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Iris Theatre (click)
In downtown Cochranton
Admission: Adults - $3, Kids:
6-11 - $1.50; 5 & under - Free
Showtimes: M-Th 7:30; Fr./Sat. 7 & 9
No Sunday shows unless noted
In downtown Cochranton
Admission: Adults - $3, Kids:
6-11 - $1.50; 5 & under - Free
Showtimes: M-Th 7:30; Fr./Sat. 7 & 9
No Sunday shows unless noted
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The Orioles continued on their quest for a state
title, downing the Keystone Panthers Friday night
at OCHS, 46-45. The nailbiter went down to the
wire, with Keystone taking a buzzer beater shot
that didn't quite fall in. The Grove have captured
the Region and District titles, and are basically in
the "sweet sixteen" for the state championship.
Rocky Grove later fell to Tussey Mtn., 64-57,
and bowed out of the playoffs.
title, downing the Keystone Panthers Friday night
at OCHS, 46-45. The nailbiter went down to the
wire, with Keystone taking a buzzer beater shot
that didn't quite fall in. The Grove have captured
the Region and District titles, and are basically in
the "sweet sixteen" for the state championship.
Rocky Grove later fell to Tussey Mtn., 64-57,
and bowed out of the playoffs.
For the story of young Major
Washington's many experiences
in western PA, click the
commander-in-chief of the
French & Indian War and
American Revolution.
Washington's many experiences
in western PA, click the
commander-in-chief of the
French & Indian War and
American Revolution.
| The Oil Region Ballet (ORB) presented "Alice in Wonderland" at the Barrow for three shows. It was the first production of the group, which features members from Venango, Crawford and Clarion Counties. |
Senior Chip Bell goes
for 3 (above) in the
contest against
Keystone. For coverage
on their game with
Linesville, click on pic.
for 3 (above) in the
contest against
Keystone. For coverage
on their game with
Linesville, click on pic.
PA State Senator Mary Jo White
read to schoolchildren at the
Franklin YMCA as part of the
Week of the Young Child last year.
read to schoolchildren at the
Franklin YMCA as part of the
Week of the Young Child last year.
| The Venango Chamber Orchestra performed their annual Spring Concert at the Barrow-Civic Theatre, complimentary as always. |
Trina Hess (at right) is hauled off stage
during a comedy routine in the annual
Honky Tonk production, "Remember
When?" (click pic for story)
during a comedy routine in the annual
Honky Tonk production, "Remember
When?" (click pic for story)
Franklin honored Memorial
Day 2010 with several
ceremonies to honor
American veterans. The
Franklin Cemetary (at right)
was the scene of Rifle
Salutes by the V.E.T.S.
Honor Guard, and the laying
of wreaths at the Union
Soldier Monument. VFW and
American Legion Auxiliary
members Tami Duda (from
left), Wanda Anderson and
Lana Burke exit Soldiers
Circle after laying wreaths at
the monument honoring
members of Mays Post 220.
Day 2010 with several
ceremonies to honor
American veterans. The
Franklin Cemetary (at right)
was the scene of Rifle
Salutes by the V.E.T.S.
Honor Guard, and the laying
of wreaths at the Union
Soldier Monument. VFW and
American Legion Auxiliary
members Tami Duda (from
left), Wanda Anderson and
Lana Burke exit Soldiers
Circle after laying wreaths at
the monument honoring
members of Mays Post 220.
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4-H judge Adam Guiste interviews a contestant in the Horse
Costume Contest at the Venango Co. Fair in early August 2010.
