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Veterans Wall of Honor
Since Veterans Day of 2006, the Olean Veterans Wall of Honor memorial has stood in War Veterans Park as a reminder of all of the local service men and women who had sacrificed their lives in active duty.
The Enchanted Mountains
The Holiday Season in the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County is a magical time of year! Gather up the crew and make your way through festive villages and scenic countrysides.
ANF Holiday Shopping Trail
Take a 30 minute drive from Ellicottville on Route 219S into the Allegheny National Forest Region in Pennsylvania to find a variety of one-of-a-kind shops for all your holiday gift needs.
Breaking Exercise Down Into Multiple Parts
There are multiple parts to every exercise - pushing and pulling, raising and lowering. And while it may sound odd to break up a single exercise into multiple parts, there are advantages to understanding each.
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!
HoliMont Offering On-Site Covid-19 Testing
After several months of hard work by HoliMont Board of Directors and staff, HoliMont has secured an agreement to provide ON-SITE PCR TESTING AT NO COST beginning Thursday, November 11, 2021.
Holiday Valley Events That Will Get You Stoked For Ski Season
Lately there is a chill in the air in Ellicottville. The first snow of the season fell on the village on November 2nd. With some help from Mother Nature, Holiday Valley plans to open for the ski and snowboard season on Friday, November 26th.
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.
The Benefits of Membership
There are endless memberships out there for businesses to be a part of, all with different perks and benefits … but what exactly do you get by joining the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce? How are we different? What is it that we do?
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.
Skatepark Donations
When skateboarding legend Tony Hawk donated his blood to be painted into 100 skateboards, he probably did not think it would play a major role in a group of Ellicottville skatepark advocates meeting a match offered by The Skatepark Project.
Signs: Why Are They Important?
Experts say Americans are exposed to 4,000-10,000 advertisements a day. Every town, village and city you drive through is peppered with signage promoting shops, restaurants, services and more.
The Expression of Gratitude, with Laura Solly
November November November … the month of GRATITUDE. With the crisp leaves under our feet and snowflakes/birds soon flying in, it truly is a splendid time of year to reflect, give thanks, and explore the virtue of gratitude.
Fall Is A Super Season For Shaping Up
How many New Year's Eves have you spent vowing to get more fit in the coming year? And how many times have you failed to follow through? Fall, on the other hand, is a great time to start a fitness program.