As St. Stephen School begins its 81st school year, the school community is welcoming new faces, new opportunities and new ways to support its students and families. One of the most exciting changes is the return of preschool. The school is pleased to welcome Mrs. Melissa Minium as its new Preschool Director. With years of Read More…
Oil City pastor, scholar and writer Charlie Cotherman has published his latest book, Strip Mine Jesus: Hope for the Rural Church, Small Towns, and Overlooked Places, through Baker Books of Michigan. Cotherman, who was born in Oil City and returned to western Pennsylvania with his family in 2016, is the pastor of Oil City Vineyard Read More…
“As the message of the Chamber’s Be Here initiative says, this is a great place to live and work, and I am proud to have my businesses here.”
“Our school and the Chamber have developed a partnership that is crucial to the future of our students’ success and our region’s workforce.”
“With the help of the Chamber’s advocacy committee, the voice of business was heard, benefiting the entire region.”
“FLEX was a networking opportunity and confidence builder for me. It gave me the skills and experience to now run a nonprofit and make an impact in the community.”
Be Here is an initiative of the Venango Chamber created to change the narrative of our region. Launched in January 2017, the goal of Be Here is to show the many opportunities to live, work, and play in the Venango Area, while we work to tackle the challenges that do exist.
