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Article & Photos by Barbara Arnstein     On Friday, October 23rd, the final walk for this season's "State Park After Dark" at Allegany State Park will take place from 7:30-9pm. Those unafraid to join naturalists telling ghost stories and other scary tales will meet at Camp Allegany, for a one-mile...

By Darlene Brace The New York and Lake Erie Railroad in Gowanda is having a special Halloween Train Ride on Halloween day. Enjoy a two-hour round-trip ride from Gowanda to South Dayton and back. Your ticket includes a costume contest, a candy counting contest, Halloween treats, and plenty of fun....

By Kate Bartlett       In the heart of Ellicottville’s lively food and beverage scene, two bartenders have become more than just masters of mixology—they’re a dynamic duo whose energy, creativity, and camaraderie keep patrons coming back night after night. Known for their signature cocktails, quick wit, and seamless teamwork behind...

Carol Fisher Linn    Making your hobby a real job; isn’t that everyone’s dream?     You never know whom you might meet in Ellicottville, especially at Fall Festival. Anyone who has ever spent time in our far-from-ordinary village recognizes what a delicious melting pot this community is. Not only is...

By Kate Bartlett     Saturday October 24th, The Thriller Dancers return to the streets of Ellicottville outside of Villaggio for their 11th annual ‘flash mob’ style performance. 63 dancers will perform 2 sets on Monroe Street decked out as their best Zombie to recreate Michael Jackson’s 1983 smash hit music...

By Kate Bartlett Aranar serves as an intimate sanctuary that seamlessly blends secluded natural tranquility with easy access to nearby dining and year-round outdoor adventures. Combining minimalist Scandinavian architecture with high-end comforts, the retreat features floor-to-ceiling windows that offer breathtaking, panoramic views of the surrounding woods and HoliMont ski slopes....

By Barbara Arnstein     The most popular products at M & M Pickles (which are sometimes sold out) are the very hottest! The place with the provocative-sounding email address "setyourpickleonfire@gmail.com", and a slyly grinning pickle face on every jar, offers Extra Hot pickles, which derive their hot wattage from serrano...

By Kate Bartlett      Recently opening in Summer 2026, The Inn Down Town offers a 13-room boutique hotel experience housed in a converted 19th-century industrial building at 333 State Street, offering stylish, comfortable suites right in the heart of Erie, Pennsylvania. The hotel blends raw architectural elements—like exposed brick, high...

By Kate Bartlett     Adam Jester is a businessman and community leader from Olean, New York. Through Bamboo Strategy Group, he works with businesses and municipalities on business development, marketing and advertising, EV charging and operational needs, while remaining active in the Olean community. Adam is a lifelong Olean resident...

By Darlene Brace    It's once again time for the spectacular Peek’ n Peak Fall Festival, taking place at the Peek’ n Peak Resort located at 1405 Old Road in Clymer. This year marks the 38th annual festival, which started last weekend October 10th-11th and continues this weekend October 17th-18th,...

Jamestown,NY Part I of Series This is the first in a series of articles that will focus on Jamestown’s Downtown Revitalization 2.0, as the City of Jamestown will receive $10 million in funding as the Western New York winner of the ninth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), The...

By Carol Fisher Linn/Brad Lockwood Metal Industry returns to the Ellicottville stage. Picking up the slag of the very foundations of historic Ellicottville, a new metalworking business is being forged.   Historically in Ellicottville, Otis Steel and Signore both manufactured desks, filing cabinets and all things metal for offices. Burrell...

Carol Fisher Linn    Time is running short to book your ride. Don’t miss out.    The 2026 autumn clock is ticking. If you want to experience something in Cattaraugus County that is totally different, fun, healthy, outdoors, does not negatively impact our environment and will deliver feelings of health...

By Kate Bartlett    During this weekend’s Ellicottville Fall Festival, Ellicottville Brewing Co. (EBC) transforms into a full concert venue with live music, food, and drink options. The village of Ellicottville comes alive during Fall Festival Weekend with live music, vendors, shopping, arts & crafts and more. EBC is in...

By the Ski Club of Lockport     When people hear the words “ski club,” they may picture a group of friends meeting at the mountain on a Saturday morning, skis on their shoulders and snow in the forecast. But the Ski Club of Lockport (SCOL) is much more than that....

By David Parker     Ellicottville’s two major ski resorts are heading into the 2026–27 season with a fresh round of capital investment, supported in part by incentives approved through the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA).     Holiday Valley is moving forward with roughly $4.7 million in improvements. A significant...

By Kate Bartlett     The Holiday Valley Beer & Wine Festival is an annual celebration of craft beverages held at Holiday Valley Resort. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Saturday, November 7 from 3-7pm at the Main Lodge. Over 50 beverage vendors will offer craft beers, fine wines, spirits, ciders,...

Ellicottville,NY The Ellicottville Fall Festival celebrates its 50th Anniversary this weekend, marking five decades as one of the most beloved fall festivals in WNY. This milestone year comes on the heels of national recognition, with Ellicottville Fall Festival recently being ranked #12 among the top fall festivals in the Country...

By Chad Neal    It was more than ten years ago that Bryan Scharf started trying his hand in making drinks for adults and since has a following that enjoys his liquors frequently. Several years ago, he decided to go big and start distilling spirits he could share with the...

By Barbara Arnstein    The much anticipated 26th annual "Arts in the Barn" in East Concord will include many of its visitors' favorite baked goods and other foods, high-quality crafts (it's time for holiday shopping!) and craftspeople. "There will be pies, sweet rolls, fudge, mittens, candles, sea glass, soaps, and...