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Oil Region Alliance Logo and Promo for Hotel Contents being auctioned off

ORA to Auction Hotel Contents


The Oil Region Alliance will hold an auction of the contents of the former Days Inn/Arlington Hotel property in Oil City on May 11 starting at 9 a.m. with auctioneer Todd E. Beichner. This is a liquidation of restaurant and commercial kitchen equipment as well as hotel furnishings. It is not a sale of the Read More…

Travis Siegel standing in parking lot with CATA Bus

CATA Welcomes Travis Siegel


Travis Siegel has recently joined the Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) team as Director of Operations. Prior to starting at CATA, Travis worked at the Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission where he served as the Regional Planning Manager for the counties of Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Forest, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, and Warren. He has Read More…

Thriving Through Visitor Season


With visitor season around the corner, it’s crucial for small businesses to gear up and present their best front. This bustling period offers a golden opportunity to attract new customers, increase sales, and build long-term loyalty. Clean Store Fronts First impressions matter. A clean, well -maintained storefront invites visitors in and sets a tone for Read More…

OHF Update—Parade Route Changes


Due to the construction work planned for Veterans Bridge this Summer, we will not be able to hold the Oil Heritage Festival Parade along its normal route. We considered putting the parade on hold for this year, but after discussing with the Oil Heritage Festival committee, as well as the local police and fire chiefs, Read More…