Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated Chamber Week last week, taking an opportunity to celebrate its many accomplishments and achievements, and was an excellent time to thank the many people who make them happen.

Olean area residents and visitors are invited once again to send in their photos of the Woodland in the City Squirrels to be chosen and placed in the 2023 squirrel calendar. 

Crocodiles sprawled on braided rugs; woodpeckers perched on a rocking chair - these disparate images may seem like surprising pairings. However, to visual artist Carla Stetson, they represent an integral relationship: the interface of nature and the human realm.

The Greater Olean Area Chamber is pleased to announce the winners of its L.O.U.I.E. and Enterprising Business awards, as well as the Presidential Award.

The Chautauqua-Lake Erie region in Western New York comes alive with color and fun fall activities. A visit during mid-October will bring you into town during peak fall foliage season.

For the 10th consecutive autumn, Griffis Sculpture Park is being illuminated in colorful theatrical lighting for all to enjoy. NIGHT LIGHTS will run through Saturday, October 15, 2022.

The Tri-County Arts Council is pleased to welcome the community to the Lincoln Park Evening Art Market on Sept. 24 from 4-9pm. This juried show features the work of some of the region’s best-known artists and craftspeople.

The Olean Sports and Social Club (OSSC) and the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce are once again teaming up to present the next segment of a food crawl.

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is asking residents in WNY to be on the lookout for Spotted Lanternfly, after a population was found in the Buffalo area this week.

The Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Events Center will be rocking on Saturday night, Sept. 17th when three of the most electrifying fan favorite bands of the 80’s & 90’s roll into Salamanca, NY.

As the cool nip of Autumn is felt in the morning and evening air, the change of season brings on the desire to explore. Farm markets, sunflower fields, shopping, and sipping wine after a scenic country drive bubble up as the next road trip adventure.

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.

The Olean Local Development Corporation (OLDC) has chosen the Heart of Olean mural as its first recipient of the OLDC Community Driven Project 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.

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…”

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.

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.

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 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.

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!