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    Ellicottville NY Saturday, June 20 marks the annual Holiday Valley Mudslide, a trail run where participants can choose to race on either a 4.2-mile or a 6-mile course that has approximately15 obstacles to navigate.  Participants are challenged to tackle the course, sliding down mud, slacklining over pits of...

By Carol Fisher-Linn    Don’t travel across the country to visit the Grand Canyon, we have our own at Letchworth State Park.     A visit to Letchworth State Park will bring out the ooohs and ahhhs you haven’t uttered often since you became an adult. But, to get the best...

By Carol Fisher-Linn Cardinal Hills Golf Course      Nestled in the hills of Cattaraugus County, Cardinal Hills Golf Course in Randolph, NY is conveniently located just two miles off I-86 at Exit 16, making it easily accessible to golfers from across Western New York and beyond. The course sits 20...

By Darlene Brace    If you're looking for something to do this Father’s Day weekend, consider checking out the 42nd Yassou Festival. This Greek cultural community event takes place each year on Father’s Day weekend at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church on Francis Street in Jamestown. The Yassou Festival is...

Article & Photos by Barbara Arnstein    Every Wednesday, year-round, Gentner's Commission Market in Springville (fondly referred to by locals as "The Hill") has auctions, which include chickens and calves, rabbits and roosters, pigs and peacocks, sheep, goats, turkeys and ducks. After Memorial Day, and into autumn, the outdoor area...

By Darlene Brace    The Lakeshore Center for the Arts in Westfield is a fine arts center that features live theater, instrumental groups, and digital arts. It hosts writers' groups, festivals, community events, classes, and an art gallery, providing opportunities for the community to learn, teach, volunteer, and engage with...

By Carol Fisher-Linn Chautauqua Golf Club     Writer Mike Kasarda, in a 2014 article in The Chautauquan Daily, when writing about the historic golf course, prefaced his story with this: “Many Chautauquans are quick to remember that the original course used to be a modest farm, a home for swine...

By Barbara Arnstein      The 2026 Art Crawl in Springville will include art on display, kids’ activities, a parade, dancing, drumming and much more!     This year the eagerly anticipated Art Crawl in Springville, NY, will be next Saturday, June 6th. On that day, from 3-7:23pm, stores and businesses...

By Darlene Brace    Get ready for a summer filled with a variety of live music that will entertain you and your family throughout the season. The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce (CHQ Chamber) has organized three exciting events, each taking place at different locations on three different nights of...

Carol Fisher-Linn Photos by Emma Rose Fisher    NY is one of the most important states for the old order Amish.    NYS has the 5th largest Amish population. Over 21,000 Amish live in NY spread across 60 settlements. This area has drawn a lot of Amish settlements over the...

By Kate Bartlett      Raven & Thorn is a cozy, well reviewed cocktail and wine bar located in the former Muldoon’s/Tully’s Pub at 26 Water Street in Fredonia, NY. Known for its craft cocktails, local New York wines, and friendly, welcoming atmosphere, Raven & Thorn blends the art of the...

By David Parker ELLICOTTVILLE, N.Y. — The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency approved several economic development resolutions during its May 19 meeting, including tax incentives tied to major reinvestment projects at Holiday Valley, HoliMont and the historic Armes Block building in Gowanda.      The board approved sales tax abatements for...

By Kate Bartlett      Trattoria Partenope will be opening their second location in the Village of Bemus Point in the location of the former Italian Fisherman. The restaurant will offer a menu similar to their original Ellicottville location, offering authentic Italian cuisine along with a variety of fresh, seafood options...

Carol Fisher-Linn       Memorial Day - a day of remembrance, Monday May 25. Fly flags at half-staff until noon.     The official U.S. Government Memorial Day proclamation calls on Americans “to observe Memorial Day by praying, according to their individual religious faith, for permanent peace.”      We fly our large...

By Darlene Brace    Are you ready to treat yourself and indulge is some delicious, homegrown fresh strawberries? Merritt Winery, located at 2264 King Road in Forestville, is hosting its annual Strawberry Festival, the perfect place to satisfy your craving for these bright red juicy berries. Owned and operated by...

By Carol Fisher-Linn    It’s golf season  -  let’s play. Golf’s not an addiction, it’s therapy!     Not being a golfer, I’ve never had golf fever, but I know it’s real. Why? Because AI told me so. And whatever AI says must be true, right? “Golf fever is a contagious...

Olean,NY The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to once again announce the Sixteenth annual Southern Tier Corporate Challenge, presented by Mallery’s Auto Body & Collision. Registration is now open for the 5k Run/2.1 Mile Fun Walk, taking place on Thursday, June 25 at 6pm at JCC Olean...

by Barbara Arnstein    The Bemus Point Farmers' and Artisans' Market is back for its second year, offering produce, flowers, baked goods, beer, wine and handmade goods.     The Village of Bemus Point Farmers' and Artisans' Market will reopen for its second year of family-friendly fun in a beautiful lakeside...

By Darlene Brace    The Jamestown area is fortunate and proud to offer a vibrant platform for local artists to showcase their work as part of the fourth annual ArtScape program. This event has quickly become a beloved tradition, highlighting the incredible talent within our community. The selected artwork transforms...

By Carol Fisher Linn    One of the largest dams east of the Mississippi is next door in nearby Warren County, PA.    Kinzua - In the Seneca-Iroquois Nation, “Kinzua” is written as Tgëhjowa (tgenh-joh-wawh!) which translates as “fish on a spear”.    The Spring weather brings out the wanderlust...