The Oil Region Alliance (ORA) is accepting nominations for the Oil Region Historic Preservation Awards, recognizing significant restoration and preservation efforts within the Oil Region National Heritage Area. Eligible projects must involve buildings at least 50 years old and have been completed or in progress within the last five years. The awards ceremony, open to the public, will take place on May 14 at Rhoades Auditorium in Oil City. Nominations are due by April 1, and more details can be found at OilRegion.org or by contacting ORA Heritage Manager Jenn Burden.
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