🎶✨ Worship-Filled Weekend in the Valley! ✨🎶
Get ready for two powerful nights of praise, fellowship, and community spirit right here in the Redbank Valley area! 🙌🎤⛪️
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🔥 Saturday, June 14 @ 4 PM – FAIRMOUNT CITY
Join us for Victory in the Valley, a FREE Christian Music Festival at Redbank Valley Municipal Park (137 Park Rd, Fairmount City, PA)! 🎵
🎤 Featured Artists:
• A Day Awaits
• Olivia Lane
• Gospel Presentation 🙏
• Seph Schlueter
• Jordan St. Cyr
🌭 Concessions will be available, so come hungry and bring cash for dinner!
🪑 Bring a lawn chair or popup canopy – we’ve got a large tent ready so the festival will go on rain or shine!
💻 More info: VictoryInTheValley.live
You don’t want to miss this uplifting event full of spirit, music, and community connection! 🎶🙌
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🎼 Sunday, June 15 @ 7 PM – NEW BETHLEHEM
Come together at Gumtown Memorial Park for the Old-Fashioned Community Hymn Sing, proudly sponsored by the Redbank Valley Church Association 🎹🎶
📍 Rain location: First Baptist Church
Bring your voice, your instrument, and your love for timeless hymns as we sing and worship as one community under the summer sky. 🌄
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🙏 Two nights, one purpose: To glorify God and uplift His people through music. See you there! ✝️💖
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🚓👮♀️ Cops ‘N Kids Light Up Spring Fest! 🌸🎉
PHOTOS: The Southern Clarion County Regional Police Department (SCCRPD) was thrilled to take part in Spring Fest at New Bethlehem Primary School! 🏫✨ Chief Robert Malnofsky, Constable Cornman, and Police Secretary Debra Schrecengost joined in the festivities—sharing what it’s like to serve and protect, while showing off the bells and whistles of their cruisers! 🚔🔔
Students received Jr. Officer badges 🎖️, enjoyed hands-on fun, and completed special coloring & activity pages 🖍️📄—which are now proudly displayed at the SCCRPD station for the community to enjoy! 👏💙
As part of the fun, an activity contest was held with cash prizes awarded to 1st and 2nd place winners in each grade! 💵🏆 Congratulations to all our young artists and future leaders:
👶 Kindergarten:
🥇 Oauren Edinger
🥈 Cash Hopper
🧒 1st Grade:
🥇 Clairey Garcia
🥈 Kimber George
🧒 2nd Grade:
🥇 Nolan Bates
🥈 Regan Reddinger
Thank you to our amazing officers and staff for making this a memorable day of learning, laughter, and community pride! 🫶
*Photos courtesy of Mayor Gordon Barrows, 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!
📅 JUNE
• 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 24, 7pm: Clarion County Community Band Concert, Clarion Veterans Park
• 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
• Aug. 24, 9a-3pm: Tractor Sunday, Leatherwood Church
📅 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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Deadline: Mondays by 5 PM | Weekly blasts every Thursday!
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🚨🔥 NBFC’s New Rescue Rig rolls In with Smucker’s Support! 🔥🚨
PHOTOS: The New Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Company #1 has officially welcomed its newest addition — a powerful 2025 Cam 6X6 Defender Limited rescue side-by-side! Thanks to a generous donation from The J.M. Smucker Co., this vehicle will enhance emergency response in tight spaces and much more! 🛻🌲
Special thanks to Smucker’s Plant Manager Jeff Snodgrass, HR Manager Michael McSparrin, Mayor Gordon Barrows, Chief Barry Fox, President Wayne Livingston, Trustee Bruce Young, and Bob Cornman of Cornman Towing for helping bring this project to life 🙌
*Photos courtesy of Matthew Green of Calico Systems (formerly Green Digital Innovations), TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org 📸👏
📢 Stay tuned for signage and accessory upgrades coming soon!
LEARN MORE: For the full story and much more in local news and sports, pickup a copy of next week’s issue of The Leader-Vindicator.
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BREAKING NEWS:
St. Charles Bridge Closed
ST. CHARLES – The bridge spanning Red Bank Creek at the small village of St. Charles was closed last Tuesday afternoon — and as of press time, it remained uncertain whether or not the bridge will be able to be reopened before the bridge is replaced entirely.
