Bridgeway Capital, a Non-Traditional Lender specializing in artists and entrepreneurs in Western PA, will visit the Oil Region and meet with interested members of the public, and community and economic development stakeholders to learn more about the needs and potential of the Oil Region. Same-day … READ MORE
Meet local author Cathy Rybak and get your copy of her first book, “Pooch in a Pound.” Cathy, native to Oil City, writes this children’s book from a dog’s point of view in an animal shelter. In addition to meeting the author, there will be … READ MORE
The trailhead and water access at 575 N. Seneca Street in Oil City, known as Oil Creek Memorial Landing, will be dedicated Saturday, April 24 at 10 a.m. at the site. A brief ceremony will include a ribbon cutting, speakers and refreshments. All are welcome … READ MORE
This unique Boston Marathon qualifying event starts and finishes at Drake Well Museum and Park, traveling along the historic streets of Titusville and utilizing the bicycle trail in Oil Creek State Park. All proceeds benefit educational, interpretive and community programming at Drake Well Museum and … READ MORE
Guided tours will be given of this ca. 1850 house constructed prior to the region’s oil boom. Learn about the history of its occupants, including the region’s “prodigal son” John Washington “Coal Oil Johnny” Steele. Re-enactors will portray historic characters and select books will be … READ MORE
Guided tours will be given of this ca. 1850 house constructed prior to the region’s oil boom. Learn about the history of its occupants, including the region’s “prodigal son” John Washington “Coal Oil Johnny” Steele. The open house will also feature readings from “Oil Tales … READ MORE
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
Oil City, Franklin, Cranberry, Emlenton, Barkeyville, Polk, Rouseville, Utica, Kennerdell—just some of the communities located in Venango County. The only thing separating these areas is distance. There are no physical borders, fences, or anything of the sort. Why, though, does it sometimes seem like each … READ MORE
A couple weeks ago, the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce held the 39th Annual Oil Heritage Festival in downtown Oil City, with entertainment, food, a parade, arts and crafts, children’s activities, and more. This was my fifth Oil Heritage Festival since working at the Chamber, … READ MORE