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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Oil City, Pennsylvania with AmericanTowns Oil City Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Venango County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Oil City organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Oil City is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Weekend Activities in and around Oil City

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Oil City area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Pennsylvania’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Oil City in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Pennsylvania is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

An Invitation to our Oil City Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Oil City, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

Lou Kraft: 2011 Citizen of Year

from:Venango Area Chamber of Commerce

By JUDITH O. ETZEL Staff writer Oil City native and well-known business owner Lou Kraft has been named the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce 2011 Citizen of the Year. Kraft will be...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

FLEX collecting food donations through Feb. 3

from:Venango Area Chamber of Commerce

A group of young professionals in Venango County will collect food for Community Services of Venango County. FLEX, or Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs Exchange, will gather food...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Pennsylvania

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Pennsylvania Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to...

Clarion University–Venango Campus Honors Cynthia E. Urban ’00,’03 2012 Distinguished Alumna

from:Venango Area Chamber of Commerce

The first two things you notice about Cindy Urban are her strong work ethic and her commitment to her community. President and CEO of Klapec Trucking, the company her father...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Oil City Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

The Power of a Single Vote - Oil City Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Oil City elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

Venango County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Venango County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Venango County Pennsylvania area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Pennsylvania PA

Pennsylvania Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Pennsylvania. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Oil City and across the country. With...

Find Pennsylvania Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Pennsylvania haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Pennsylvania corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

Local leaders focus on skilled labor shortage

from:Venango Area Chamber of Commerce

SHEILA BOUGHNER Staff writer – The Derrick, September 21, 2011 Rod Griffin of Specialty Fabrication & Powder Coating (from left), Valley Grove School District...

Thousands respond as weather treats Cranberry Festival right

from:Venango Area Chamber of Commerce

2011-09-19 / The Derrick AMY WOZNIAK Staff writer Morrison Park was greeted with warm weather, a full range of activities and a turnout of thousands of people Saturday for the...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Pennsylvania PA

We have the best Pennsylvania apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Pennsylvania. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple...

Back to School for Oil City - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Oil City! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

5.9 Earthquake felt in Oil City, centered in Virginia

A rare 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit northwest Virginia sending shock waves throughout the Washington D.C. metropolitan area that were felt as far north as New York City and...

Rock On OilCity

from:Venango Area Chamber of Commerce

As this year’s Oil Heritage Festival approaches, there is much work going on behind the scenes. Chamber staff and volunteers continue to take registrations, answer phone...

Jolly July 3rd Festival

from:Oil City Arts Council

Schedule:Children Activities4PM-6PMChildren's events, d.g., face painters, caricaturists, petting zoo, Denny Butler's clowns, Jungle Terry's Wildlife Adventures and inflatable...

From the Commish

from:Venango Area Chamber of Commerce

By: Venango County Commissioner Vince Witherup as published in The Galena Signal On Friday, March 25, 2011, the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce and the Future Leaders and...

Spring Clean-up

from:Venango Area Chamber of Commerce

Spring has finally arrived and there’s no better time to shine up our communities! Join our business and community volunteers as we hit the streets for an area wide clean-up...

Make a difference in Oil City! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Oil City area and around...

Celebrate with Bob

from:Venango Area Chamber of Commerce

What a wonderful evening we had this past Wednesday, honoring our 2010 Citizen of the Year, Robert English. If you were not able to join us,check out our video tribute to...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Bev Yoakum Provides a Foundation for Children to Grow

Bev Yoakum doesn't want to keep the spotlight shining on her. After being recognized as a hero for her work in creating a unique early childhood education opportunity for the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Troy Yocum Returns Home

On April 17th 2010 Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum began his hike across the United States to raise awareness of military families in need. On September 3rd, 2011 Troy and Emmie, the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Joanne Kouris Has Dedicated More Than Two Decades to Delivering Meals

(photo courtesy of 7News) For 21 years, Joanne Kouris has been a friendly face, faithfully delivering hot meals to elderly and home bound neighbors who are now like...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Reilly Starr Coaches Volleyball and Shares Leadership Skills

Reilly Starr is the co-founder of AllStarr Volleyball, an organization whose mission is to encourage young women to become the best athletes they can be in a sport they love:...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Kristen Parkinson Raises Money to Keep Kids Safe from Land Mines

Kristen Parkinson got involved in fundraising at an early age. When she was eight years old she participated in various events that helped raise $20,000 for a dog specially...

July 4th fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Venango County, PA

Oil City Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Venango County, PA. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more! If...

Hurricane Irene is heading towards Pennsylvania, Take Shelter

With its trajectory bound for the eastern seaboard, Hurricane Irene could strike North Carolina’s Outer Banks as early as Friday night, with at-risk areas including...

OIL CITY’S 4TH ANNUAL OIL COUNTRY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

from:Venango Area Chamber of Commerce

The Oil City Arts Council and United Way of Venango County are again teaming to host Oil City’s Fourth Annual Oil Country Bluegrass Festival. This annual event will be...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Maribeth Shearer is Committed to Caring

For some residents of the senior living community where she works, Maribeth is the daughter they never had or the daughter they wish they had. More than anyone else who works at...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Pamela Cantor Works to Turnaround Failing Schools

Dr. Pamela Cantor has been nationally recognized for her efforts to help improve the lives of children and families. She is a child psychiatrist who has been focusing on...

AmericanTown Heroes: Leslie Perkins Picks Posies for Patients

Leslie Perkins, a hospital volunteer for more than 28 years is also the head of the fresh flower program. In addition to overseeing the placements of fresh flowers in all the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Allan Barsema Builds Life Recovery Plans

The dictionary definition of a carpenter is someone who "builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts," which is akin to what Allan Barsema helps do...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Marlene Perez Is An Award-Winning Volunteer

Over the years, Marlene Perez has been commended for her many contributions to her political party as well as her country. As an active Democrat she was recently honored...

Executive Assistant Position

from:Venango Area Chamber of Commerce

The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking an Executive Assistant. A complete job description is available at www.venangochamber.org. Interested applicants...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Teresa Berg Takes Pictures That Get Animals Placed in Homes

Teresa Berg is a photographer with an eye for the beauty within. She takes everyday subjects, like children and animals and transforms them into extraordinary images to be...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Steve Wampler Climbed a Mountain So Kids With Disabilities Could Go to Camp

Steve Wampler is wheelchair-bound due to Cerebral Palsy, but he doesn't allow that to define him. As he says on his website, rockonsteve, he's moved past his disability to a place...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Fowler Ruffin Helps Animals Find Homes and Children Find Happiness

Fowler Ruffin is one of those people who knows the secret to making a heaven here on earth. Just take a look at Pinch Me Acres, the farm she bought with her husband and they...

AmericanTowns Heroes: DJ Waldow and his 28-Day Good Deed Challenge

DJ is the "Social Butterfly Guy" on his blog of the same name. What's with the name? According to DJ, he was the guy who "got bored real quick if he was not...

The Chamber Online Store

from:Venango Area Chamber of Commerce

I’m pleased to report that you can now register for Venango Area Chamber of Commerce events on our new online store. Along with event registration, you can join the chamber,...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Denise Allen's Quilts Portray Everyday Life and History

Denise Allen is a needlework folk artist and quilter whose work has been exhibited in folk art museums and galleries around the country. Her quilts tell the stories of African...