The United Way of Venango County has added a new member to their staff. Jennifer Taylor is excited to be a part of the United Way team as the new Volunteer Coordinator. Jennifer graduated from Franklin Area High School and after several years teaching in Virginia, she moved back to the area with her husband Read More…
The Venango County Democrats will again be delivering Christmas Dinners to anyone in Venango County who is in need. The dinners, which will be delivered on Christmas Day, will be hot and ready to eat. Dinners may be ordered by visiting the Venango Dems website and completing the online form or by sending a private Read More…
Thanksgiving provides the perfect opportunity for acknowledging all that we have and what we can share. Our business community has a long history of being generous in the community. Businesses have given to local nonprofits and they have encouraged employees to participate in food collections and fundraisers. The holidays continue to offer many opportunities for Read More…
Many of our local non-profits rely on event fundraisers to keep things moving, and have had to make creative changes in the last 20 months. Jamie’s Kids is an organization that benefits local students in honor of Jamie Jacoby, who taught at Valley Grove Elementary until she passed away in 2013. The Jamie’s Kids Annual Read More…
The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism will dedicate a new Visitor Center at the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, November 10. The public is invited to attend. This is the fourth Visitor Center in the region developed by the Alliance. The others are in Oil City at the Venango Museum of Read More…