Costume Contest at the Venango Co. Fair in early August 2010.
| In Autumn, the annual Foxburg Scottish Festival at RiverStone Farm brings hundreds of people & kilts for a day to celebrate Scotland, community & local history. (click photo for gallery) |
The Antique Auto Rally stopped in Franklin for a couple of hours
recently, with 48 incredible cars parked surrounding Fountain Park.
recently, with 48 incredible cars parked surrounding Fountain Park.
| Russ Byars of Franklin reclaimed the PA Championship Trophy at Rock In River Fest 2010. Click for results at official website! |
| Click pic for a slideshow of Franklin's Rock In River Festival 2010. |
Barrow's Peter Pan made kids of all who saw it! Click pic for
Photo Gallery. Amazing show -- music, adventure and laughs!
Photo Gallery. Amazing show -- music, adventure and laughs!
| Hundreds of runners streamed thru Franklin during Applefest 5K Race in early October 2010. |
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| The Franklin Civic Operetta's performance of Black Tie Barrow in Nov. 2010 was a rousing success, thanks to the stellar performances of twenty of the community's bright lights. Click photo for a collection of images and captions. |
Franklin's Light Up Night featured lots of afternoon
activities, followed by the Electric Lights Parade
along Liberty Street and a spectacular fireworks
display by Erin Cartwright in Fountain Park.
activities, followed by the Electric Lights Parade
along Liberty Street and a spectacular fireworks
display by Erin Cartwright in Fountain Park.
Click for
slideshow
of the
Venango
Co. 4-H
Fair 2010
slideshow
of the
Venango
Co. 4-H
Fair 2010
Start your subscription to the Oil Region's very own
magazine! Lots of great stories & images. Click for
a look at what's in our Winter 2011 edition.
magazine! Lots of great stories & images. Click for
a look at what's in our Winter 2011 edition.
The Oil Region Ballet (ORB) staged three Spring
shows at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin and
at the Academy Theatre in Meadville. Click photo
for Slideshow at our Archives.
The animals are (from left) Mahala Femovich, Danielle Eberle,
Morgan Jacoby & Erika Maleski, shown triumphant after
capturing robbers Dreama Nelson (left) & Darin Paden.
shows at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin and
at the Academy Theatre in Meadville. Click photo
for Slideshow at our Archives.
The animals are (from left) Mahala Femovich, Danielle Eberle,
Morgan Jacoby & Erika Maleski, shown triumphant after
capturing robbers Dreama Nelson (left) & Darin Paden.
Fantastic May Garden Mart in Franklin -- thanks
to the Franklin Gardeners Assn. & the city!
to the Franklin Gardeners Assn. & the city!
The Sandman ballet number (left) at Franklin's Studio 22
Dance Recital in May 2010 at the Barrow-Civic Theatre.
The forty performances included a wide range of genres
by dancers ages 3-18. Click photo for 100 more!
Dance Recital in May 2010 at the Barrow-Civic Theatre.
The forty performances included a wide range of genres
by dancers ages 3-18. Click photo for 100 more!
| The VETS Honor Guard led Franklin's Memorial Day Parade. |
Franklin's Memorial Day Parade
was followed by a Memorial
Ceremony in South Park . The
MIA tribute included lighting a
candle in remembrance.
was followed by a Memorial
Ceremony in South Park . The
MIA tribute included lighting a
candle in remembrance.
Franklin High
School held
Commencement
Exercises in
South Park
early June 2011.
School held
Commencement
Exercises in
South Park
early June 2011.
| Great links for the Oil Heritage Region |
Seussical The Musical --
Click pic for a gallery of
images at our Barrow in
Pictures Facebook page.
Click pic for a gallery of
images at our Barrow in
Pictures Facebook page.
| Click photo for the Venango County Fair photo gallery, & check out the full screen slideshow! |
1896 Greek Revival House in Oil City's
West End, which features numerous epic
structures dating back to the early days
of the Oil Boom (1860s-early 1900s).
Click photo for a slideshow tour.
West End, which features numerous epic
structures dating back to the early days
of the Oil Boom (1860s-early 1900s).
Click photo for a slideshow tour.
Click the Victorian
mansion for a
slideshow tour
through Historic
Franklin PA.
mansion for a
slideshow tour
through Historic
Franklin PA.
