Clarion is a beautiful and active college town of 6,000 residents. Main Street, lined with specialty shops and locally owned cafes, is located just steps away from campus, allowing students to be an integral part of the community. Whether your vibe is reading poetry, hiking in the woods, or shopping at local merchants, you’ll find it here.
While the majority of students come from Pennsylvania, there are students enrolled from 45 U.S. states and 31 countries.
Students live on campus or in nearby college-owned or affiliated housing. New students can choose to live in suite-style residences, apartment housing or traditional residence halls. There’s also a wide assortment of dining options, including the campus dining hall, food court, cafes, and a bakery.
Clarion University, founded in 1867, offers more than 130 student organizations, including academic, athletic, intramural, Greek, political, multicultural, service, and special interest groups.
We’re an NCAA Division II school for men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports. Men’s sports are baseball, basketball, football, golf, swimming & diving, and wrestling. We’re a Division I school in wrestling. Women’s sports are basketball, golf, crosscountry, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, and volleyball.
Eighty percent of our students receive financial aid in some form, and we have a variety of loan and scholarship programs available.
‘Tri-County Health & Fitness’ is a Gym & Physical Fitness Center located in New Bethlehem PA.
Tri-County Health & Fitness is focused on physical activity, sleep, and nutrition.
They offer services such as personal training and meal prep to empower the community to live an active & healthy lifestyle.
- Meal Prep
- Personal Training
- Sports Training
- Wellness Program Development
- After School Programs
- Free Wellness consultations
- Rugby Club
- Shop Smart Grocery Service
- Group Fitness Classes
- Triangle of Wellness
For hours and more info, please visit: https://blosebrothers.com
The Hawthorn Redbank Redbank Municipal Authority (HRRMA) meets the 3rd Monday of every month at 6:30pm @ Hawthorn Sewage Plant Building.
The HRRMA manages the water & sewage services for Hawthorn, Oak Ridge, Sherman Heights and Fairmount City.
The Redbank Valley area has a central tri-county location along the rolling hills of rural northwestern Pennsylvania, one hour north of Pittsburgh, in southern Clarion County and northern Armstrong County, at the midpoint of the Redbank Valley Trails, centered around downtown New Bethlehem, which lies at the intersection of State Routes 28 & 66, with easy access to Interstate 80.
The Redbank Valley area is home to the following communities: New Bethlehem, South Bethlehem, Hawthorn, Distant, Cottage Hill, Fairmount City, Alcola, Mayport, Oak Ridge, Truittsburg, Seminole, Widnoon, Rockville, Saint Charles, Climax, Curllsville, Putneyville, Leatherwood, Shannondale, Lawsonham, Porter Township, Madison Township, Redbank Township, Mahoning Township
SHOP, EAT & STAY:
Buy local goods and services, dine at local restaurants & enjoy luxurious accommodations. Start, grow and support new & existing businesses. For more info, please visit: Redbankvalley.org/directory
NEWS & EVENTS:
Stay up-to-date with news, sports and community events. Join our discussion forum, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media. For more info, please visit: RedbankValley.org/events
SCHOOL, WORK & PLAY:
Discover things-to-do and enjoy art, history, education and culture. Explore recreational and natural resources including parks, trails and creeks. For more info, please visit: RedbankValley.org/community
JOBS & REAL ESTATE:
Find Job openings and list employment opportunities. Browse residential & commercial properties for your next home or business venture. For more info, please visit: RedbankValley.org/jobs
BUY, SELL & TRADE:
Post ads in our classifieds to buy, sell & trade local goods and services. Search our business directory and explore advertising opportunities. For more info, please visit: RedbankValley.org/classifieds
VOLUNTEER & DONATE:
Get involved in government, school, church or a service organization to support community events & activities. Donate to local non-profits. For more info, please visit: RedbankValley.org/volunteers
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The Redbank Valley Municipal Authority meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7pm @ Alltel/Windstream Building on Lafayette Street in New Bethlehem PA
The Redbank Valley Municipal Authority (RVMA) is the leading provider of Water & Sewage services for the New Bethlehem and Redbank Valley Area.
Our office is located in New Bethlehem PA, Southern Clarion County in Western Pennsylvania.
The Distant Area Fire Company meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 7pm @ the Distant Fire Hall
ESTABLISHED ON APRIL 29,1966 in Mahoning Township, Armstrong County Distant, PA 16223
Follow the fundraising events of the Distant Area Volunteer Fire Department in Distant Pa. Please join this group to keep updated on how to support DAVFD.
Hawthorn Area Fire Company meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7pm @ the Hawthorn Fire Hall
Hawthorn Fire Department located in Southern Clarion County Pennsylvania, is responsible for responding to emergency calls in Hawthorn borough, Redbank Township Clarion County and Redbank Township Armstrong County. On average the department runs 200 emergency calls a year, and respond to any type of fire or rescue call.
