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7 hours ago

🗣️ Help Shape the Future of Clarion County’s Communities! 🏘️✨

🚨 The Clarion County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) and Redbank Renaissance invite YOU to play a part in revitalizing our region through the Clarion County Regional Main Street Initiative!

📍Five key communities—Clarion, New Bethlehem, East Brady, Knox, and Foxburg—are coming together to create a shared vision for economic growth, vibrant downtowns, and stronger hometown pride.

📅 NEXT WORKSHOP:
📌 Tuesday, July 16th at 6 PM
📍 New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, 403 Penn St., New Bethlehem
Topic: Analysis & Transformation Strategies
✅ Free to attend | Plenty of parking | ♿ Handicapped accessible

🧠 Before you come, please take 7 minutes to complete the Clarion County Perception Survey—your input helps guide revitalization priorities and strategies!

👉 Take the survey here: www.ClarionCountyEDC.com
Then click “Downtown Perception Survey 2025”

📆 This is the 2nd of 5 community workshops. Each location brings us one step closer to a shared future—join as many as you can!

Let’s build a brighter tomorrow—together. 💡

#ClarionCounty #MainStreetInitiative #Clarion #NewBethlehem #EastBrady #KnoxPA #Foxburg #CommunityVisioning #YourVoiceMatters #DowntownRevitalization #CCEDC #RedbankRenaissance #ShapeTheFuture
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🗣️ Help Shape the Future of Clarion County’s Communities! 🏘️✨🚨 The Clarion County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) and Redbank Renaissance invite YOU to play a part in revitalizing our region through the Clarion County Regional Main Street Initiative!📍Five key communities—Clarion, New Bethlehem, East Brady, Knox, and Foxburg—are coming together to create a shared vision for economic growth, vibrant downtowns, and stronger hometown pride.📅 NEXT WORKSHOP:📌 Tuesday, July 16th at 6 PM📍 New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, 403 Penn St., New BethlehemTopic: Analysis & Transformation Strategies✅ Free to attend | Plenty of parking | ♿ Handicapped accessible🧠 Before you come, please take 7 minutes to complete the Clarion County Perception Survey—your input helps guide revitalization priorities and strategies!👉 Take the survey here: https://www.ClarionCountyEDC.comThen click “Downtown Perception Survey 2025”📆 This is the 2nd of 5 community workshops. Each location brings us one step closer to a shared future—join as many as you can!Let’s build a brighter tomorrow—together. 💡#ClarionCounty #MainStreetInitiative #Clarion #NewBethlehem #EastBrady #KnoxPA #Foxburg #CommunityVisioning #YourVoiceMatters #DowntownRevitalization #CCEDC #RedbankRenaissance #ShapeTheFutureImage attachment

Please take 7 minutes to share your perceptions of the community with CCEDC by scanning the QR code or clicking on the link on the Clarion County Economic Development Corporation's website. The survey is intended to help with the regional main street initiative. CCEDC and Redbank Renaissance invite you to a meeting to learn more and share your ideas for revitalization of Clarion County communities at the 2nd of 5 meetings that will be held on Wednesday, July 16th at 6 PM at the New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church at 403 Penn St. in New Bethlehem. There is plenty of parking and the church is handicapped accessible. Please share your ideas. For more info see the flyer. ... See MoreSee Less

Please take 7 minutes to share your perceptions of the community with CCEDC by scanning the QR code or clicking on the link on the Clarion County Economic Development Corporations website.  The survey is intended to help with the regional main street initiative.  CCEDC and Redbank Renaissance invite you to a meeting to learn more and share your ideas for revitalization of Clarion County communities at the 2nd of 5 meetings that will be held on Wednesday, July 16th at 6 PM at the New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church at 403 Penn St. in New Bethlehem.  There is plenty of parking and the church is handicapped accessible.  Please share your ideas.  For more info see the flyer.
4 days ago

🎇🇺🇸 THANK YOU for Making Freedom Festival 2025 a Blast! 🇺🇸🎇

PHOTOS: What an incredible night at Gumtown Park celebrating 249 years of America with fireworks, music, food, touch-a-truck, face painting, and fun for all ages! 🎶🌭🎨🚒

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended — and an even bigger shoutout to our amazing sponsors, volunteers, vendors, NB Fire Co. (touch-a-truck), Distant Fire Co.(fireworks safety), Brad Bowser of MPS Pro Services (DJ/Music) & Ace Pyro (Fireworks) for making it all possible! ❤️💙

*Event hosted by the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce 💥🇺🇸

📸 Photos courtesy of Liz Harmon, Ayla Nolan, and Matthew Green (Calico Systems) of TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org.

