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The Story of the Aardvark and the Artist
When you want to go on an exploration and behold things you don’t encounter in a normal gift shop environment, you come to Ellicottville and discover several such fantasy places that go beyond just a shopping experience once you cross through their portals.
SK8EVL Receives Donation Check
Through the power of one book, children here and across the world are benefiting from a local pair of authors who have taken their passion for writing to give back.
BANFF Mountain Film Festival Coming to WNY
Jamestown’s Roger Tory Peterson Institute is the ideal host for the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, which will take place across two days: Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22.
Villaggio to Host Annual Snowmakers Ball
Although the ski season began with a few wintry storms, total snow accumulation this winter has been on the lower end of the spectrum. Without the hard work of Holiday Valley and HoliMont employees, there wouldn’t have been much of a ski season.
New CRCF Scholarship Established
The Carroll Swanson Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Performing Arts, established at the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation through a bequesst from Swanson, will continue Swanson’s love for supporting music students
Welcome to Aries Season: Official Start of Spring
The true mark of the new year is with the first new moon in Aries, the very first sign of the zodiac. It rules the head, the ego, the identity. It is the ruler of new beginnings and taking action.
Jr. NBA Skill Challenge Returning to Olean
March Madness will continue into late April with the Jr. NBA Skills Challenge coming back to Olean! The City of Olean Youth and Recreation and the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce has scheduled the challenge for Saturday, April 22
Allegany State Park Spring Events
The weather is improving (slowly), spring is here (somewhere) and the time to get outdoors is now! (Or later this week when the sun is out.)
Come Meet Your Local Farmers
What better way to get to know our local farmers than the Cattaraugus County Agricultural Annual Farmer-Neighbor Dinner, happening April 12 at the West Valley Fire Hall (9091 Route 240) starting at 5:30pm.
“Catching Fire” Art Exhibit Opened
An opening reception for the current Tri-County Arts Council exhibit, "Catching Fire," was held last Saturday, March 25 inside the TCAC Gallery.
Want to Have a Crush On Your Food?
Erin Horton, a native of Springville, ran independent restaurants and large corporate ventures for nearly 20 years before starting Edible Crush Catering. She has traveled nationally and internationally with a CMC (certified master chef).
The Story Behind Swan Street Florist
This is an old story. Perhaps one local old-timers from Salamanca will remember all too well, but one worth retelling for the chuckle factor.
Local Mustard Maker Announces New Products
By day, she’s Debbie Stein, Human Resources manager at HoliMont Ski Resort. By night (and weekend), she’s Aunt Deb, maker of the local hot mustard brand that is so popular, people buy it by the case
HoliMont Has Big Changes in the Works
It’s not by chance that the world’s most well-known destination ski resorts are so successful - in fact, it’s by design! By developing a master plan, resorts become well positioned to meet the needs of their members and attract more
Holiday Valley Plans to Upgrade
Holiday Valley is preparing for a busy summer of upgrades, highlighted by the installation of a new, state-of-the-art High Speed 6 Pack Chairlift that will replace the Mardi Gras High Speed Quad.
Reo Speedwagon Bringing Heat to the Casino
Spring may have just sprung, but Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino is preparing for an entertainment heatwave when REO Speedwagon storms into the Seneca Allegany Event Center on Saturday, June 24 at 7pm.
What is the Superset Workout?
There's something empowering about designing your own workout and knowing exactly why you're doing every single exercise.
Inspired by Bread
There is so much to enjoy at Art's Cafe in Springville. Walk in and you'll see a beautiful coffee shop/bakery counter/art gallery and a small stage where music is often performed, plus so much more…
Celebrate International Whiskey Day
International Whiskey Day is fast approaching on March 27 and we have some great local options to grab yourself a glass (or a bottle) and enjoy. But what is the process behind the creation of whiskey?
Local Family Launches Maple Syrup Business
Moss Farms LLC owns the land on which their maple trees grow from which the delicious, sweet sap flows. The maple syrup production is a culmination of another dream and will be on local shelves soon.