Gary Jackson opened the doors to Gary Jackson Insurance on January 1, 2018 upon taking over the business of thirty-two years, following the retirement of Roger Baker. Gary is an agent of State Farm and offers auto, home, and life insurance along with financial services. Shirley Evans, with fourteen years of prior agent experience, and Read More…
Social Media Tip: The Power of a Share
In a world where people are bombarded with hundreds of social media posts daily and algorithms control what is seen, how can your business stand out? One way to get your posts out there is by encouraging people to use the share button. When someone shares your post onto their personal feed, it helps you reach Read More…
Matric Hosts Business Leaders for NFIB Meeting
Seneca-based Matric hosted a National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) town hall meeting in May, bringing together several small business owners of Venango County for a roundtable discussion on state and federal regulations with Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson and PA State Senator Scott Hutchinson. During the meeting, attendees had the chance to discuss pressing matters Read More…
Christ Episcopal Church Receives Historic Preservation Award
The Oil Region Alliance held a Preservation Workshop in Pleasantville on May 19. The Oil Heritage Region Historic Preservation Awards have been awarded since 1997 and were created to recognize projects that represent preservation, restoration and rehabilitation; acknowledge initiatives, services or commitment to the preservation of historic structures; create an advocacy for historic preservation through Read More…
Lighthouse Ministries/Fisherman’s Network to Close
Lighthouse Ministries of Franklin, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to Christian community ministry will be closing its operations after more than 20 years of serving Venango County. Originally organized in 1996 for the purpose of bringing Christian radio to the area for the first time. WAWN, 89.5 FM went on the air on Nov. 5, Read More…