🌄 Regional Spotlight: Redbank Valley
Looking for small-town charm and big adventure? Head to Redbank Valley in southern Clarion County! Explore the award-winning Redbank Valley Trail, paddle along Redbank Creek, or stroll through downtown New Bethlehem for local eats, antiques, and sweet treats.
Don’t miss the Climax Tunnel, Peanut Butter Festival, and scenic views that make this region a must-visit.
📍 Plan your trip: discoverclarioncounty.com
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🌸📖 Blessed & Grateful: Honoring Our Seniors! 🎓💖
Graduation is TOMORROW! 🎉 This morning, the Redbank Valley Bible Club gave each senior a beautiful carnation 🌸 with a hand-written Bible verse tied to it — a small reminder of God’s love as they step into the next chapter! 🙏💌
As this school year ends, we’re so thankful for everyone who helped make our events possible. What a fun-filled year of sharing God’s Word! 💒🙌
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🎓 Class of 2025: It’s Time to Celebrate! 🎉🎓
Join us as we honor the amazing Redbank Valley High School Class of 2025 at the Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, May 29 at 7:00 PM in the RVHS Auditorium! 🎊✨
🕕 Doors open at 6:00 PM (front lobby only – no early entry 🚪)
🎓 Seniors must report to the greenhouse entrance by 5:30 PM & check in with Mrs. Weaver 🌿📋
🎟️ Tickets were distributed this morning – request extras from Mrs. Weaver if needed!
📸 No formal photos this year, but families are welcome to snap their own after the ceremony 📷
🎓 Students MUST pick up their diplomas in the cafeteria after the ceremony 🎉
💻 Can’t attend in person? Watch LIVE here ➡️ youtube.com/live/2S9ri_7jV4E?feature=share
We are so proud of the Class of 2025 and can’t wait to celebrate all you’ve accomplished! 🥳🎓💖
#RedbankProud #ClassOf2025 #RVHSGraduation #SeniorCelebration #CommencementDay #NewBethlehem #RedbankValleyWe look forward to celebrating the Class of 2025 at the Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Redbank Valley High School Auditorium. Doors will open at 6:00 PM through the front lobby, please note that early entry will not be permitted. Seniors must report to the greenhouse entrance by 5:30 PM and check in with Mrs. Weaver. There will be no arranged photographs this year; families are welcome to take their own after the ceremony. Students received their graduation tickets this morning, and extra tickets are available upon request to Mrs. Weaver. After the ceremony, students must pick up their diploma in the cafeteria before leaving. The event will also be live streamed for those unable to attend in person you can find the link below. We are excited to honor your student’s accomplishments!
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Honoring Our Heroes: Memorial Day in New Bethlehem 🇺🇸💐🎖️
PHOTOS: Thank you to everyone who joined us today for the 2025 Community Memorial Day Service, presented by Walter W. Craig Post 354 of the American Legion. Due to the weather, our community came together indoors to pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. ❤️🤍💙
Special appreciation goes to our Master of Ceremonies, Terry George 🎤 and our Featured Speaker, Pastor Don Jeffers ✝️ for their heartfelt leadership and inspiring words. We are also deeply grateful for the support of Senator Scott Hutchinson, Clarion County Commissioner Braxton White, and New Bethlehem Mayor, the Rev. Dr. Gordon V. Barrows who joined us in honoring our veterans. 🙏🎖️
A sincere thank you to Redbank Valley High School Band and Special K Barbershop group for their patriotic music as well as the New Bethlehem First Baptist Church ⛪ for graciously hosting the ceremony.
We honored our Departed Veterans from the following wars and conflicts:
CIVIL WAR
• Tribute to Companies A & D of the 103rd Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers ⚔️
WORLD WAR I
• Walter W. Craig
• Franklin Cramer
• Henry Barnett Crawford
• Walter Silverling
• Goldie Bowser
WORLD WAR II
• Glenn Anthony
• William Harold Bish
• Adrian Blain Blose
• Calvin Burford
• Wallace L. Burford
• Russell Arnold Buzard
• Robert P. Cathcart
• Jack E. Collett
• Clair Hartzell, Jr.
• Russell Hilliard
• Russell E. Jacox
• Harlin Bryce Kelly
• Francis Markley
• Daniel M. Miles
• Donald Elvern Miller
• Norman Oravic
• Clair Reinsel
• Charles M. Sheridan
• Donald Shick
• Kenneth Smith
• Joseph A. Stahlman
• Robert G. Stahlman
• Owen Sullivan
• Charles E. Truitt
• Melvin Wolfgang
• Dale R. Yoder
KOREAN CONFLICT
• Floyd J. Beichner
• David T. Krouse
• Daniel J. Raybuck
• Chauncey E. Shick
• Donald L. Smith
• Norman F. Wolbert
• James W. Fink
• Henry Niederreiter
• Paul Schreckengost
• Hilton G. Shick
• James E. Wilson
VIETNAM CONFLICT
• Richard C. Alexander
• Robert J. Black
• Lawrence N. Dubia
• Gary G. Gray
• Valentine A. Ochs
• Henry Baldwin
• Andrew T. Brown
• Ronald E. Dascombe, Jr.
