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Be Here Quarterly

Upcoming events: Tuesday, March 10  |  5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Klapec Auto Body, Cranberry (Upcoming events: June 9 & September 8) Be Here Quarterly is a series of discussions around these topics and how we can work together to create change and come up with … READ MORE

When Furious, Get Curious

“When furious, get curious.” This quote from Paul Saginaw, co-founder of Zingerman’s Deli out of Ann Arbor, Michigan, can be applied to multiple situations, including thriving in Venango County. What started as Zingerman’s Delicatessen in 1982, has become 10 different businesses over the years, including … READ MORE

The Importance of Being Connected

Picture this: You’ve relocated to Venango County—maybe you used to live here and you are returning or you are completely new to the area. You purchase an affordable home, obtain a job where you’ll be using your skills and education, register your children at local … READ MORE

Rising Tides Lift All Ships

Oil City, Franklin, Cranberry, Emlenton, Barkeyville, Polk, Rouseville, Utica, Kennerdell—just some of the communities located in Venango County.  The only thing separating these areas is distance. There are no physical borders, fences, or anything of the sort. Why, though, does it sometimes seem like each … READ MORE

Gavin Fish, Kimberly Fish, Fred Fish, Josie Fish, Grace Fish and Jackson Fish (from left) gather in the family sitting room. Caroline Fish sits in her sister Josie's lap. Kimberly said the younger children have been tiring themselves out from running through the vast three-story house | Photo by: Richard Sayer, TheDerrick.com

California Family Picks Franklin After Extensive Search

This article was written by Marissa Dechant and published by The Derrick. & The News-Herald in July of 2017. Photo by Richard Sayer. Find the original article here.  Late last month, Gavin and Kimberly Fish and their five children packed up their belongings and left … READ MORE