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ORA Promotes Two Staff Members


The Oil Region Alliance recently promoted two staff members to new roles. Selina Pedi, who began with the ORA in May 2019 as the part-time Blueprint Communities Coordinator for the Allegheny Clarion River Valley Region, will now serve as the full-time Redevelopment Manager. Jennifer Burden, who has been with the ORA since January 2018 as Read More…

Galaxy Federal Credit Union Celebrates 80 years


On October 14, 1940, 12 Joy Manufacturing Company employees deposited $5 each and chartered Joy Federal Credit Union for the “employees of Joy Manufacturing Company in Franklin, Pennsylvania; members of their immediate families; and organizations of such persons.” Galaxy Federal Credit Union‘s current logo includes 12 stars to show respect and thanks for those twelve Read More…

ORA Announces the 2020 Oil Region Guide


The Guide, produced by the Oil Region Alliance, is the premier marketing piece for the Oil Region National Heritage Area. “The Guide focuses on the communities of Titusville, Oil City, Franklin, Cranberry, Emlenton, and Foxburg, as well as outdoor recreation opportunities and heritage destinations highlighted by images from local photographers,” said Emily Altomare, Communications and Read More…