For questions or additional information, contact director Gregory Rock at 540-493-3827 or rocsatoconservatoryofmusic@gmail.com.
The first rehearsal of the Queen City Community Band, pictured here playing at the Veteran's Day program last November, will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, January 26 at the Rocsato Conservatory of Music at 701 N. Perry St., Titusville. Musicians of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join the volunteer group.
For questions or additional information, contact director Gregory Rock at 540-493-3827 or rocsatoconservatoryofmusic@gmail.com.
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![]() Elks Hoops shoots were being held again after the COVID-19 pandemic put the foul shooting competition on the shelf. In Titusville last Saturday Elks Lodge 264 filled the YMCA building with the sounds of dribbling and swooshing mantra of a well tossed free throw. "Shooters and fans gathered at the Titusville YMCA on Saturday, January 14, for this favorite Elks Youth Activities program," said organizer Chris Fiely in a press release. The competition is based on a series of free-throws with the most accurate shooters coming out holding the biggest trophies. Sean Rose, who won the 12-13 year-old division was also the outstanding shooter on the day. Other winners included Takoda Troup, who was the only girl and won the 8-9-year-old girl division. Chase Stec took home the 8-9-year-old boy prize. Jackson Evans torched the chords enough to capture the 10-11-year-old division. There were only about a dozen overall competitors this year. Years ago, Fiely, who was once competed in the event, said the gymnasium was full of kids. Organizers asked the competitors to tell their friends about it hoping to get the numbers boosted back up again next year. Trophies and medallions were awarded to the champions. The runners-up also received trophies. All participants received Titusville Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot t-shirts and Drug Awareness information. All shooters and their fans (and us reporters) were treated to a lunch in the YMCA Cafe (maybe the best hotdog ever.) Winners will advance to the Northwest District Hoop Shoot on Saturday, February 11 at Warren High School. District winners will compete at the Pennsylvania State Hoop Shoot in the State College/Bellefonte area For more information about our Youth Activities, Community Activities, and membership: Call 814-827-7721 or visit the Titusville Elks Lodge 264 Facebook page.
![]() Sprong was one of two people appointed to the board earlier this month. Jennifer Gesing of Bear Lake, Executive Director at Beacon Light Behavioral Health System, also joined the board. “We continue to see amazing local talent and interest in serving the college’s mission. Our new board members join an already strong collection of leaders that have done some incredible things for NPRC," NPRC board chairperson Kate Brock said. "Kevin and Jennifer will bring additional community connections and perspectives to the institution we serve, and we look forward to the contributions they will bring moving forward.” NPRC is an open-admission, two-year institution of higher education that is authorized to award Associate degrees and certificates. The mission is to provide affordable and accessible post-secondary education to the residents of northern Pennsylvania. NPRC brings affordable education with flexible schedules to a nine-county region, Cameron, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Forest, McKean, Potter, Venango and Warren.
Did you make a New Year's resolution to get more involved in your city? The first Titusville City Council meeting is set for tonight (Tuesday 1/3/2023) at 7 p.m. Below is the agenda. A reminder that each meeting sets aside time for public input. To know when the meetings are each month visit https://www.cityoftitusvillepa.gov/city-council. Agenda and minutes are posted on this site along with ever councilor and their email if you have specific question for anyone.
Three deer, that appeared interested in the salt on Drake Well Road, decided not to stick around long after the photographer got out of his car and started slowly moving to get a little closer.
Despite the figid temperatures and it being the day after Christmas, work continued at the former Perkins site on East Central Avenue in Titusville Monday. The Capital Group Construction contractors have concrete poured and are working on the framing. Monday they were working on constructing walls on the ground to be lifted into place later.
![]() Titusville is ending the year on a few positive notes – monetary notes that is. Two city groups received state funding this month. The Greater Titusville Development Foundation was awarded $25,000 for its ongoing Downtown Titusville Façade Improvement Program. The initiative is focused on improving existing façades in the downtown business district and has done eight rounds of local funding since its inception in 2016. The project provides a dollar-for-dollar match of up to $5,000 to businesses investing in facade improvements as a way to encourage upgrades to the appearance of the downtown and embrace the historical character of the city. In the past six years, $180,495 has been given to city businesses. The latest round of state funding comes to the GTDF from the Keystone Communities Program, which awarded nearly $8 million to 51 projects across the state. Earlier this month the Titusville Police Department received a $132,721 grant from the state’s Local Law Enforcement Support Program.
Across the state, $120 million was awarded to more than 197 law enforcement agencies and county district attorneys’ offices. In Venango County, the Franklin Police Department received $80,762 and the Oil City department was granted $399,868.
“These grant programs are one more tool in our toolbox to create safer communities across Pennsylvania,” Gov. Tom Wolf said. “With adequate resources, our local law enforcement and investigative offices can better protect and serve.” A Titusville School District-wide sing along took place Saturday in Scheide Park. A few dozen folks braved the cold temperatures to fill the downtown with song and Christmas cheer. The middle of the day event was put out last week on social media. Lyric sheets were handed out for the list of around 50 holiday classics.
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