, 2021.

As one of the Southern Tier’s most prestigious juried art exhibitions, the 2021 Southern Tier Biennial (STB) is extending an exceptional opportunity for artists in the nine counties of New York State’s Southern Tier to apply.