#FreedomFestival #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #GumtownPark #FacePaintingFun #July4th #USA #SmallTownLife #Fireworks
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🎇🇺🇸 THANK YOU for Making Freedom Festival 2025 a Blast! 🇺🇸🎇PHOTOS: What an incredible night at Gumtown Park celebrating 249 years of America with fireworks, music, food, touch-a-truck, face painting, and fun for all ages! 🎶🌭🎨🚒A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended — and an even bigger shoutout to our amazing sponsors, volunteers, vendors, NB Fire Co. (touch-a-truck), Distant Fire Co.(fireworks safety), Brad Bowser of MPS Pro Services (DJ/Music) & Ace Pyro (Fireworks) for making it all possible! ❤️💙*Event hosted by the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce 💥🇺🇸📸 Photos courtesy of Liz Harmon, Ayla Nolan, and Matthew Green (Calico Systems) of TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org.#FreedomFestival #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #GumtownPark #FacePaintingFun #July4th #USA #SmallTownLife #FireworksImage attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment
5 days ago

🎆🇺🇸 TONIGHT: Freedom Festival at Gumtown Park! 🇺🇸🎆

Don’t miss out — TONIGHT, July 3rd, join us at Gumtown Park in New Bethlehem for an evening of celebration, community, and patriotic fun at the Freedom Festival 2025! 🎉✨

🕓 Festivities begin at 4 PM and continue through a spectacular fireworks show at dusk!
🎶 Enjoy music from a local DJ
🌭 Grab a hotdog, chips, and a drink (available for purchase)
🎨 Let the kids enjoy face painting
🚒 Check out the Touch-a-Truck experience with the New Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Company
🤝 Celebrate with neighbors as we honor 249 years of America
🎇 Wrap up the night with a stunning fireworks finale!

Proudly sponsored by the businesses and neighbors of the Redbank Valley community 💙❤️

📍 Location: Gumtown Park, New Bethlehem

Bring your lawn chairs, family, and friends — and let freedom ring! 🎇🇺🇸

#FreedomFestival2025 #NewBethlehemPA #RedbankValley #GumtownPark #July3rd #FireworksTonight #TouchATruck #FacePainting #HotdogsAndMore #CelebrateFreedom #FamilyFun #CommunityPride
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🎆🇺🇸 TONIGHT: Freedom Festival at Gumtown Park! 🇺🇸🎆Don’t miss out — TONIGHT, July 3rd, join us at Gumtown Park in New Bethlehem for an evening of celebration, community, and patriotic fun at the Freedom Festival 2025! 🎉✨🕓 Festivities begin at 4 PM and continue through a spectacular fireworks show at dusk!🎶 Enjoy music from a local DJ🌭 Grab a hotdog, chips, and a drink (available for purchase)🎨 Let the kids enjoy face painting🚒 Check out the Touch-a-Truck experience with the New Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Company🤝 Celebrate with neighbors as we honor 249 years of America🎇 Wrap up the night with a stunning fireworks finale!Proudly sponsored by the businesses and neighbors of the Redbank Valley community 💙❤️📍 Location: Gumtown Park, New BethlehemBring your lawn chairs, family, and friends — and let freedom ring! 🎇🇺🇸#FreedomFestival2025 #NewBethlehemPA #RedbankValley #GumtownPark #July3rd #FireworksTonight #TouchATruck #FacePainting #HotdogsAndMore #CelebrateFreedom #FamilyFun #CommunityPride
5 days ago

🎉🇺🇸 GUMTOWN MARKET IS OPEN JULY 4TH! 🌽🍞🌼

Don’t let the holiday stop your local shopping! 🎆 The Gumtown Community Market will be OPEN tomorrow, July 4, at its regular time — 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM — rain or shine! ☀️🌧️ Come enjoy canned goods, baked treats, farm-fresh produce, plants, flowers, and handmade goodies from your favorite vendors! 🧁🥬🪻