The department also has a certified QRS team that responds to all EMS calls in the departments coverage area, to assist the ambulance, and provide patient care before EMS arrival. The department has been around since 1956, and since then has been serving the community proudly.
The department is 100% volunteer and depends on community support from fund raisers, and donations. The department would like to thank the community for their support, and remember if you every have an emergency to dial 911.
New Bethlehem Fire Company meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7pm @ the New Bethlehem Fire Hall
Organized in 1879 under the name The Friendship Fire Association, the fire company was reorganized under the name New Bethlehem Fire Company #1 in 1904. It was again reorganized in 1932 under the name New Bethlehem Fire Company #1 and Relief Association.
It has served the borough of New Bethlehem and it’s surrounding area for many years. Since its formation two other companies have formed within a five mile area of New Bethlehem
The New Bethlehem Fire Company #1 covers the area of New Bethlehem Borough, Porter Township and parts of Redbank Township in Clarion County and South Bethlehem Borough in Armstrong County. It covers approximately 56.49 miles and is still a completely volunteer department.
Redbank Township Supervisors in Armstrong County meet at 7:00 pm the 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Township Office Building. The Township has no Zoning or Planning Commission.
Redbank Township is located in the northeast corner of Armstrong County. Redbank Creek forms the northern boundary of the township (and the Clarion County boundary), and Mahoning Creek forms the southern boundary. The eastern boundary is with Jefferson County and a small portion of Indiana County. To the west is Mahoning Township of Armstrong County.
Physical Address: 135 Sugar Valley Road, Mayport, PA 16240
Mailing Address: 409 Sugar Valley Road, Mayport PA 16240
Mahoning Township supervisors meet at 6:30 p.m. the 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Distant Fire Hall. The Township has no Zoning or Planning Commission.
Mahoning Township is located along the northern border of Armstrong County and is adjacent to the borough of South Bethlehem. The unincorporated communities of Distant and Putneyville are the largest settlements in the township. Redbank Creek forms the northern border of the township (the county line), and Mahoning Creek flows through the southern part of the township.
Physical Address: 2237 Madison Road, Distant, PA 16223
Mailing Address: 987 State Route 1025, New Bethlehem, PA 16242
Redbank Township meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Redbank Township Building
Redbank Township is in the southeastern corner of Clarion County and is bordered to the east by Jefferson County and to the south by Armstrong County and the borough of Hawthorn. The southern county boundary is formed by Redbank Creek, a west-flowing tributary of the Allegheny River. Directly across Redbank Creek to the south is a separate Redbank Township in Armstrong County.
Township Building Location: 10 Swede Hollow Road Fairmount City, PA
Township Mailing Address: Redbank Township P.O. Box 47 Fairmount City, PA 16224
Madison Township Meetings are the 1st Tuesday of the month, at the Madison Township Building at 5:00 PM.
Madison township is in southwestern Clarion County, bordered on the west by the Allegheny River, on the south by Redbank Creek, and on the southwest by Brady Township, which occupies a bend in the Allegheny River. Armstrong County is to the west and south, across the two water bodies. The borough of Rimersburg is on the northern border of the township.
Township Mailing Address: Madison Township 1183 Madison Shop Road Rimersburg, PA 16248
Township Building Location: 1183 Madison Shop Road Rimersburg, PA 16248
Porter Township meetings are every 2nd Monday of each month at 3:30 p.m. at the Porter Township Building. If that day falls on a holiday, then meeting is the next working day.
Porter township is in southern Clarion County, bordered to the south by Redbank Creek, which forms the Armstrong County line. The borough of New Bethlehem touches the southeast corner of the township.
Township Mailing Address: Porter Township 9485 Curllsville Road New Bethlehem, PA 16242
Township Building Location: 9485 Curllsville Road New Bethlehem, PA 16242
Hawthorn Borough Council meets the 1st Tuesday of every month at 7pm @ Borough Building on 3784 Main Street. Mailing Address: P.0. Box 52 Hawthorn PA 16230
Established in 1916, Hawthorn PA is small, rural community in western Pennsylvania. Our location, south of I-80 in Clarion County, between New Bethlehem and Brookville, allows our Town to evoke a quiet and comfortable charm and a rural quality of life while still being able to access quality entertainment, business, and industry.
Our beautiful and scenic natural resources boast plenty of recreational activities while still maintaining respite from life’s pressures and a place to seek solitude. The Redbank Valley Trails and waterways were once home to railroads/industrial mills, but now provide a place for year round recreational activities…including fishing, hunting, boating, camping, biking, hiking, and much more!
Our community is tied together through traditional family values and a sincere sense of community. Our municipality is proud of its citizens and the way they demonstrate their willingness to invest in the future of their community.
