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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…

June 2018 Young Professional Profiles: Sarah & Matthew Boston


A Venango County native, Sarah Boston grew up in Kennerdell, before attending college at Slippery Rock University. She is co-owner of Bostons Buy Sell and Gold Exchange, which she opened with her husband upon returning to the area about a year ago. Sarah has two bachelor’s degrees—in Interdisciplinary Studies and History, with a focus on Read More…

257 Buy Sell Trade


257 Buy Sell Trade is a family-owned retail store that buys and sells pre-owned merchandise. The store is owned and run by Derek Bailey and deals in gold, silver, jewelry, coins, electronics, tools, memorabilia, musical instruments, and much more. They offer brand new and estate jewelry from their large inventory and also offer minor jewelry Read More…