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Wing Crawl For A Cause
GOACC and the Olean Sports and Social Club hosted the Wing Crawl back in early November. Similar to the taco crawl held in June, a winner was chosen on who had the best wing / best taco.
Disc Golf For All Ages
The Twin Tiers Disc Golf Association is gearing up fundraising efforts for a 9-hole disc golf course that is designed with youth and novice players in mind.
Employee Scholarship
For some 60 years, the Dresser-Rand Employees Scholarship has provided scholarship awards for the children of Olean-based Dresser-Rand employees to pursue a post-secondary education.
County Promotes Public Recreation on Area Trails
On January 20, 2022, EDPT and Barton & Loguidice representatives announced the launch of the Catt. County Trail Map Viewer, designed to help promote the trail systems found throughout the County.
Frosty Fest is a sNOw-Go
With weather forecasts calling for multiple inches of snow and below freezing temps for this weekend, the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce called the event Wednesday afternoon.
Frosty Fest
With the holidays long gone and spring still far away, February can feel like a bleak month. However, a new event in Olean promises to infuse some fun into the beginning of the month.
AMSOIL Championship Snocross
The twists, turns, power and thrills of professional snocross are roaring back into Salamanca. Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino will host the U.S. Air Force Snocross National on February 18th and 19th.
A Historical Pioneer Town is Reborn
Nestled in the hills of the Pennsylvania Wilds within McKean County, Smethport offers a glimpse of its pioneer past to visitors at the newly opened Old Town Smethport.
Skis, Snowshoes & Fat Bikes
Explore the woods and various points of interest at Allegany State Park by taking part in any one of their guided Snowshoe hikes, cross country tour or fat bike fun rides.
Meals on Wheels
A valid driver’s license, a vehicle, and an hour a week: that’s all someone needs to make a difference in their local community, according Cattaraugus County’s Meals on Wheels program.
Squirrel Appreciation Day
Although this date has been on each of its annual squirrel calendars they produce, Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce will (finally) recognize Friday, January 21, 2022 as National Squirrel Appreciation Day.
New Regional President
Eric Feldstein has been named M&T Bank Regional President of Western New York in addition to his role as Head of Business Banking, beginning in March of 2022.
New Scholarship Established
The Lee W. & Jeremie L. Swartz Pitt-Bradford Scholarship Fund will provide support for graduates of Olean High School or Archbishop Walsh Academy who continue their education at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
Next to Normal
Kicking off the 2022 season, a 2010 Pulitzer Prize winning rock musical about family and the impact of mental illness is coming to the Ray Evans Seneca Theater January 7-9th & 14-16th.
First Day Hike
Welcome in the new year with a First Day Hike at the Kinzua Bridge State Park, and then keep the fun going hiking or cross-country skiing on the Kinzua Valley Rail Trail in Westline, Pennsylvania.
New Year’s Activities at Allegany State Park
What better way to end the year or begin the new year than with a bike ride or a hike. Allegany is offering three unique events to celebrate and enjoy the outdoors.
Santa Sheriff Program Provides Christmas Joy For Area Families
Every year, Cattaraugus County Sheriff deputies flood the aisles of Walmart and local stores with the mission of bringing gifts and Christmas joy to needy area families. This year the program will support 71 children from 22 families.
Kaleigh Wilday Fund
The annual grants made from the Kaleigh Wilday Endowment Fund include several Ellicottville-based organizations, honoring the outpouring of love and support that the Wilday family has received from the community.
Children in the Arts
The Fox Derwick Family Supporting Children in the Arts Fund will provide children and youth in the Olean community financial support to attend classes & programs in the fine and performing arts.
Jingle Bell Jubilee Take Two
The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce’s first Jingle Bell Jubilee held last Friday was a great success! A holiday event featuring many activities and events, the Jubilee will be back this Friday, December 10th from 4:30-9:00pm.