Dena J. DiOrio

2 weeks ago | charlestonmoms.com | Dena J. DiOrio

Are you ready to travel around the world this summer? Now you can – with the help of books, that is! It’s that time of year again, time for the Charleston County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program happening June 1 through August 15, 2025! This year’s challenge, themed Read Around the World, is all about exploration, so pack your reading passport and let’s go!If you joined the “Camp CCPL” reading challenge last summer, you may be familiar with how the program works. If not, it is simple.

3 weeks ago | ellicottvillenow.com | Dena J. DiOrio

“When we moved over to Wayne Street, I was like, we should just change the name as well, so we came up with Forbidden Roots,” adding that the name stems from when people visited The Grow Room, some would not want their friends or partners to stop. “It became like a forbidden fruit, so Forbidden Roots just kind of came to us.” She shared that it is also where the logo originated which was designed by a local artist.

1 month ago | ellicottvillenow.com | Dena J. DiOrio

“I’ve always really been into vintage since I was little,” said Zuech by way of phone interview. “My mom has always loved it, so she’s taken me places, like flea markets, thrift stores – places like that,” she continued. “I’ve always been with it and I grew the love from that.”Zuech shared that she holds previous retail experience having worked in Ellicottville for the past three years at another boutique.

1 month ago | ellicottvillenow.com | Dena J. DiOrio

Wedding bells are ringing at Holiday Valley Resort with its upcoming Wedding Expo. With destination wedding options right here in our own backyard, Holiday Valley offers numerous venues and guest lodging options to choose from. To highlight the resort’s offerings and some local wedding vendors, Holiday Valley is hosting a Wedding Expo at the Main Lodge on Saturday, May 17th from 10:00am-2:00pm.

1 month ago | ellicottvillenow.com | Dena J. DiOrio

“It’s truly such an honor and I think it represents all the time and hard work I put in at Holiday Valley, and support from my coaches, my teammates, and my family. I’m so grateful and honored to be recognized,” said Conroy by way of phone interview. The high school sophomore began skiing at the age of three and started skiing competitively at age 11. After having completed her second year in the U16 age group, Conroy will advance to the U18 age group next year. “We compete all over,” she said.