• Ronald Knight
• Joseph Torzok
• Wayne Weaver (Killed by Hostile Action while serving on the U.S.S. Stark, Persian Gulf) 🚢
DESERT STORM
• Frank J. Walls
• Steven E. Atherton
OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (Afghanistan)
• Joseph Garrison 🪖
Thank you all for honoring the legacy of our fallen heroes. Your presence and respect help ensure we never forget their sacrifice. 🌟🇺🇸🕊️
*Photos courtesy of Liz Harmon & Ayla Nolan of TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org 📸
#MemorialDay #HonorOurHeroes #NewBethlehem #AmericanLegion #SupportOurVeterans #NeverForget #FreedomIsNotFree #RedbankValleyHonoring Our Heroes: Memorial Day in New Bethlehem 🇺🇸💐🎖️
PHOTOS: Thank you to everyone who joined us today for the 2025 Community Memorial Day Service, presented by Walter W. Craig Post 354 of the American Legion. Due to the weather, our community came together indoors to pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. ❤️🤍💙
Special appreciation goes to our Master of Ceremonies, Terry George 🎤 and our Featured Speaker, Pastor Don Jeffers ✝️ for their heartfelt leadership and inspiring words. We are also deeply grateful for the support of Senator Scott Hutchinson, Clarion County Commissioner Braxton White, and New Bethlehem Mayor, the Rev. Dr. Gordon V. Barrows who joined us in honoring our veterans. 🙏🎖️
A sincere thank you to Redbank Valley High School Band and Special K Barbershop group for their patriotic music as well as the New Bethlehem First Baptist Church ⛪ for graciously hosting the ceremony.
We honored our Departed Veterans from the following wars and conflicts:
CIVIL WAR
• Tribute to Companies A & D of the 103rd Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers ⚔️
WORLD WAR I
• Walter W. Craig
• Franklin Cramer
• Henry Barnett Crawford
• Walter Silverling
• Goldie Bowser
WORLD WAR II
• Glenn Anthony
• William Harold Bish
• Adrian Blain Blose
• Calvin Burford
• Wallace L. Burford
• Russell Arnold Buzard
• Robert P. Cathcart
• Jack E. Collett
• Clair Hartzell, Jr.
• Russell Hilliard
• Russell E. Jacox
• Harlin Bryce Kelly
• Francis Markley
• Daniel M. Miles
• Donald Elvern Miller
• Norman Oravic
• Clair Reinsel
• Charles M. Sheridan
• Donald Shick
• Kenneth Smith
• Joseph A. Stahlman
• Robert G. Stahlman
• Owen Sullivan
• Charles E. Truitt
• Melvin Wolfgang
• Dale R. Yoder
KOREAN CONFLICT
• Floyd J. Beichner
• David T. Krouse
• Daniel J. Raybuck
• Chauncey E. Shick
• Donald L. Smith
• Norman F. Wolbert
• James W. Fink
• Henry Niederreiter
• Paul Schreckengost
• Hilton G. Shick
• James E. Wilson
VIETNAM CONFLICT
• Richard C. Alexander
• Robert J. Black
• Lawrence N. Dubia
• Gary G. Gray
• Valentine A. Ochs
• Henry Baldwin
• Andrew T. Brown
• Ronald E. Dascombe, Jr.
• Ronald Knight
• Joseph Torzok
• Wayne Weaver (Killed by Hostile Action while serving on the U.S.S. Stark, Persian Gulf) 🚢
DESERT STORM
• Frank J. Walls
• Steven E. Atherton
OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (Afghanistan)
• Joseph Garrison 🪖
Thank you all for honoring the legacy of our fallen heroes. Your presence and respect help ensure we never forget their sacrifice. 🌟🇺🇸🕊️
*Photos courtesy of Liz Harmon & Ayla Nolan of TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org 📸
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🎉 UPCOMING EVENTS in the New Bethlehem & Redbank Valley Community! Mark your calendars — there’s something for everyone!
