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10/19/2025

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By some estimates, more than 3,200 print newspapers have vanished since 2005, with an estimated two newspapers closing each week. As funding for public broad...

Shawbucks Celebrates 30th YearEvolution of Jamestown Cornerstone BusinessBy Darlene Brace Kurt Johnson and his wife Ta...
10/17/2025

Shawbucks Celebrates 30th Year
Evolution of Jamestown Cornerstone Business

By Darlene Brace
Kurt Johnson and his wife Tammy have been the owners and operators of Shawbucks in downtown Jamestown since 1995. When it first opened, it was two bars in one location with different atmospheres. Since then, the bar has had several renovations and transformations, and this year is their 30th year anniversary of being the owners of Shawbucks.
Most people in the area know that Shawbucks is a bar that offers entertainment in the evenings. They currently host Karaoke Night every Friday at 9pm, where you can sing and showcase your talent. There are plenty of TVs for watching sporting events, and on some nights, a DJ plays fun dance party music.

By Darlene Brace Kurt Johnson and his wife Tammy have been the owners and operators of Shawbucks in downtown Jamestown since 1995. When it first opened, it was two bars in one location with different atmospheres. Since then, the bar has had several renovations and transformations, and this year i

Becker Farms in Niagara CountyApple Picking & Fall Fest through November 2, 2025By Kate Bartlett Just north of Buffal...
10/17/2025

Becker Farms in Niagara County
Apple Picking & Fall Fest through November 2, 2025

By Kate Bartlett
Just north of Buffalo in Niagara County, are some of the best apple orchards in the area. Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards has been harvesting fruits and vegetables of many varieties since 1894 on their 340 acres of property. Now open to the public for U-Pick apple season, the farm also offers berry and cherry picking along with CSA fruit and vegetable shares throughout the growing season.

By Kate Bartlett Just north of Buffalo in Niagara County, are some of the best apple orchards in the area. Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards has been harvesting fruits and vegetables of many varieties since 1894 on their 340 acres of property. Now open to the public for U-Pick apple season, th

Mud, Sweat N’ GearsSki & Snowboard Shop Celebrates 25th AnniversaryBy Kate Bartlett Mud Sweat n’ Gears is celebrating...
10/17/2025

Mud, Sweat N’ Gears
Ski & Snowboard Shop Celebrates 25th Anniversary

By Kate Bartlett
Mud Sweat n’ Gears is celebrating its 25th anniversary in the village of Ellicottville. Husband and wife Kimberly Reading and Miguel Azcarate have owned the shop since 2000, and have enjoyed being a part of the Ellicottville business community. The reputable shop carries everything ski and snowboard related, a carefully curated selection of apparel, and offers a variety of snow sport related services.

By Kate Bartlett Mud Sweat n’ Gears is celebrating its 25th anniversary in the village of Ellicottville. Husband and wife Kimberly Reading and Miguel Azcarate have owned the shop since 2000, and have enjoyed being a part of the Ellicottville business community. The reputable shop carries everyth

EVL Halloween Half MarathonAnnual 5K and Relay Race Celebrates 12 Years Ellicottville NYOctober 25th marks the 12th annu...
10/17/2025

EVL Halloween Half Marathon
Annual 5K and Relay Race Celebrates 12 Years

Ellicottville NY
October 25th marks the 12th annual EVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5K, and Relay—also known as the EVL Half. Grab a friend, don your best costume, and get ready to run in this much-anticipated event. Runners of all abilities are encouraged to join in the fun!
Doug and Gwen Bush, the owners and founders of the event, started the race in 2014 with the hope of creating a fun and inclusive experience for runners of all levels, while helping Ellicottville thrive as an all-season resort town. Over the years, it has grown into one of the most anticipated running events of the season.
The EVL Half typically draws close to 2,000 runners per year making it one of the largest events for such a small community. Last year was one of the biggest to date and this year is looking like it will continue that trend.

Ellicottville NY October 25th marks the 12th annual EVL Halloween Half Marathon, 5K, and Relay—also known as the EVL Half. Grab a friend, don your best costume, and get ready to run in this much-anticipated event. Runners of all abilities are encouraged to join in the fun! Doug and Gwen Bush

Thriller Dancers at VillaggioAnnual Flash Mob Performance, Saturday Oct. 25By Kate Bartlett Saturday October 25th, The...
10/17/2025

Thriller Dancers at Villaggio
Annual Flash Mob Performance, Saturday Oct. 25

By Kate Bartlett
Saturday October 25th, The Thriller Dancers return to the streets of Ellicottville outside of Villaggio for their 10th annual ‘flash mob’ style performance. 62 dancers will perform 2 sets on Monroe Street decked out as their best Zombie to recreate Michael Jackson’s 1983 smash hit music video Thriller. As always, the shows are free and open to the public and will take place at 8pm and 9pm.

By Kate Bartlett Saturday October 25th, The Thriller Dancers return to the streets of Ellicottville outside of Villaggio for their 10th annual ‘flash mob’ style performance. 62 dancers will perform 2 sets on Monroe Street decked out as their best Zombie to recreate Michael Jackson’s 1983 smash...

