“In looking for a new place to live, we created an ideal place in our imaginations—a place with a river, mountains, good old architecture, an art community, good people, farmland nearby, affordable homes, and opportunity.”
-CJ & Barbara
“The thing I love most of all? I love the community here in Venango County. I have never seen so many people invested in an area, its families, and its children.”
-Yuri M.
“The ability to walk out your front door and be on the water or on the trail within minutes is something so many will never be able to experience.”
-Kurtis B.
“Here is where I feel welcomed, appreciated, and a part of a strong community. I take great pride in participating in organizations such as the young professional group FLEX, which has given me the chance to be an active leader in my hometown. ”
-Rachel S.
“I have learned a lot from the people I have worked with. In doing so I have learned a lot about myself… I have surrounded myself with positive people who encourage and support me.”
-Jessica Y.
“Venango County has an incredible array of properties for sale or lease at prices that you can’t possibly find anywhere else.”
-Tracy C.
Sense of community, outdoor recreation, low cost of living—just a few benefits of living here.
You may hear “there are no jobs here,” and that’s absolutely untrue! Let us help you find a job and build your career.
No matter your interests, age, family size, or budget, you’ll be able to find something to do in your free time.
Being here not only involves living, working, and playing, but truly becoming a part of the community. There are countless ways to get involved and be connected here.
While we spend a lot of our time promoting the positives of our area through the Be Here initiative, we know there are challenges we face here. Not one person or organization can create change; it takes the whole community coming together. That’s exactly why … READ MORE
Story by Judith O. Etzel, contributing writer at The Derrick & The News-Herald Photos by Richard Sayer It’s one thing to make the pitch that young people should seriously take advice to come back home to live and work. It’s quite another to have up-close … READ MORE