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Venango Training & Development Center Celebrates 45 Years


It’s VTDCs’ “45th Anniversary”!  It all started over forty five years ago, when a small group of families from Venango County came together to create a day program that would provide their children with disabilities meaningful activities, where they could learn different skills.  In 1968, the operation known as “Venango Diagnostics Center” was moved to Read More…

Community Gardens Continue to Grow


The Venango Area Community Gardens have had a successful second year! For this summer, the group has placed 50 raised beds throughout the community, with a couple at the Venango Chamber and many at Chamber member locations, including:     Community Services of Venango County Hand In Hand Christian Counseling Oil City Housing Authority Office Read More…

Local Catholic School Teachers Participate in UPSTREAM Conference


On June 20th, four teachers from Venango Catholic High School, St. Patrick’s and St. Stephen’s Elementary Schools traveled to Loyola University in Chicago to participate in the UPSTREAM Conference. “A Paddle and a Plan” was the theme of the 2018 conference presented by The Diocese of Buffalo. STREAM, an NCEA Best Practice Model, stands for Science, Read More…

Congratulations to the VNA!


Congratulations to the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) of Venango County on the groundbreaking of their new Hospice House in Rocky Grove. Additionally, Representative R. Lee James visited with the VNA, where he had a tour and meeting at their office to gain a better understanding of the services they provide. Learn more about the VNA at venangovnafoundation.org. Read More…