When NYS awarded the Colden Elementary School $12,000 through its ‘Creating Healthy Schools & Communities’ initiative, the school’s Wellness Committee proposed a walking path behind the school.

A new fund established at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation will honor the contributions of individuals who have contributed to the Greater Olean area’s hospitality industry.

For many, it wouldn’t feel like the start of the holiday season without a visit to Hog-Shed Studio Pottery or Brookside Studio Watercolors for their annual holiday open house! Both studios will be open November 4-6 from 10:00am-5:00pm. 

This holiday season is going to be “music magical” when the tour, “A Boy Band Christmas” makes its way to WNY for two shows. Fans will be treated to multiple boy band members from All-4-ONE, 98 Degrees, O-Town and more.

The Allegheny National Forest Region in northwestern PA includes over 350,000 acres of outdoor fun, but it also includes a charming collection of shops, restaurants, and things to see and do in the gateway communities.

Members from the community and the adults’ families are hosting and organizing a celebration of life benefit for Kayden, Gabby and Hailey on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 at the Village Green Pub in Olean.

The Redding Endowment Fund at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation recently provided for 3 annual grants to support the third grade classrooms at Hinsdale Central School & East View Elementary.

Zippo Manufacturing Company invites fans and community members to join in the company’s 85th Anniversary celebration of “Windy,” Zippo’s beloved spokesmodel, on Saturday, October 22.

For thousands of years, the hemp plant has been used in societies all over the world for so many things. A commonly misunderstood & stereotyped plant, hemp is as versatile as it is sustainable.

As Western New Yorkers, we know that meat raffles are a big deal in this area. If you’ve never attended one, it’s definitely a must-do - and luckily enough - there’s one coming up really soon!

Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce’s Event Committee took a shot in the dark last year by unveiling a new event OUTSIDE in December 2021 – the Jingle Bell Jubilee. So where did this idea come from?

Come join in for a tongue hanging, tail wagging time at Pfeiffer Nature Center! Bring your 4-legged, furry family members along to enjoy this fun outdoor dog event this Saturday, October 15.

Leaf-Peeper Alert! The amazing colors of fall are starting to appear in the Allegheny National Forest and at the Kinzua Sky Walk, both located in northwestern Pennsylvania. 

The Chautauqua-Lake Erie region of Western New York comes alive with color and fun fall activities each autumn. No matter where you are or what you do here, you’re sure to fall in love with autumn in WNY.

When you think of autumn, chances are you start to think of a visit to Pumpkinville, warm days with cool nights, and colorful festivals! Probably the most treasured aspect of fall is the bright, vibrant colors that paint our hillsides.

Two community agencies recently received grants from the Mental Wellness in Cattaraugus Fund to support the mental health and wellbeing of Cattaraugus County residents in need.

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.