🛍️ Support local. Celebrate community. Even on Independence Day!
— Mayor Barrows

#GumtownMarket #ShopLocal #NewBethlehemPA #HolidayShopping #FarmFresh #CommunityPride #July4th #RainOrShine
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🎉🇺🇸 GUMTOWN MARKET IS OPEN JULY 4TH! 🌽🍞🌼Don’t let the holiday stop your local shopping! 🎆 The Gumtown Community Market will be OPEN tomorrow, July 4, at its regular time — 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM — rain or shine! ☀️🌧️ Come enjoy canned goods, baked treats, farm-fresh produce, plants, flowers, and handmade goodies from your favorite vendors! 🧁🥬🪻🛍️ Support local. Celebrate community. Even on Independence Day!— Mayor Barrows#GumtownMarket #ShopLocal #NewBethlehemPA #HolidayShopping #FarmFresh #CommunityPride #July4th #RainOrShine
5 days ago

👏 Welcome Don Heeter to the RVMA Board! 🚰🛠️

Big news for New Bethlehem! 🇺🇸 Don Heeter, President of Borough Council, has been officially appointed to the Redbank Valley Municipal Authority (RVMA) Board. He brings mechanical expertise, a heart for community service, and a passion for dependable public utilities. 💧💡

Heeter joins Mayor Gordon Barrows and others in working hard to ensure quality water and sewage services for all residents of New Bethlehem, South Bethlehem, and Porter Township. 🙌

🗞️ Be sure to grab this week’s copy of The Leader-Vindicator for the full story!

#NewBethlehem #RVMA #CommunityLeadership #WaterMatters #SmallTownStrong #PublicService #InfrastructureMatters #LeaderVindicator
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👏 Welcome Don Heeter to the RVMA Board! 🚰🛠️Big news for New Bethlehem! 🇺🇸 Don Heeter, President of Borough Council, has been officially appointed to the Redbank Valley Municipal Authority (RVMA) Board. He brings mechanical expertise, a heart for community service, and a passion for dependable public utilities. 💧💡Heeter joins Mayor Gordon Barrows and others in working hard to ensure quality water and sewage services for all residents of New Bethlehem, South Bethlehem, and Porter Township. 🙌🗞️ Be sure to grab this week’s copy of The Leader-Vindicator for the full story!#NewBethlehem #RVMA #CommunityLeadership #WaterMatters #SmallTownStrong #PublicService #InfrastructureMatters #LeaderVindicator
7 days ago

🎆🇺🇸 FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2025 — A Night to Remember! 🇺🇸🎆

Join us this Thursday, July 3rd at Gumtown Park in New Bethlehem as we celebrate 249 years of American independence with a fun-filled evening for the whole family! 🎉

🎶 Enjoy great tunes by a local DJ
🌭 Grab a hotdog and relax in the park
🎨 Let the kids enjoy face painting
🤝 Catch up with neighbors and friends
🎇 Cap off the night with a spectacular fireworks display!

📍 Where: Gumtown Park, New Bethlehem, PA
🕓 When: Festivities begin at 4 PM and continue through fireworks at dusk!

Proudly sponsored by the businesses and neighbors of the Redbank Valley community 💙❤️

Let freedom ring, and let’s celebrate together! ✨🇺🇸

#FreedomFestival2025 #RedbankValley #NewBethlehemPA #FireworksFun #CommunityCelebration #FacePainting #LiveDJ #FamilyFun #SupportLocal #GumtownPark
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🎆🇺🇸 FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2025 — A Night to Remember! 🇺🇸🎆Join us this Thursday, July 3rd at Gumtown Park in New Bethlehem as we celebrate 249 years of American independence with a fun-filled evening for the whole family! 🎉🎶 Enjoy great tunes by a local DJ🌭 Grab a hotdog and relax in the park🎨 Let the kids enjoy face painting🤝 Catch up with neighbors and friends🎇 Cap off the night with a spectacular fireworks display!📍 Where: Gumtown Park, New Bethlehem, PA🕓 When: Festivities begin at 4 PM and continue through fireworks at dusk!Proudly sponsored by the businesses and neighbors of the Redbank Valley community 💙❤️Let freedom ring, and let’s celebrate together! ✨🇺🇸#FreedomFestival2025 #RedbankValley #NewBethlehemPA #FireworksFun #CommunityCelebration #FacePainting #LiveDJ #FamilyFun #SupportLocal #GumtownPark
7 days ago

🎆 Freedom Festival 2025 – Celebrate with Us! 🇺🇸🎉

📅 Thursday, July 3, 2025
📍 Gumtown Memorial Park, New Bethlehem
🕓 4 PM until the Fireworks Finale at Dusk!

Join us for “An Evening in the Park” as we celebrate 249 years of America! Bring the whole family and enjoy:
🎶 Music & entertainment
🌭 Hotdogs, snacks, drinks
🚒 First responder vehicle displays
🧒 Kids activities
🛍️ Craft & food vendors
✨ A spectacular fireworks display at 9 PM from Shirey’s Landing!