National Ski Blog Highlights EshbaughPresident and General Manager of Holiday Valley InterviewBy NYSkiBlog.org Dennis...
10/17/2025

National Ski Blog Highlights Eshbaugh
President and General Manager of Holiday Valley Interview

By NYSkiBlog.org
Dennis Eshbaugh is the President and General Manager of Holiday Valley, one of New York’s largest resorts. He came to Ellicottville in the 1970s as a ski instructor assumed his leadership position in the mid-1990s, overseeing significant growth and the transformation of the resort.
Under Eshbaugh, Holiday grew into one of the most successful ski areas in the East, adding amenities and becoming a year-round destination. He has focused on a local approach to resort management, allowing the resort to thrive without becoming part of one of the major ski pass conglomerates.
https://thevillagerny.com/2025/10/16/national-ski-blog-highlights-eshbaugh-president-and-general-manager-of-holiday-valley-interview/

By NYSkiBlog.org Dennis Eshbaugh is the President and General Manager of Holiday Valley, one of New York’s largest resorts. He came to Ellicottville in the 1970s as a ski instructor assumed his leadership position in the mid-1990s, overseeing significant growth and the transformation of the reso

The Mammoth of RandolphHistory Behind “Big” Footprints in WNYBy Carol Fisher Linn “Searching for Bigfoot… well, big f...
10/17/2025

The Mammoth of Randolph
History Behind “Big” Footprints in WNY

By Carol Fisher Linn
“Searching for Bigfoot… well, big folks from another era”
The WNY region has a colorful history. The earliest Western New Yorkers were believed to be the Clovis people around 10,000 B.C. after the glacial retreat. The Lamokas followed (3500-2500 B.C.) who sustained themselves in the wilderness with hunting and foraging. They moved on or were defeated by the Hopewell Indians who flourished in this region around 300AD. They were masters in copper work and in carving stone. Although craftsmen, it is assumed that it was the Hopewell who were likely the first large-scale farmers in the region. Archeological digs show evidence of corn fields in the rich Genesee River floodplain. Over the next 1000 years, the Iroquois settled in the area. Most natives lived south of present day 5 & 20 keeping families far from the warpaths along the Great Lakes. But, of course, as in many families, disputes drove a division between the separate tribes. WNY became the land of the Seneca. With the continued squabbling, the Peace Mother was given the task of solving it. She a wise woman named Jikohnsaseh (from the Neutral tribe near Lake Erie) and the result was the Great Law of Peace which formed the Iroquois Confederacy with the Senecas designated the “Keeper of the Western Door.” Centuries later, in the 1600’s Europeans came along devastating the Iroquois people. Since then, they have survived and have a peaceful co-existence with the white people regardless of mistreatment and broken treaties.

By Carol Fisher Linn “Searching for Bigfoot… well, big folks from another era” The WNY region has a colorful history. The earliest Western New Yorkers were believed to be the Clovis people around 10,000 B.C. after the glacial retreat. The Lamokas followed (3500-2500 B.C.) who sustained themse

T Squared Tees and TapsGolf Simulation, Restaurant and Bar, 2 WNY LocationsBy Kate Bartlett T Squared Tees and Taps i...
10/17/2025

T Squared Tees and Taps
Golf Simulation, Restaurant and Bar, 2 WNY Locations

By Kate Bartlett
T Squared Tees and Taps is a “Golf Lounge” with top-of-the-line golf simulators, full restaurant and bar with 2 locations in Orchard Park and on Hertel Avenue in Buffalo. Their menu rotates seasonally, and is well-known for their seafood, especially the lobster roll. Play over 75 courses on the simulators with 16-foot screens, or enjoy the outdoor patio and putting green where guests can chip and putt for free.

By Kate Bartlett T Squared Tees and Taps is a “Golf Lounge” with top-of-the-line golf simulators, full restaurant and bar with 2 locations in Orchard Park and on Hertel Avenue in Buffalo. Their menu rotates seasonally, and is well-known for their seafood, especially the lobster roll. Play over 7

City Garage Passes the TorchEllicottville Iconic Ski Shop Carries On LegacyBy Laura Solly I recently had the opportuni...
10/16/2025

City Garage Passes the Torch
Ellicottville Iconic Ski Shop Carries On Legacy

By Laura Solly
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Trey Clauss to celebrate his and his wife, Mila Clauss’ latest purchase of The City Garage building, located at 5 Monroe Street, from Sean and Elizabeth Lowes. Trey and Mila purchased the business two years ago from Sean and Elizabeth with the plan to eventually buy the building as well.
Trey began skiing around the age of eight years old after being inspired by friends in his neighborhood. He was curious to learn what this winter past time was all about. Trey recalled many fond memories of skiing with his Mom at Kissing Bridge. Together they would make the drive from his hometown Derby, NY to ski day or night as much as they could at KB. As time went on, he eventually migrated to the town of Ellicottville. He would hit the slopes of Holiday Valley as part of his Lakeshore Central School’s ski club program on Saturday nights.

By Laura Solly    I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Trey Clauss to celebrate his and his wife, Mila Clauss’ latest purchase of The City Garage building, located at 5 Monroe Street, from Sean and Elizabeth Lowes.  Trey and Mila purchased the business two years ago from Se

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