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Ellicottville Rodeo
One of the great summertime family-fun events in all of New York State begins a four-day run this evening out on Sommerville Valley Road, as the Ellicottville Championship Rodeo returns for its 33rd season.
The Hits, The Memories & John Elefante
We’ve been featuring the Ellicottville Summer Music Festival for a few weeks now, this week covering John Elefante formerly of Kansas. Elefante is looking forward to being part of a show that includes two of his favorite singers.
Stroll the Streets
Looking for a fun, free night out that the whole family can enjoy? Beginning next week, spend your Friday nights in Ellicottville, when Stroll the Streets and the Farmers’ Market return for the season!
Power Poems for Giraffes
For lifelong poet and author Katie Benatovich, the giraffe became the symbol of a greater mission - to promote social emotional growth and learning through books.
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.
East Aurora to Ellicottville
After selling out in its inaugural year, the Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail (ECRT) will once again host a 42-mile charity bike ride from East Aurora to Ellicottville this fall.
Nationwide Recognition
The Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES Graphic Design/Print Shop team recently received recognition in several categories in the nationwide Communication Awards competition.
Ice or Heat?
It’s hard to get through life without straining a muscle, spraining a ligament, suffering a headache or wrenching your back. But, when something hurts, what will make it feel better - ice or heat?
July’s Message: Go With The Flow
Happy birthday to all the Cancer people! Everyone has an area of life that is ruled by Cancer. Look to your own 4th house, or any planets in the sign of Cancer, or the cusp that Cancer is on in your chart.
Letters Sent to Elk Creek Property Owners Seeking Access to Remove Debris
Ellicottville Mayor John Burrell pressed Village and Town Engineer and other Village staff to dredge Elk Creek in 2022, repeating his earlier appeals to prevent future flooding and bank destabilization.
Town Board Weighs School Resource Officer Request From ECS
The question of assigning a full-time School Resource Officer to work at Ellicottville Central School had been placed on hold but was revived & may be settled if employment terms can be worked out.
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.
Griffis Sculpture Park Prevues New Sculpture
One of Griffis Sculpture Park’s newest sculptures is calling Ellicottville home for the summer. A 10-foot-tall bronze sculpture of Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas is currently located in front of the Village Gazebo for all to enjoy.
Holiday Valley Annual Spring Donations
Officials from Holiday Valley recently presented checks to several local programs as a way of giving back to the community. The funds are generated through the year at various Holiday Valley events.
Getting Started With Libby Training
The Ellicottville Memorial Library is hosting a demonstration of how to get started with borrowing ebooks and audiobooks through the Libby app.
Memory Garden Celebration Event
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness month and in honor of that, Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardener Program has planted a Memory Garden at Ellicottville’s Nannen Arboretum on Wednesday, June 22nd.
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.
Asia’s John Payne Brings Music Nostalgia to Ellicottville
Singer & bassist John Payne, of Asia featuring John Payne, will join Lou Gramm, formerly of Foreigner and John Elefante, formerly of Kansas for one remarkable night of music slopeside in Ellicottville July 2nd.
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.
Celebrating A Legacy
David & Irene Krahe made their home and raised their family as a part of the Olean community at 123 S. 9th St. The Krahe family will celebrate in the house where they were raised one last time on Saturday, June 25th.