Like most long standing businesses in Venango County, Wanango Country Club has seen many changes over the past two decades. Historically a private golf club, the venture into a public-private model has brought opportunity along with challenges. Recently, under new ownership, the club is sporting a new energy and staff, excited to invite you to Read More…
Oil City Main Street: Farmers Market, Music on the Square & Flags for Sale
The Oil City Farmers’ Market is open for the 2018 season each Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Central Avenue plaza. The market is open to vendors selling farm-fresh, homemade or handcrafted items. Approximately 10 vendors are registered for this season, with more expected to come in as the produce season peaks. Read More…
FLEX Summer Community Involvement
The Bike ’n Brew takes place the Saturday before the festival, on July 21, in Justus Park. This year marks our third annual event, and we’re looking forward to a day full of outdoor activities and craft beer samples along the Allegheny River. The Thursday during Oil Heritage Festival, July 26, is our Ice Cream Read More…
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…