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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