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Rocko’s Shifts from Pizza to Variety Shop


Nine years ago, Kevin and Liz Roth opened Rocko’s Pizzeria in Oil City. In August of this year, an electrical issue inside the building forced them to cease operations until new service could be installed. During this process, the Roth’s decided to sell off their food inventory and some staff moved on to other jobs, Read More…

FLEX Annual Meeting


Another great FLEX Annual Meeting was held in November—an event we host annually to celebrate successes and look towards the next year. FLEX members gathered at Trails to Ales II in Franklin for food, drinks, networking, and a fantastic game of Kahoot trivia, hosted by Events & Fundraising Chair, Ivy Kuberry. With the new year Read More…

Black Bear Hemp Dispensary Opens Meadville Location


Black Bear Hemp Dispensary is growing! After opening their first location in Grove City in July of 2021, they have now added a Clarion location in November of 2021, and most recently, a Meadville location this November. The Meadville store is in Piper Plaza, just off of the busy Smock Highway (322) nestled between Sheetz Read More…

PA Chamber Celebrates Bipartisan Success at Tax Reform Bill Signing


Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry President and CEO Luke Bernstein issued the following statement regarding the ceremonial bill signing of Act 53 of 2022 – the monumental, bipartisan tax reform legislation that was enacted with the 2022- 23 Commonwealth budget in July and reduced Pennsylvania’s Corporate Net Income Tax rate in half, among other Read More…

Venango Dems to Deliver Christmas Meals


The Venango County Democratic Party and the Venango-Clarion Chapter of the NWPA Area Labor Federation (NWPA ALF) will once again deliver free Christmas dinners to 500 area residents. This effort is made possible by generous donations from supporters of the Democratic Party and Area Labor Federation. Volunteers will package and deliver the meals prepared by Read More…