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Greetings to our new residents


This past Saturday I had the pleasure of meeting many of the new students that will be attending Clarion University-Venango Campus this fall.  Along with several other organizations and local service providers, I greeted students and their families on the lawn in front of the Robert W. Rhoades Center. We provided information about things to Read More…

Venango’s career opportunities pitched to interns


Summer interns were guests at a luncheon hosted by the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce. By JEREMY JOHNSON Staff writer Lunch was on the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce Tuesday at Wanango Golf Club in Reno. About 60 interns, young professionals and Chamber members attended an intern appreciation luncheon presented by the Chamber and FLEX, Read More…

Ahh…Oil Heritage Festival 2010


Once again I am in awe of the way a community pulls together and how individual volunteers give of their time.  We have just celebrated another Oil Heritage Festival. With more than a weeks worth of activities, at more than a dozen venues, this would have been impossible without the selfless gift of time given Read More…

Basket Raffle 2010


This year’s Oil Heritage Festival Baskets are filled with valuable items and gift certificates donated by chamber members and local businesses. Stop by OHF Headquarters on Seneca St. to take a closer look. Tickets are $1 each or 7 for $5. Winners will be drawn at the Finale Concert, Sunday, July 25th. Look at the Read More…

The balance dilema


It just seems like there is so much to do these days and increasingly less time, money and people to do it. Businesses, organizations and communities are challenged by how to most wisely use their limited resources. Add to that the desire to please each and every member or customer and it can be down Read More…