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Lace Up Your Running Shoes
This Saturday, September 10th, the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Allegheny River Running Fest in Olean, NY, featuring three races - a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon.
OLDC First Fund Recipient: Heart of Olean Mural
The Olean Local Development Corporation (OLDC) has chosen the Heart of Olean mural as its first recipient of the OLDC Community Driven Project Fund.
CRCF Community Fund
Seven community agencies received funding for special projects and initiatives that aim to meet the changing needs of Catt. County residents from CRCF’s Community Fund, totaling $10,561.
DW Memorial Dice Run Recap
The inaugural DW Memorial Dice Run was held earlier this month in honor and memory of the event namesakes - Dennis Jones and Wayne Johnston. “We believe that they were looking down on us…”
Art on Display
An opening reception was held last Friday for the current Tri-County Arts Council exhibit, "Coloured Pots (Izinkamba kwamaKhaladi)” by Fileve Tlaloc, which is on display through September 24th.
New Scholarship Fund
Terrence Mark, a former English teacher at Franklinville Central School, and his wife, Judith Mark, recently established a new scholarship fund at CRCF to support students of the Franklinville Central School district.
Short-Term Rentals in Great Valley
The Great Valley Town Board and a committee updating the town's 17-year-old Comprehensive Plan may revise a proposed short-term rental ordinance, aimed at protecting the town's residential neighborhoods.
Summer Events
Summer in our neck of the woods means a full season of outdoor adventure! There’s still plenty of events and outdoor activities to look forward to before we welcome the cold.
Explore the Enchanted Mountains
If you love exploring the great outdoors, camping under the stars, walking around geological wonders, having a tree-top adventure, or learning about a different culture, then plan a trip to the Enchanted Mountains of WNY!
Eat Like a Local in the ANF Region
Where to eat? This is the question everyone asks themselves on a daily or weekly basis. This article is for those who want to “forage” through Google to find a new restaurant to try in nearby Pennsylvania.
Public Hearing Will Air Proposed Short Term Rental Criteria
The Great Valley Town Board, meeting July 11th, scheduled a public hearing for August 8th on a proposed zoning law amendment to address the high-priority need to govern short-term rental criteria.
Native American Culture
Following a two-year absence, a long-standing celebration of Native American culture is set to return to the Seneca Nation’s Allegany Territory on Saturday, July 16th and Sunday, July 17th.
Mt. Jewett Swedish Festival
The village of Mount Jewett, PA welcomes all to join in the fun as they honor their Swedish Heritage at the 5lst Annual Mount Jewett Swedish Festival, from August 12-14.
Heart of Olean Mural
The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation recently made two grants to the Heart of Olean Mural Project, bringing the project closer to reaching its goal of fully funding a $200,000 public arts project.
Art: “Zweygardt Sculpture”
An opening reception will be held Friday, July 8th for the current Tri-County Arts Council exhibit, "Zweygardt Sculpture” by Glenn Zweygardt from Alfred Station, which is on display through August 13th.
Flair’s Warriors
If you’ve ever lost a pet, you know what an incredibly heartbreaking experience it is. They bring so much comfort and love, that once that’s gone, it leaves a painful emptiness. And sometimes we’re not sure what to do with that.
Nationwide Recognition
The Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES Graphic Design/Print Shop team recently received recognition in several categories in the nationwide Communication Awards competition.
Land Use & Code Enforcement Issues Dominate Great Valley Town Board Meeting
The Great Valley Town Board will begin working with a consultant of North by Northeast Communications to help draft a Comprehensive Plan update and assist with other development issues.
Empire State Ride
Every year roughly 300 warriors gather to make an impact on the cancer research arena and support cutting edge therapies. Their objective: seven days of cycling across NYS to raise funds for cancer research.
Titans Thrive in Track Finals
WNY’s largest (and last) high school track meet of 2022 played out over two sun splashed days of spirited competition June 3-4 at West Seneca West High School.