Center Street Bridge Finally Draws Tourist

The Center Street Bridge in Oil City has been the center of controversy for several years now. Ever since the Main Street Program had the less than bright idea to install 88 thousand dollar lights on the bridge, no house on the north side can turn on their electricity after 7 PM. Consequently, the tourists it was supposed to draw still don't know they exist.... Until now!

According to sources, someone found out about the bridge lights thanks to The Venango Republic trolling their existence. This person was so blown away by the concept, they drove to Oil City from Pittsburgh to see it themselves.

"We don't have bridge lights in Pittsburgh." Mr. Greene told the press. "We have so much to do in town, nobody ever thought to come up with such a dumb idea."

Mr. Greene has officially become the first tourist to ever come from outside Venango County to see the bridge lights. Every other person passing through, if any, was just here by accident. The bridge lights did not make them stay.

As for Mr. Greene, he also feels incredibly stupid for making the drive.

"You people could have spent that money on the houses falling down on the north side." Mr. Greene stated while trying not to become a mean Joe. "I thought the goal was to beautify the town!"

We were able to calm Mr. Greene down by explaining to him that the town's dumb financial investments are actually intentional. Just as we try to draw tourists by making the community a joke, Oil City plays their role by actually being the joke. It looks like it finally worked with the visit of one tourist.