Chamber Awards Citizen of the Year honor to James S. Hawkins The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Citizen of the Year for 2009, James S. Hawkins. A well known businessman and active community volunteer, Jim owns a resume that evidences a lifetime of hard work and service to others. The Read More…
Hutchinson Champions Legislation to Dismantle Turnpike Commission
Rep. Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango/Butler) today participated in a Capitol news conference supporting legislation to dismantle the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and turn over responsibility for the turnpike to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). “Eliminating the Turnpike Commission may be the single most effective thing we can do to improve road conditions while driving down maintenance Read More…
Remembering Christmas Past…
while creating new traditions. Volunteers have prepared a wonderful weekend of activities in downtown Oil City, beginning this afternoon. Checkout the schedule to find out just where to be at what time. You will find many events that are familiar from the past, like the Santa’s Arrival, Christmas music by Mostly Brass and the YWCA Read More…
Spaghetti Dinner Benefits Humane Society
The Venango County Humane Society will be having a spaghetti dinner on Thursday December 3rd from 6-8 pm at the Oil City Moose Club located on Halyday Run Rd. Tickets are available in advance by contacting Carol Gustafson at 814-676-8877 or at the door. Tickets are $8.00 for adults and $6 for children 12 and Read More…
Stuff Your Stocking Event Planned
Oil City’s Southside Business Association has scheduled their third annual Stuff Your Stocking Christmas customer appreciation event. On Friday December 11th, from 5-7pm, children are invited to bring their empty stockings downtown to the area’s businesses and have them stuffed with goodies. There will be door prizes, family entertainment and pictures with Santa. For more Read More…