This patriotic celebration is made possible by the generous support of local businesses and neighbors throughout the Redbank Valley. Sponsorships are still being accepted—see the Chamber for details!

🗓️ Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Events!
🎉 Peanut Butter Festival – Sept. 19–21
🎃 Fall Bingo – Oct. 20
👻 Halloween Parade – Oct. 30
🍪 Cookie Crawl – Nov. 29
🎄 Light Up Night & Festival of Trees – Dec. 6

❤️ Celebrate Small-Town Life in a Big Way!
More info at 👉 www.redbankchamber.com

📍Visit the Redbank Valley for scenic beauty, local eats, outdoor fun, and vibrant small-town charm. Check out the Climax Tunnel, explore the Redbank Valley Trail, and discover why so many fall in love with our region!

#FreedomFestival2025 #NewBethlehemPA #RedbankValley #PeanutButterFestival #ClarionCounty #VisitPA #DiscoverClarionCounty #TrailheadtoHappiness #SmallTownBigSpirit #CelebrateLocal #FireworksAndFun #RedbankChamber
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🎆 Freedom Festival 2025 – Celebrate with Us! 🇺🇸🎉📅 Thursday, July 3, 2025📍 Gumtown Memorial Park, New Bethlehem🕓 4 PM until the Fireworks Finale at Dusk!Join us for “An Evening in the Park” as we celebrate 249 years of America! Bring the whole family and enjoy:🎶 Music & entertainment🌭 Hotdogs, snacks, drinks🚒 First responder vehicle displays🧒 Kids activities🛍️ Craft & food vendors✨ A spectacular fireworks display at 9 PM from Shirey’s Landing!This patriotic celebration is made possible by the generous support of local businesses and neighbors throughout the Redbank Valley. Sponsorships are still being accepted—see the Chamber for details!🗓️ Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Events!🎉 Peanut Butter Festival – Sept. 19–21🎃 Fall Bingo – Oct. 20👻 Halloween Parade – Oct. 30🍪 Cookie Crawl – Nov. 29🎄 Light Up Night & Festival of Trees – Dec. 6❤️ Celebrate Small-Town Life in a Big Way!More info at 👉 www.redbankchamber.com📍Visit the Redbank Valley for scenic beauty, local eats, outdoor fun, and vibrant small-town charm. Check out the Climax Tunnel, explore the Redbank Valley Trail, and discover why so many fall in love with our region!#FreedomFestival2025 #NewBethlehemPA #RedbankValley #PeanutButterFestival #ClarionCounty #VisitPA #DiscoverClarionCounty #TrailheadtoHappiness #SmallTownBigSpirit #CelebrateLocal #FireworksAndFun #RedbankChamberImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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Get the latest news & announcements from the Redbank Valley’s Boroughs and Townships, including New Bethlehem, South Bethlehem, Hawthorn, Redbank Township, Mahoning Township, Porter Township and Madison Township. To contact a government directly, please see the list of ‘Government Links‘ on this page.

New Bethlehem Borough
Clarion County
210 Lafayette Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
P: 814.275.2003
F: 814.275.4269
E: [email protected]
W: www.NewBethlehemBoro.com

South Bethlehem Borough
Armstrong County
217 West Broad Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
P: 814.275.4079
F: 814.275.4079
E: [email protected]
W: www.co.armstrong.pa.us

Hawthorn Borough
Clarion County

Mail: P.O. Box 52
Hawthorn, PA 16230
P: 814.365.2494
E: [email protected]
W: www.HawthornBoro.org

Redbank Township
Clarion County
Fairmount City, Oak Ridge, Alcola, Mayport

P.O. Box 47
Fairmount City, PA 16224
P: 814.275.4045
F: 814.275.4045
E: [email protected]
W: www.clarioncountyato.org/redbank

Mahoning Township
Armstrong County
Physical: 2237 Madison Road
Distant, PA 16223
Mailing: 987 State Route 1025
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
P: 814.275.4334
F: 814.275.3059
E: [email protected]
W: www.co.armstrong.pa.us

Porter Township
Clarion County
9485 Curllsville Road
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
P: 814.275.2500
F: 814.275.2500
E: [email protected]
W: www.clarioncountyato.org/porter

Madison Township
Armstrong County
1183 Madison Shop Road
Rimersburg, PA 16248
P: 814.473.6307
F: 814.473.2228
E: [email protected]
W: www.clarioncountyato.org/madison

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