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Eclipse Events in Chautauqua County
Celebrate in The Path of Totality

By Kate Bartlett        A full eclipse is a once in a lifetime event, and Chautauqua County is directly in the path of totality. Celebrate this unique occasion on Monday, April 8th at exactly 3:18pm at one of the many places that make Chautauqua a year-round destination.     Audubon Community...
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The History of St. Patrick’s Day
Wear Green, Eat Corned Beef, & Sport Shamrocks

By Delainey Muscato – St. Bonaventure University      St. Patrick’s Day is almost upon us. This year, March 17 falls on a Sunday. Many people spend the day decked in green and drinking Guinness but never consider why those are the traditions they follow. Let’s look a bit deeper...
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Purple Doorknob Opens New Door
EVL Boutique Gains New Partner and Locale

By Kate Bartlett       Owners of Purple Doorknob in Ellicottville, NY, Rachel Northrup McGee and Scotty McGee, are excited to announce the opening of a new location in the Elmwood Village this Spring. Longtime manager Nikki Himes will be managing the new Buffalo location and is officially signing on as...
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The Village of Knives Celebration:
Cutlery Enthusiast’s Dream Come True, July 12-14

By Dave Parker     Get ready for an unparalleled celebration of cutlery craftsmanship and history as the Village of Knives Celebration descends upon Little Valley, New York, from July 12th to 14th, 2024. Hosted at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds, this event promises to be a haven for knife dealers, collectors,...
Restaurant Owners

The Busti Tap House
Purchased by Owner’s of Jeremy’s Bellview

By Darlene Brace    Local restaurant owner Jeremy Casel has owned Jeremy’s Belview Restaurant on Foote Avenue in Jamestown for 20 years. He’s had a very successful business there with a fun bar atmosphere and a delicious food menu. Jeremy and his wife Miranda recently decided to purchase the Busti...
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Ellicottville Bake Shop
Bakery Grand Opening in the Village

By Kate Bartlett      The much-anticipated Ellicottville Bake Shop (EBS) finally opened its doors this Thursday, March 14th, welcoming the community with freshly baked loaves of bread and pastries in their modern yet cozy atmosphere at 5 E Washington Street Suite 5A. Owners Corey and Jennifer Hogan have dreamed of...
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Welcome to Winter Carnival at HV
Races, Cookouts, Costume Competitions & More

By Carol Fisher-Linn   It’s that time again….     Since 1958, Holiday Valley has celebrated a spectacular, fun-filled Winter Carnival weekend for the entire family, with activities for both skiers and spectators. This biggest event of the winter season at Holiday Valley features a fabulous Snowbar, winter cookouts, a bar...
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The Brass Machine
New Orleans Style Brass Band, Hits EVL this Saturday

By Kate Bartlett     Mardi Gras weekend is upon us, and Buffalo Based Brass Band, The Brass Machine, will be keeping the energy alive in the village of Ellicottville. As one of the hottest acts on the live music circuit today, The Brass Machine claims to be a ‘brass gumbo’...
Artist Sculptures

Local Artist Growing National Acclaim
Sculptor and Chain Saw Artist, Scott Dow

By Kate Bartlett    Scott Dow is a Marine Corp veteran and mixed media artist in Corry Pennsylvania. Throughout his career, he has been a tattoo artist, painter, bronze caster, marble and stone sculptor, furniture designer, and now chainsaw artist. As a well-versed artist in many media of the art...
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Splendid Surprise in Salamanca, NY
The Pat McGee Trail & the Crosspatch Ranch

By Barbara Arnstein    On Memorial Day, a few years ago, I was taking a walk along the Pat McGee Trail, admiring the wild white roses in bloom on either side, the vines that picturesquely twine around an old railroad trestle, and enjoying the birdsongs. The rail-trail, more than twelve...
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Stones at Southern Tier Brewery
Unique Recreation in Lakewood, NY

By Bill Burk     “In the world of Stones, every landscape is a canvas for adventure. From the soft, shell-strewn sands of beaches to forests blanketed in pine needles and twigs, to the manicured charm of mowed meadows and diverse soil terrains – diversity is our playground. We embrace the...
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EVL Village Life: View from My Porch
An Artisan with a Lifelong Love of His Craft

By, Gary MalICKI I love an adventure and it has been so much fun for me to ride out of town every so often in search of a new story.      A funny thing happened to me while on my way to the Ellicottville Stained Glass Company.  A missing road...