By Dan Balkin       Minnie was in a fix – a bad fix.  He had a painful broken leg near the summit of a big mountain ski slope, the daylight was waning, and he was shivering from the cold.  It was 1936, and The National Ski Patrol did not...

By Carol Fisher-Linn    Winter itself, with the annual solstice promising a return of the light, is the time we look for and appreciate light and the reflections it creates. At the end of each year, it is good to reflect on what has been but also to look to...

The 2025 season kicks off with award-winning jazz singer Diana Krall, who willbe performing on June 28th at 8:15pm in the Amphitheater. Krall is known forher sultry voice and unique jazz style. The theme for week two (June 28-July5) will be Comedy Now: A Week Curated with Lewis Black,” in...

By Kate Bartlett The company offers luxury sauna rentals delivered to your residence in Ellicottville New York this winter.       Peak Heat Saunas will be celebrating their one-year anniversary in Ellicottville this January. This mobile sauna company offers an 8-person Finnish wood-burning sauna and cold plunge experience complete with everything...

By Chad Neal    Ellicottville was blessed almost a decade ago with the presence of a new business owner and mega Bills fan. Billy Finnerty who opened up Finnerty’s Tap Room at 5 East Washington St. at the end of 2016 and the place was a hit. After some ups...

By Barbara Arnstein          For those who wish they could spend more time outdoors, Robin Frey’s business, Wonder Moss, brings the feeling of relaxation found in woodland spaces indoors to them. The artist and owner, a former Springville resident whose business is headquartered in Buffalo, and is...

By JEFF MARTIN        Volunteers are tasked with assessing the needs of children in foster care and advocating for their best interests. They collaborate with attorneys, caseworkers, family members and other professionals to ensure children are receiving the proper services, whether that’s helping them stay with their families...

By Barbara Arnstein      "We love what we do and seeing the effect on people when they visit", said Shauna Anderson, the owner of Alpacaville, in Bemus Point. She and the alpacas she owns, which look like smaller llamas, have been visited by groups from nursing homes, assisted living,...

By Jeff Martin     If you’re lucky, every time you go into a bookstore there’s a book just waiting for you.     If you visit Rust Belt Books in Buffalo, you’re likely to find just that book.     Kalissa and Vinny Rondinelli, a local couple with no prior bookstore experience,...

By Carol Fisher-Linn     No matter your age, ‘tis the season for Christmas wishes, dreams, and hopes. If you still mail greeting cards, how many times have you written, “we wish you all the best in this holiday season.” Or “here’s hoping all of your Christmas dreams come true.”   Hug...

By Kate Bartlett      Pour Taproom is now open in Ellicottville inside the new Lincoln Boutique Motel. Beautifully situated near the slopes of Holiday Valley, but just outside the hustle, the restaurant offers a full bar and menu alongside their unique 30 tap pour-wall with stunning views of Ellicottville year-round....

By JEFF MARTIN       Here’s a quick quiz everyone in Ellicottville can answer.     Who is that group of dedicated women wearing bright yellow hats and t-shirts working tirelessly to beautify the village through its flower displays and other assorted attractions? Here’s a clue: there are about thirty of...

Ellicottville NY: As they have for decades, the Holiday Valley Ski Resort in Ellicottville is throwing its very popular family-friendly and fabulous New Year's Eve party, and they would love it if you joined in the fun! It's free to attend, no reservations are required and guests can come and...

By Barbara Arnstein    "We love what we do and seeing the effect on people when they visit", said Shauna Anderson, the owner of Alpacaville, in Bemus Point. She and the alpacas she owns, which look like smaller llamas, have been visited by groups from nursing homes, assisted living, group...

By Kate Bartlett    Chautauqua Woods is a family run, woman and minority owned business with a legacy of creating bespoke, high-end solid wood doors for clients across the United States. Based in Dunkirk, their manufacturing plant houses the entire hand-crafted process, ensuring exceptional quality and attention to detail. Their...