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Controversial Video Goes Viral + Local Heroes' Teddy Bear Gift! 🎥🐻🇺🇸
Controversial Video Goes Viral + Local Heroes' Teddy Bear Gift! 🎥🐻🇺🇸
Exciting finds await in this week's newsletter: Teddy Bears Gifted to OGH, Local Sports Highlights, Weekend Events, Restaurant Spotlight, SPCA Pet, House for Sale & more! 🐻🏆🍽️🐶🏡📸🛍️
Hello Southern Tier
Aug 23, 2025
VIDEO OF THE WEEK |
Trivia Question❓Which popular brewery in Southern Tier, NY is known for their signature beer, Pumking, a seasonal pumpkin ale that features flavors of pumpkin, pie spices, vanilla, and buttery pie crust? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
LOCAL NEWS |
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LOCAL HEROES! |
🧸Teddy Bears Gifted to OGH by American Legion |
The Allegany American Legion Riders Post 892 donated funds and stuffed animals to Olean General Hospital on July 31. The gifts came from their 7th Annual Teddy Bear Dice Run on June 7, which drew over 50 riders and collected more than 70 stuffed animals to comfort children in the ER. The event also raised $4,000 for the hospital’s obstetrics department to support new equipment for patient care.
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Step inside a 160-year-old barn filled with two floors of rustic treasures, from moose, bear, and wolf décor to locally made Amish goods. Visitors can soak up the charm, snap photos in an authentic Amish buggy, and even pick up a map for the Amish Trail. Open seasonally April–December, Saturdays 10 a.m.–5 p.m., or by appointment at 7840 Mosher Hollow Rd, Cattaraugus. Call 716-912-0981 for visits outside regular hours. |
LOCAL SPORTS |
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JOKE OF THE WEEK! |
Why did the grape stop rolling in Randolph? Because it ran out of juice! |
THIS WEEKEND'S EVENTS |
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August 22 Country Line Dancing in Salamanca Pete Gilroy and Brian Ash Music at Olean Union Whiskey Pumpkin Patch Paint Party in Little Valley Lip Sync Battle in Bradford, Pa. Arcade Farmers Market in Arcade Glitter & Glow T Swift Yoga in Randolph Cabana Bar Music in Ellicottville Tim Britt music in Little Valley
August 23 So Many Roads Jamboree at Gargoyle Park in Olean Sunflowers & Sunsets at Songin Farm in Hinsdale Olean Football Chicken BBQ at Bradner Stadium Not Norman band at Olean Oak Hill Park Bash by the Creek in Franklinville Paranormal Investigation in Salamanca Craft Fair at Southern Tier Catholic in Olean Art for All Ages at St. Bonaventure Quick Arts Center SPCA Carnival at Olean SPCA Dog Days of Summer at Olean Four Mile Brewing End of Summer Wine Train at Gowanda Depot Back to School Backpack Giveaway in Salamanca Gimme Sugar band in Salamanca Richburg Market in Bolivar
August 24 Hazzard County band at the Pub in Great Valley 2025 Car Show in Little Valley 2 Guys Drinkin Beer band at Ellicottville Distillery Bike & Band Day in East Otto
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK |
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Red’s & Trudy’s in Portville, NY
📍 501 S Main St, Portville, NY |
SPCA PET OF THE WEEK |
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Meet Brooklyn!
Brooklyn is a sweet, 1-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier mix looking for her forever home. Affectionate, smart, and full of curiosity, she’d make a great travel or hiking companion. She’s good with children, may do well with a small, submissive dog, and can be cat-tested upon request. Vaccinated, spayed, and ready to meet you
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HOUSE FOR SALE OF THE WEEK |
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Vermont Street in Olean
Discover this move-in-ready 4-bed, 2-bath gem in the sought-after Seneca Heights neighborhood. With nearly 2,000 sq. ft. of living space, it blends timeless charm with modern updates, including refinished hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, built-ins, and a bright sliding door to the patio and yard. Enjoy an updated eat-in kitchen with walk-in pantry, a formal dining room with wet bar, and a main-floor office. Upstairs features all-new carpet, four spacious bedrooms, and a beautifully remodeled bath. The stone façade, one-car garage, and full basement add convenience and curb appeal.
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IMPACTFUL IMAGE OF THE WEEK |
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FOUND ON AMAZON |
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Vintage Ellicottville Stainless Steel Insulated Tumbler
This vintage-style Ellicottville, New York souvenir tumbler makes a thoughtful gift for travelers, locals, or anyone with a love for the area. Perfect for moms, dads, grandparents, couples, and friends, it’s a great choice for birthdays, holidays, or special occasions like Mother’s and Father’s Day. Made from stainless steel, it features dual-wall insulation to keep drinks hot or cold, is BPA-free, and comes with a leak-proof lid and clear slider for easy sipping on the go.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK |
"Life is too short for bad vibes." |
💡 Answer to Trivia Question: Southern Tier Brewing Company |