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Annual ‘Divine Intervention’ Fundraiser

This party is a warm and welcoming event which is open to the public. Admission is by donation. Funds raised at this time will benefit the restoration of the 1886 Stick Style building located on the corner of Buffalo and 11th Street, formerly known as … READ MORE

Farmhouse Black Friday

The Oil City Warehouse is throwing a Farmhouse themed Black Friday event. Some of your farmhouse style pieces will be on sale!

Light-Up Night

Visit Franklin, PA for a variety of events to kick off the holiday season! Find more information at franklinpa.gov

Peter Greene Column: A Search for Fulfillment Can Lead Us Back Home

This is a column by Peter Green from The Derrick & The News-Herald. Find the original article here. I try not to focus on myself in this column, but Tuesday’s article by Rosemary Fielding about the “Be Here” visit to Rocky Grove High School inspired me to speak up. … READ MORE

Taste of Talent Finals

Come find out the winner of the 2019 Taste of Talent Competition! This competition draws thousands of people each summer to enjoy performances and vote for their favorite contestant at Bandstand Park. Contestants include: Shannon Birsa of Oil City, Hagan Cook of Franklin, Tim Craver … READ MORE

Taste of Talent Semi-Finals

The semi-finals for the 2019 Taste of Talent Competition, which started Wednesday, June 26! This competition draws thousands of people each summer to enjoy performances and vote for their favorite contestant at Bandstand Park. Contestants include: Shannon Birsa of Oil City, Hagan Cook of Franklin, … READ MORE

Taste of Talent Competition

The 2019 Taste of Talent Competition begins Wednesday, June 26! This competition draws thousands of people each summer to enjoy performances and vote for their favorite contestant at Bandstand Park. Contestants include: Shannon Birsa of Oil City, Hagan Cook of Franklin, Tim Craver of Franklin, … READ MORE

Franklin Blues & Barbecue Festival

FREE outdoors Blues Music Festival in Franklin, PA. Two full days of internationally acclaimed Blues Artists accompanied by the best regional barbecue vendors that we can find. All proceeds benefit Venango County high school music. Saturday, June 15 (12 – 9PM) Lineup: Rodger Montgomery The … READ MORE

How to Hire, Train & Retain Great Employees:

Friday, May 17 in Franklin (This workshop will also be held on June 20 in Clarion) Do you suffer from the “I can’t find good people” syndrome? Do you struggle to attract and retain employees that you can rely on? In an environment plagued by … READ MORE

2019 Oil Heritage Region Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony

Celebrate the winners of the 2019 Oil Heritage Region Historic Preservation Awards: The Derrick / The News-Herald for its “Out of the Archives” series, Missy’s Arcade Restaurant reconstruction in Titusville, Keystone Community Education Council’s Oil City office enhancement project, adaptive reuse and stewardship of the … READ MORE