📅 MAY
• May 24, 10a: Community Memorial Day Service, NB First Baptist
• May 24, 1p: Pentecost Worship Service, St. Mary’s Redbank Church
• May 31, 12n-5pm: Tack Sale Fundraiser, Mending Hope Equine Rescue
📅 JUNE
• June 6–7: Community Yard Sale (Area-Wide)
• June 7, 8a-2p: Free Yard Sale, Grace Place
• June 7, 6-9p: Daddy-Daughter Dance, Leatherwood Church Hall
• June 14: Victory in the Valley Christian Music Concert @ RV Park
• June 15, 7p: RVCA Community Hymn Sing @ Gumtown Park
• June 16, 5:30p: RV Chamber June Bingo @ Trinity Hall
• June 16: Boats to Build Presentation @ History Center
• June 20, 6-9pm: Annual Purse Bingo Bash
• June 27: Customer Appreciation Day @ New Bethlehem
📅 JULY
• July 3: Freedom Festival Fireworks @ Gumtown Park
• July 14: History of Alcola Park Presentation @ History Center
📅 AUGUST
• Aug. 11: Local Underground Railroad Presentation @ History Center
📅 SEPTEMBER
• Sept. 27, 9a: Valley Advantages Golf Scramble
• Sept. 19–21: Peanut Butter Festival @ Gumtown Park
📅 OCTOBER
• Oct. 30: Halloween Parade @ Redbank Valley High School
📅 NOVEMBER
• Nov. 29: Cookie Crawl @ New Bethlehem
📅 DECEMBER
• Dec. 6: Light Up Night & Festival of Trees @ Gumtown Park
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🌟 Save the Date!
• June 14, 2025: Victory in the Valley Christian Music Concert
• May–Oct, Fridays 12:30–5 PM: Gumtown Market — Fresh produce, baked goods & more!
🙏 Monthly Gatherings:
• 1st & 3rd Thursdays @ 7 AM: Men’s Prayer Breakfast @ Evermoores
• 2nd Thursday @ 8 AM: Women’s Prayer Breakfast @ Evermoores
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Planters in Bloom, Thanks to Local Pride! 🌼🌿🇺🇸
A huge thank you to the incredible Redbank Valley High School greenhouse students, guided by Mrs. Kate Kronen and Mrs. Barbara Sayers, for bringing color and joy to our town! 🌸 From nurturing vibrant blooms to lifting community spirit, your dedication is deeply appreciated. 🌟
From left to right in the first group photo: Cammie Monrean, Luke Grafton, Braiden Rankin, Brandon Smith, Landon Hornberger, Gunner Kiehl, and Madeline McCauley — thank you for your green thumbs and servant hearts! 💚
This garden planters project is proudly hosted by the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with our amazing sponsors: Leach Agency, Village Pizza, Canyon Coffee, BGM Customwear, Hoak Insurance, Toy Drilling, Eagles, American Legion, Leader-Vindicator, Community Center, and Clarion County Community Bank. 🪴💼
Photo credit: Kate Kronen, Matt Green, Canyon Coffee & Shirey Overhead Doors 📸
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Ready, Set, Hunt! The Duck Search is On Around Redbank Valley!
The Redbank Valley Community Center is launching a town-wide Duck Hunt starting Friday, May 23rd — and YOU could WIN awesome prizes! 🐥🎉
Here’s how to play:
1️⃣ Find 1 of 50 hidden ducks at locations below 🕵️♀️
2️⃣ Snap a photo with your duck 📸
3️⃣ IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to a Facebook issue, tagging our page may not work correctly. Instead, please send your name and duck photo(s) via private message to the Redbank Valley Community Center Facebook page to enter!
REMINDER: Leave the duck where you found it so others can join the fun! 🦆
Each duck = 1 entry into our prize drawing on May 30th during the RVCC Open House! 🎁🏡
Duck Locations Include:
Veronesi Gunworks • Masonic Lodge #522 • ’96 Bridge Memorial • Dam • Gumtown Pavilion • Veterans Memorial Park • Bear Sculptures • M&S Meats • Redbank Park Bleachers & Playground • Tom’s Riverside • Canyon Coffee • Charles Leach Agency • Rupp Real Estate • Pat Merwin Realty • New Bethlehem Police Dept • RVCA Food Pantry • Redbank Chevrolet • Hoak Insurance • Clarion County Community Bank • New China King • Shirey Overhead Doors • Edward Jones • Evermoore’s • The Grooming Lab • Village Pizza & Subs • New Bethlehem Public Library • Fox’s Pizza Den • Be Beautiful Salon • NAPA Auto Parts • S&T Bank • Valley Flowers & Gifts • Auto Parts Services Inc. • Grace Place • First United National Bank • Redbank Valley Veterans Park • Jewelry Shop • Valley Advantages • Leader Vindicator • Redbank Valley Community Center (2 ducks!) • Heeter Lumber Inc. • Law Offices of William E. Hager III • Joe’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant • Byer’s Barbershop & Shave Parlor
Let the duck adventure begin — and don’t forget to message us those photos!
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Blooming with Gratitude in New Bethlehem! 🌸🌿🇺🇸
A HUGE thank you to the Redbank Valley High School Horticulture Club, Mrs. Kate Kronen, Mrs. Barbara Sayers, the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce, and all our amazing businesses & organizations helping to beautify our community planters! Your hard work keeps New Bethlehem blooming and bright! -Mayor Barrows
*Photo courtesy of Canyon Coffee of New Bethlehem 📸
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