Ellicottville News

The Western New York Iris Society will hold its annual show of the beautiful and unique Japanese Iris grown here in Western New York.

A parade in the southern tier went to the dogs. The annual pet parade was held in Ellicottville Saturday morning.

When Gov. David A. Paterson announced widespread state budget cuts in December, many New Yorkers had their mind on the potential taxing of water bottles.

The sun never sets on the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra! While others kick back, the BPO has been busy, gearing up for a couple of weeks of concerts under the stars, conducted by Maestro Paul Ferington.

Brandon Judson of North Collins was the Most Valuable Player in Division 3 East baseball.

The Little Valley United Methodist Community Preschool is currently accepting applications for the 2009-2010 school year.

West Valley Central School is a wonderful school Resident believes district pays for quality education Editor: I would like to respond to the recent letter from Mr.

The Summer Festival of the Arts will feature three nights of headline entertainment.

Town of Tonawanda police will welcome a new member to its force sometime this year.

The Ellicottville Historical Museum, Washington and Jefferson streets, will open for the season June 6 with displays featuring the Cattaraugus County Bicentennial last year and detailed vignettes about six of Ellicottville's prominent early settlers.

Randolph played host to Ellicottville and Franklinville in Division 2 golf to close out the regular season.

Frewsburg's Asa Johnson has turned in some fine mound performances this season and things were no different on Friday in the Bears' 9-2 victory over Jamestown in non-league baseball action.

There are many great festivals going on every summer in the Buffalo/Niagara region.

A proposal to open a cafe in the Town of Tonawanda is perking up lawmakers' views of the local economy.

HEALTH SCREENING: Stroke risk assessments, from 11 a. m. to 3 p. m. today in the Father Belle Center, 104 Maryland St.

"Little known facts about Allegany State Park" will be the topic of Thursday's meeting of the Ellicottville Historical Society.

Toronto, Ontario - I've always been a big fan of the minivan. Never mind that they are totally uncool.

Great Challenges Discussion Group will meet at 5 p. m. Tuesday in Ellicottville Library, Maples Road, on the topic of "The Economic Costs and Benefits of Gambling." A short video on the topic will be aired before the discussion, led by moderator Lois Zendarski.

Lewis James Guy, 69, of Hardsrab-ble Road, Randolph, passed away early Saturday morning, May 9, 2009, in the Gowanda Nursing Home.

Buffalo Spine and Sports Institute, a non-surgical medical practice specializing in comprehensive patient care for those with spine, sports and occupational injuries, appointed Gerald R. Nannen executive director.