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Youth Ambassadors Spreading Positive Messaging
We often hear older generations tell youth: “You have to leave Venango County after you graduate,” or “You will never find a job or be successful here.” We certainly encourage young people to experience other places and get a new perspective–whether they go to college, … READ MORE
Selling Be Here Effort
Story by Rosemary Fielding, staff writer at The Derrick & The News-Herald Photos by Richard Sayer “Will the kids stick around?” has been a perennial question in homes and gathering places around the region ever since the Rust Belt began its manufacturing decline many years ago and … READ MORE
Music in Oil Country Marching Band Festival
The 2019 Music in Oil Country marching band festival will feature more than 500 students from nine high school marching bands spanning six counties. High school bands scheduled to perform include the Oil City Oiler Marching Band, Franklin Black Knight Marching Band, Lakeview Sailor Marching … READ MORE
No Place Like Home
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
Recognizing the Opportunities in the Venango Area
Last week I had the pleasure of speaking with about 20 students ages 13-19 from the Venango Area at the Oil Region Youth Entrepreneur Program. These students spent two days learning about becoming entrepreneurs and hearing from local business owners and leaders. My presentation was … READ MORE