Over the past several months, Venango Heart & Soul has been bringing residents together across Franklin, Oil City, and Cranberry Township to talk about what people value most about this community and how to make those things even better. From outdoor recreation and local businesses to arts, culture, and community connections, residents shared ideas focused on strengthening the future of Venango County.

The Heart & Soul team is now working to organize and prioritize that feedback into a community-driven action plan built around the ideas residents felt mattered most to present to community partners.

We loved gathering neighbors together to share ideas, build connections, and spark conversations about the future. When people come together around what matters most, meaningful ideas and new possibilities grow.

This article was published in the Venango Chamber’s June 2026 VenangoWorks! Newsletter.