The Refuse Committee has been dissolved, but officials may reconsider lowering fines in the Ellicottville Village Refuse Law. The Village Board voted to take those actions at the April 19th meeting.

Tremendous volume of real estate sales has driven down 2022 equalization rate. Property owners in the Town of Ellicottville will see their properties assessed at 84% of full market value.

Strange Magic - A Tribute to Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) will join the BPO for a showcase of highly trained musical talent that will surely deliver a sound like no other.

The Seneca Nation announced it will soon be home to two new concrete skateparks as the result of two distinct grant awards from the Built to Play Skatepark Grant fund.

The Tri-County Arts Council is presenting “BIRDS” by painter Samila Sosic through now through May 20th at the TCAC Art Gallery, 110 W. State St., in Olean.

The Rotary Club of Ellicottville canvassed the Village on Saturday, April 23rd, picking up trash from roadways, sidewalks, creek beds and common areas.

In a time so marred by negativity, look to the things that are close by and tangible.  Be thankful for your blessings and say a sincere “thank you” to the next person you see. 

The EVGV Trail is no small project. Recreational trails can cost as much as $1,000,000 per mile. Beginning May 7th, there is a fun, easy way for the public to get involved, and the only equipment needed is a bottle opener.

While still battling the pandemic and supply-chain challenges, Citizen Printing owner, Lynda Dunn, is pleased to announce a new service for customers: matting and framing.

Ten-year-old Cayden Hacker of Lake View, New York claimed victory at this year’s Young Gun Freestyle Championship event held at Bristol Mountain in Canandaigua, New York.

The Olean Meditation Center is a non-sectarian sanctuary elevating personal well-being and spiritual living, promoting meditation practices in various forms.

Taurus is the most sensual of all signs, it loves to really examine and appreciate the main five senses. Solid and stable, you can always depend on a Taurus to keep calm while everyone else is freaking out.

The Great Valley Town Board met Monday, April 11th to discuss continuing working with a committee in drafting some tentative land use and zoning changes.

Springville Center for the Arts is hiring students ages 14-18 who would like to spend their summer creating and installing art as part of a Public Art Corps.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Alex Ligertwood of Santana has withdrawn from this year’s Summer Music Festival bill. To take his place - Lou Gramm, former lead singer of Foreigner.

Calling all citizens - kids, parents, grandparents, village and town officials, and business folks. Grab your rakes and gloves for a spring cleanup at our own Nannen Arboretum! 

A tradition running 7 years strong, Villaggio owner Nick Pitillo and his staff are planning yet another stellar gathering to commemorate the mountain ops crews of both Holiday Valley and HoliMont ski areas at the Snowmakers Ball set for April 20th.

Olean native Meg Saligman & her best friend Paula Fox Derwick have joined forces with the Tri-County Arts Council to help spearhead Saligman’s The Heart of Olean mural project.

Fat tire racing makes its debut this Saturday, April 9th at HoliMont as they will host a Dual Slalom. Riders will be given a chance to run each of the two courses, and the best combined time will win their heat.

Following three years of advocacy and fundraising (amidst a pandemic), the Ellicottville skatepark committee has raised the funds needed and is moving on to the next phase - DESIGN.