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A re-dedication ceremony was held in Franklin's South Park on 11/11/11.
At 11am, the new Venango Vietnam Veterans Honor Roll was unveiled, a
group of monuments in the corner of the park beside Liberty Street.
At 11am, the new Venango Vietnam Veterans Honor Roll was unveiled, a
group of monuments in the corner of the park beside Liberty Street.
Our next edition will be out in late
February 2012 -- New Subscribers welcome!
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Outside Venango, click $28 for 5 issues.
Thanks for your support!
| Check out the incredible website of Timothy Rudisille, West PA's Featured Artist for Autumn 2011 |
| Potter's Falls in Rockland, Venango County |
Autumn 2011 issue features a
story on Franklin's historic
Witherup House B&B (click pic)
story on Franklin's historic
Witherup House B&B (click pic)
Autumn 2011 edition has a
wonderful story about the priceless
collection of Tiffany stained glass
windows at St. Johns Episcopal
Church in Franklin. Click pic at
right for start of the story in our
Autumn 2011 edition; or pic.
above for a tour of this wonderful
Oil Boom structure.
wonderful story about the priceless
collection of Tiffany stained glass
windows at St. Johns Episcopal
Church in Franklin. Click pic at
right for start of the story in our
Autumn 2011 edition; or pic.
above for a tour of this wonderful
Oil Boom structure.
Our Autumn 2011 issue treats readers to a trip back
in time, when Monarch Park (1896-1926) was the
place to go. Riding the electric trolleys to the theme
park along Deep Hollow Rd. in Cranberry was half
the fun! Story by Oil City historian William Bowen;
illustrated with postcards & photos from the time.
in time, when Monarch Park (1896-1926) was the
place to go. Riding the electric trolleys to the theme
park along Deep Hollow Rd. in Cranberry was half
the fun! Story by Oil City historian William Bowen;
illustrated with postcards & photos from the time.
Click
cover
for a
sampling
of our
Autumn
2011
edition.
cover
for a
sampling
of our
Autumn
2011
edition.
Check out last year's
story on the ghost
hunt at Oil City's
Latonia Theatre
(click pic).
story on the ghost
hunt at Oil City's
Latonia Theatre
(click pic).
Read the story about Ben Hogan, the
legendary boxer & Pithole City luminary.
The oil boomtown lasted just 18 months,
1865-66, and Hogan played a prominent
part in the town of 20,000.
Story by Roxanne Hitchcock, from West
PA's October 2009 issue. Based on the
forward in her republsihed, "Ben Hogan
-- The Wickedest Man in the World.":
First published in 1878.
legendary boxer & Pithole City luminary.
The oil boomtown lasted just 18 months,
1865-66, and Hogan played a prominent
part in the town of 20,000.
Story by Roxanne Hitchcock, from West
PA's October 2009 issue. Based on the
forward in her republsihed, "Ben Hogan
-- The Wickedest Man in the World.":
First published in 1878.
Click pic below for our Tourism Boomtowns
story by Ed Bergin, who envisiions a bright
future for the Oil Heritage Region.
story by Ed Bergin, who envisiions a bright
future for the Oil Heritage Region.
| Story on the 1867 Samuel Plumer House in Franklin PA (click) |
Click the cover below for a wonderful story
of George Washington's journey through
present-day Franklin PA, Venango County.
of George Washington's journey through
present-day Franklin PA, Venango County.
To read a story about
the Wild West Museum
& Franklin Antique Mall
in Franklin PA, click the
snowy Union soldier
and Remington bronze.
the Wild West Museum
& Franklin Antique Mall
in Franklin PA, click the
snowy Union soldier
and Remington bronze.
Here's a story about Col. CJS Miller of
Franklin, a great adventurer & spender
of his father's vast oil fortune.
Franklin, a great adventurer & spender
of his father's vast oil fortune.