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The skate park on Summit Street will temporarily be closed during the painting of the pickleball courts.
Read moreThe City of Oil City intends to submit an application to the PA Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2026. The anticipated CDBG funding allocation is $306,656. The first of two public hearings pertaining to the application for these funds will be held at 4:00 pm on June 22, 2026, in Council Chambers, 21 Seneca St., Oil City, PA. Please view the full article for more information.
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