In the past, the surrounding area produced natural gas, oil, lumber and coal.

[4] It is home to the annual Autumn Leaf Festival and PennWest Clarion.

The county courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Precipitation is highest in the summer months, with an annual average of 46.55 in (1,182 mm).

38.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Current council members include President Carol Lapinto, Vice President Benjamin Aaron, President Pro Tem Rachel Roberts, Brenda Sanders Dede, Andy Montana, Zachary Garbarino, and Patty Schmader.