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St. Charles Bridge Closed
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ST. CHARLES – The bridge spanning Red Bank Creek at the small village of St. Charles was closed last Tuesday afternoon — and as of press time, it remained uncertain 🔥 🎉 FEATURED EVENT: JUNE BINGO NIGHT! 🎉 🔥
Looking for a night of excitement and a chance to win big? Don’t miss June Bingo Night on Monday, June 16 at Trinity Hall in Fairmount City. Doors open at 5:30 PM and games begin at 6:30 PM sharp.
You’ll enjoy 25 thrilling games, including:
• 20 Regular Games at $30 each
• 4 Special Games at $100 each
• A high-stakes Jackpot Cover-All worth $500!
Books are just $25 (6 face, 25 games), and additional chances to win with Pull Tabs and a 50/50 drawing will keep the excitement going all night long.
Come hungry—Village Pizza slices will be available for purchase! 🍕
Best of all, proceeds benefit the Redbank Valley Freedom Festival Fireworks on July 3rd. Help light up the skies while having a great time!
📞 For more info, call (724) 525-9844.
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🎆🇺🇸 Freedom Festival 2025 — A Night to Remember! 🎇🎶🌭
Join us on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 at Gumtown Park in New Bethlehem as we celebrate 249 years of America with an unforgettable Evening in the Park! 🎉
🎵 Enjoy live music
🌭 Grab a hotdog
🤝 Visit with neighbors
🎇 And cap it all off with an epic fireworks show!
📍 4 PM until Fireworks
📍 Gumtown Park, New Bethlehem, PA
This patriotic celebration is proudly organized by the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce and made possible through the support of local businesses and generous community members! 🙌💙
🎇 Want to support the event?
We’re still accepting sponsorships and donations—and your business or family name can be part of the celebration! Check out the attached Sponsor Sheet for full details. Every contribution helps keep this community tradition alive. 🎉
📩 For more information or to become a sponsor, contact us at [email protected] or call 814-275-3929.
Let’s come together to celebrate freedom, fellowship, and fireworks in the heart of New Bethlehem! 🇺🇸✨
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UPDATE: 6/10/25 @ 8:45pm - DOG MADE IT HOME SAFELY. THANK YOU!
🚨 FOUND DOG ALERT! 🐾
📍 A mixed German Shepherd (older female dog) has been found near Liberty & Broad Streets in New Bethlehem! 🐶 She appears to be a senior and may be someone’s beloved pet. Let’s help her get home safely! 🏡💕
📞 Contact us if you have any information:
📱 814-316-4204 (cell)
📱 814-275-1180
🙏 Please share this post and help reunite her with her family!
#FoundDog #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #LostDogAlert #DogRescue #PetHelp #CommunityCares 🐕❤️
🚨 FOUND DOG ALERT! 🐾
📍 A mixed German Shepherd (older female dog) has been found near Liberty & Broad Streets in New Bethlehem! 🐶 She appears to be a senior and may be someone’s beloved pet. Let’s help her get home safely! 🏡💕
📞 Contact us if you have any information:
📱 814-316-4204 (cell)
📱 814-275-1180
🙏 Please share this post and help reunite her with her family!
#FoundDog #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #LostDogAlert #DogRescue #PetHelp #CommunityCares 🐕❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
🚒🔥 Big Wheels, Bigger Impact: NB Fire Co.’s newest addition! 🚒🔥
The New Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Company #1 just welcomed its newest powerhouse to the station — the 2025 Cam 6X6 Defender Limited 💪🚨
Huge shoutout to Bob Cornman of Cornman Towing for hauling this beast home from Moody Sales & Service in Mars, PA 🚛🛣️ We’re pumped to roll this new unit into action 💥
📢 More exciting updates about the purchase coming soon… stay tuned! 👀
#NBFC #FireStrong #Cam6X6 #DefenderLimited #CornmanTowing #MoodySales #MarsPA #FirefighterPride #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #EmergencyReady #VolunteerFirefighters #SmallTownStrong ... See MoreSee Less
😷 Free Supplies Available – First Come, First Serve! 🙌
Smuckers has approximately 8,000 brand new disposable masks (still in boxes) and 1 case of unused hairnets (about 400 total) available—first come, first serve! These items were leftover from COVID and cannot be used at their facility, but we’d love to see them benefit someone else.
After donating over 10,000 masks to local medical offices and Edgewood Heights, they still have a large surplus. Rather than send them to recycling, they’d prefer to donate them to schools, nonprofits, churches, or community groups who could use them.
📦 Interested or know someone who might be?
Please contact Michael McSparrin, HR Manager at The J.M. Smucker Co.
📞 Call: 814-973-7481
Let’s make sure these supplies go to good use! 💛
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