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Matric Receives Award for Safety Excellence


Matric Limited received the Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence for the second time earlier this month, hosting a ceremony at their Seneca facility on November 2. The award recognizes employer/employee joint initiatives resulting in a significantly safer work environment. Notably, Matric’s safety initiatives resulted in a company-record 753 days without a work-related medical claim. Matric Read More…

Local Schools Seek Business Input


Oil City High School (OCHS) and Venango Technology Center (Vo-Tech) are asking businesses to take their short surveys. OCHS would love to hear your thoughts about their school climate. All you have to do is take an online survey that takes 5 minutes or less and it will provide the School Climate Committee with valuable information Read More…

Venango Campus Student Organization Recognized


CU Serve, a Clarion University student organization based at Venango Campus, won the Special Group Award at the University’s 24th Annual Equity Awards on November 14,  in recognition of their dedication and commitment to equity. CU Serve (formerly SEED Club) has been an integral part of the student life heartbeat at Venango Campus since the Read More…

The Greatest Gift: Local Businesses & Nonprofits Busy With Holiday Giving & Volunteering


Most of us are fortunate to enter the holidays with excitement and expectation of time with family and friends, celebrating the year behind us and making resolutions for the next, but many in the community will be faced with the challenges of failing health, financial woes, or loneliness. It is at this time that our Read More…