Business Review

Section A
- Oil City, and Surrounding Areas.

Section B
- Oil and Gas, Coal, Timber, Farming

Section C
- Franklin / Sugar Creek.

Section D
- Financial, Utilities, Transit and Real Estate.

Section E
- Health.

Section F
- Leisure, Tourism

Section G
- Education.

Section H
- Clarion.

Section I
- Clarion.

Section F:

Psst! The secret is getting out

The parks and forests across the region may seem a bit more crowded this

summer.

Trolley makes a comeback on Oil City streets 02/12/2008
	One of Oil City’s most popular amenities — the trolley — hasn’t been making the rounds of city streets since Citizens Traction Co. shut down its street car system in 1928.

Milestone years being marked by Cross Creek 02/12/2008
	Cross Creek Resort is marking a milestone this year and will celebrate an even bigger one in 2009.

Here’s your calendar of events for 2008 02/12/2008
	From festivals to bazaars and concerts, there will be plenty to do.

Updates carried out at the Joshua Center 02/12/2008
	FRYBURG – The Joshua Christian Family Center was established in 2005 on a Forest County farm near the village of Strobleton. Jerry Schill and his wife, Pam, are the owners of the 105-acre farm.

Thousands take a ride on the OC&T Railroad 02/12/2008
	For the Oil Creek Railway Historical Society, 2007 was successful in many ways.

Clarion Holiday Inn honored for service 02/12/2008
	CLARION — The Clarion Holiday Inn started the year with upgrades to guest bath facilities and plans for updates in the guest rooms as well.

And you thought only the West was wild 02/12/2008
	Within the north central part of Pennsylvania, one will find more than 2 million acres of public lands set aside for the public’s enjoyment. Teeming with wildlife and offering unlimited recreation opportunities, the 12- county region includes some of the most wild and scenic areas in the Northeast.

Cook Forest is a popular destination 02/12/2008
	Cook Forest State Park remained a popular destination for thousands of tourists and area residents alike in 2007.

The deer are part of family 02/12/2008
	The Double Diamond Deer Ranch is a family owned and operated business that has been located three miles south of Cook Forest State Park for 18 years.

What’s drawing everyone? An elk herd and lots more 02/12/2008 Howard Shapiro
	BENEZETTE — Why did the elk cross the road? To get past the tourists. The tourists, wide-eyed and camera-ready, are coming in increasingly large numbers to this woodsy, countrified area of north-central Pennsylvania.

Campground celebrates a milestone 02/12/2008
	SANDY LAKE — VacationLand Campground celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2007 as Dennis and Lisa Shadron took over operations as full-time managers.

From riding to hiking, Allegheny offers it all 02/12/2008
	The Allegheny National Forest — the only forest of its kind in Pennsylvania — offers area residents numerous opportunities for excitement right in their own backyard.

Sportsman’s Club celebrates 60 years 02/12/2008
	FRYBURG — The Fryburg Sportsman’s Club celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2007 and has a full lineup of events planned for 2008.

Sawmill Center is a unique draw 02/12/2008
	The Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts is a unique multifaceted art center nestled in the pines of Cook Forest State Park. It has played host for many years to those willing to come and find their creativity in a beautiful, natural setting.

This ’s not only a corn maze, it’s A-maze-ing 02/12/2008
	LUCINDA — The A-maze-ing Farm Adventure in Lucinda celebrated its inaugural year in 2007 with the largest corn maze in the area, and the owners say they already are gearing up for the 2008 season with a larger maze and added attractions.

Tourism pays off in Clarion County 02/12/2008
	Tourism activity in the Clarion County region is succeeding and communities are being impacted by the tourism economy.

Renovation underway at DeBence museum 02/12/2008 KAREN CLARK
	One of downtown Franklin’s unique attractions, DeBence Antique Music World, is in the midst of a major renovation.

Barrow-Civic plans a full season for ’08 02/12/2008

Oil prices focus attention on Drake Well 02/12/2008
	TITUSVILLE — As the importance of oil became more apparent to national and international consumers last year, curiosity prompted many people to visit Drake Well Museum in Titusville to see where the industry began.

Council works to put accent on downtown 02/12/2008
	The Franklin Fine Arts Council has worked for nearly two decades to improve the quality of life in Franklin through arts programs, education and events.

The harmony of the Allegheny River 02/12/2008
	The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has been working to protect the Allegheny River, its tributaries and the life these waterways support since the 1960s.

OC launches downtown arts program 02/12/2008
	ARTS Oil City, an experiment in downtown development by the City of Oil City, found its feet in 2006 and took off running in 2007.

The Clarion’s comeback: It’s a story of resiliency 02/12/2008 Chuck Williams
	The Clarion River flows nearly 100 miles southwest from its headwaters in McKean County to its confluence with the Allegheny River near Parkers Landing, Clarion County.

Local arts council celebrates 15 years 02/12/2008
	The Oil City Arts Council, established in l993 as an organization within the City of Oil City government, is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year.

Our trails beckon – and draw money too 02/12/2008
	The scenic bike trails that wind along the Allegheny River and Sandy Creek are highlighted in nearly all the brochures, pamphlets and Websites that entice travelers to visit or relocate to the Oil Region.

Racing exhibit, trips set at the Venango museum 02/12/2008
	The Venango Museum of Art, Science and Industry has lined up numerous activities for 2008.

Nature and high-tech go hand in hand 02/12/2008 MATT CARROLL
	The Oil Region Alliance made the most of the area’s natural resources — while adding a high-tech touch — to attract tourists in 2007.

Garden Club marks milestone 02/12/2008
	One of Oil City’s oldest and most elegant Grand Dames celebrated a milestone in 2007.

Oil Creek mixes history and adventure 02/12/2008
	Oil Creek State Park offers visitors a unique mix — a glimpse of the oil region’s rich history and plentiful opportunities for outdoor adventure

Memorial park being planned 02/12/2008
	An Oil City man intent on preserving his community’s rich Polish heritage is taking steps to creating a memorial park along a city street once known for its early 1900s cluster of Polish immigrant families.

Bus Company marks 100th 02/12/2008
	CLEARFIELD — A number of important events took place in 1908: the United States celebrated Mother’s Day for the first time, England held the first- ever beauty contest and Henry Ford rolled out the first Model T (price: $850).

Briefs 02/12/2008