Chautauqua County   The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) is announcing several updates for Paint CHQ, Chautauqua County’s public art initiative that brings vibrant murals, creative placemaking, and […]

By Darlene Brace     Easter is just around the corner, and Western New York is bustling with Easter egg hunts and other fun activities for you and your family to […]

By Barbara Arnstein   On Saturday, April 25th, Green Springville’s third annual “Tree the Village” event will take place throughout the village of Springville, NY. Residents can request a free […]

Carol Fisher-Linn     Is it time to get ready for spring cleanup in the Southern Tier?    Hint: If you haven’t paid your taxes, don’t pick up those rakes and […]

By Kate Bartlett     Chris Flanders is a local author from Chautauqua County specializing in historical fiction and researched nonfiction, focusing on 19th-century American stories and local history. Known for […]

By Kate Bartlett     Lucky Day Homestead will be hosting Hat Bars during Nashville Nights, the new country-themed festival in Ellicottville April 17-19. The event brings high-energy, Nashville-inspired vibes to […]

By Carol Fisher-Linn     Earth Week is April 18-26 2026: How will you honor this special time?      April! Spring! Flowers! Open windows! Easter! Renewed Life, Resurrection for Mother Earth! […]

By Darlene Brace    Stateline Speedway is celebrating an exciting milestone of its 70th anniversary, having first opened on July 21, 1956. Founded by Don and Jerry Frank, Len Briggs, […]

Giulianna Lalomio Special to The Villager     Are you a fan of poetry, art or music? Then you are in luck! Join SUNY Fredonia in welcoming Joy Harjo to its […]

By Dan Balkin     Imagine if Canada’s ice hockey team – bubbling with NHL stars – showed up at the Winter Olympics and lost to France, Switzerland, or Austria.  Unthinkable, […]

By Carol Fisher-Linn An Easter Tradition…     Buffalo’s Broadway Market has been a fixture on her East side for much longer than I can remember. My mom took me there […]

By Ned Chala    Residents in Ellicottville and the surrounding area have been questioning the Ellicottville Depot’s fate since it sold last summer to the local ski resort. In the […]

By Kate Bartlett     The Finger Lakes Trail (FLT) is hosting their annual County Hike Series this April. This organized, multi-month program is designed to help hikers complete segments of […]

By Carol Fisher-Linn    West Valley, NY is home to the only tented waterfowl sanctuary in the entire United States.  This winter they lost countless rare/endangered/exotic birds.     Who can […]