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BOCES Advanced Training
On Nov. 3rd, students from the CA BOCES CTE Center at Ellicottville Power Equipment Technology program received a day of advanced agricultural and construction equipment hydraulic systems training.
Seneca-Iroquois National Museum Named Tribal Destination of the Year
The Seneca-Iroquois National Museum was named Tribal Destination of the Year at The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association’s annual Excellence in Tourism Industry Awards.
Bonus Raffle for those in the Olean Wing Crawl
Not only do Wing Crawlers get to taste and vote on 8 different wings, they also get a chance to win $500 in Shop Olean Gift Certificates … and some Buffalo Bills merchandise!
Wildwood Sanitarium
Alternative medicine and natural healthcare may seem like relatively modern practices that are becoming more widely practiced. However, Laurie Wagatha, owner of the Wildwood Sanitarium, discovered that Salamanca’s history with holistic healing goes back to the early 20th century.
Jingle Bell Jubilee
GOACC has created a new event planned for December 3rd and 10th called the Jingle Bell Jubilee. The Jingle Bell Jubilee will feature many fun activities that will make the event twinkle with fairytale festiveness.
Learn About World History at Local Museums
As the weather cools, it is a wonderful time to come indoors and spend time exploring world history at local museums. Open a portal to local history at the seven museums located in McKean County.
East Otto Holiday Open House
Elliott Hutten, owner of Hog-Shed Studio Pottery, will be reaching quite a milestone next year as she will be celebrating her 40th year in business making pottery at her studio showroom in Otto, NY.
Great Lakes Cheese Secures IDA Incentive Package to Relocate to Catt. County
The Ohio-based Great Lakes Cheese Co., Inc., long a staple of manufacturing and commerce in Cuba, Allegany County, is seeking an expansion and move across the county line.
Citizen Task Force Shares Evidence of Erosion Damage at Former Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing Facility
A citizen advisory group following nuclear waste cleanup activities at the West Valley Demonstration Project will request a presentation prior to accepting an invitation to join Erie County's Climate Resilience planning effort.
Tri-County Arts Council Announces November Classes & “Small Works” Show
Fall festivities continue through November at the Tri-County Arts Council, 110 W. State St., Olean, with a full pallet of spectacular art classes for everyone. Information and sign-up can be found on the Arts Council website.
Tickletown Unhinged
With thousands of dollars still needed for renovations, the caretakers of the 100+ year-old Tickletown in Humphrey, New York will host a series of haunted house fundraising events on the last two weekends in October to help with costs.
Olean Library Art Exhibit
Joan Pingitore lives in Allegany and has been an artist most of her life. Her latest show exhibits a colorful, abstract representation of images to demonstrate the beautiful compositions and patterns of nature.
Kids and Cancer Fund
Throughout the year, the Kids & Cancer Fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation provides financial support to patients facing medical treatment for cancer and other illnesses.
Youth Baseball Fundraiser
Parents of the 12U Twin Tiers Pride invite you to a Spooktacular Adult Only ‘Boo’ze Bash and Costume Party Saturday, October 30th at the Good Times of Olean Event Center from 7:00-11:00pm.
New Scholarship Established
A new scholarship recently established at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation in memory of Don and Bern Holcomb will support the next generation of aspiring agriculturists and conservationists.
GOACC Wing Crawl
The Olean Sports and Social Club and the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce are once again teaming up to present the next segment of a food crawl – the ‘chicken’ Wing Crawl event.
EA2EVL Charity Ride
On Saturday, October 2nd, the Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail hosted its first annual charity bike ride from East Aurora to Ellicottville and raised $50,000 which will be used to continue to build the 27-mile rail trail that runs along the former Buffalo & Pittsburgh rail line.
P.U.N.T Foundation
Founded by legendary Buffalo Bills punter Brian Moorman as a public charity, the P.U.N.T. Foundation supports families across WNY and has seen annual growth because of its admirable mission and litany of programs.
Adventures in the Allegheny National Forest
An adventure into Autumn’s stunning beauty of fall foliage’s brilliant colors of ruby red, bright orange, and golden yellow await the traveler who ventures into the Allegheny National Forest and the Kinzua Bridge State Park.
Prepare for a Fun Fall in the Enchanted Mountains
When you think of Autumn, chances are you start to think of a visit to Pumpkinville, warm days with cool nights, and colorful festivals! The Enchanted Mountains are just a short drive from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Erie, Pittsburgh, and Binghamton, and all roads lead to Autumn elation.