South Bethlehem Borough Council meets at 7:00 p.m. the 1st Monday of the month in the South Bethlehem Borough Building on 309 Grant Street, New Bethlehem PA 16242.
Physical and Mailing Address: 217 West Broad Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242. The Borough has no Zoning or Planning Commission.
Borough Building Phone: (814) 275-2260 Borough E-mail: [email protected]
The Redbank Valley Municipal Authority meets at 7:00 p.m. the 3rd Thursday of the month in the New Bethlehem Alltel Building,
Lafayette Street, New Bethlehem.
• Facilitating strategic partnerships for the benefit of our community
• Educating the community on the benefits of economic development
• Advocating for local and regional competitive economic viability
• Promoting civic leadership and community engagement
New Bethlehem Borough Council fosters business, community, and personal growth within the borough while maintaining the small town appeal and family friendly environment that makes New Bethlehem such a great place to work, live and raise a family.
Historic New Bethlehem was incorporated in 1853. It has a central tri-county location, about 20 miles from each of the County Courthouses and hospitals of Clarion, Jefferson and Armstrong Counties and is only about 60 miles from Pittsburgh. The downtown area lies at the intersection of State Routes 66 and 28 with easy access to Interstate 80.
Downtown lies less than 3 miles from the Redbank Valley Municipal Park, home of the Clarion County Fair during the last full week of July. Recreational opportunities include camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking and bird watching, among others.
If you come to visit, you just may want to stay.
Career and Technical Education facility for secondary and adult students. The County County Career Center staff is committed and dedicated to providing high quality career and technical education to our students. Our team is responsible for promoting technical education, academics, teamwork and communication.
- Earn College Credits
- Learn By Doing
- Paid Work Experiences
- Go From Learning To Earning – FAST!
- Relevant Real World Learning Opportunities
The mission of the Clarion County Career Center is to provide a superior hands-on, technical education that promotes core academic skills, teamwork and professionalism which empowers our students to become productive members of an ever-changing global economy. Through the expertise and commitment of our staff, the students will be equipped with the tools necessary to develop a strong work ethic fostering leadership and a commitment to personal growth.
The Clarion Small Business Development Center provides consulting services and educational programs to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their small business. Clarion University SBDC consultants work with entrepreneurs in confidential, one-to-one engagements to help them with a range of business issues including testing a new business proposition, shaping a business plan, investigating funding opportunities, and much more.
The mission of the Clarion University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is to grow the economy of western Pennsylvania by providing entrepreneurs with the education, information and tools necessary to build successful businesses.
Little Bird Preschool has adopted a philosophy that works with nature, stressing the importance of nurturing as well as readiness.
Respecting each child as an individual, our approach to early childhood education is to expose, not force, skills and enrichment activities that consider the total development of the child: social, emotional, intellectual and physical.
Building Blocks Preschool is a Christian preschool program operated by Building Blocks Daycare in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Village Pizza & Subs is located at 217 W. Broad Street New Bethlehem PA 16242
Village Pizza & Subs is a family-owned pizza shop that also offers subs and a variety of delicious food.
The restaurant offers dine-in, take-out, and delivery services.
Gift certificates available.
Call for hours, orders and more information.
New Bethlehem Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Friday at 7 pm at the First Baptist Church @ 249 Broad Street in New Bethlehem PA.
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, domination, politics organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses no opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.
The New Bethlehem First Baptist Church is located on the corner of Broad & Lafayette Street in New Bethlehem PA within the Redbank Valley community.
We welcome you to worship with our family & friends as we continually grow in faith, in love and in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Little Bird Preschool has adopted a philosophy that works with nature, stressing the importance of nurturing as well as readiness.
Respecting each child as an individual, our approach to early childhood education is to expose, not force, skills and enrichment activities that consider the total development of the child: social, emotional, intellectual and physical.
Redbank Valley School District provides education services for the 165 square mile area of New Bethlehem and Hawthorn boroughs, and the townships of Mahoning, Madison, Porter, and Redbank of both Clarion and Armstrong counties. The district consists of two elementary schools in New Bethlehem and Hawthorn, and the high school in New Bethlehem.
“The mission of the Redbank Valley School District community is to instill the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed for each student to achieve at his or her highest potential while providing a safe, disciplined, and inviting environment.”
Redbank Valley School District is located in the rolling hills of rural northwest Pennsylvania along the Redbank Creek. Redbank Valley, and specifically New Bethlehem, is approximately one hour north of Pittsburgh on Route 28; 15 miles southeast of U.S. Route 80, exit 64 at Clarion, via State Route 66; and 17 miles southwest of U.S. Route 80, Exit 78 at Brookville, via State Route 28. This area is a primary north-south corridor for travelers.
For more information about the district, please visit our website: http://www.redbankvalley.net
New Bethlehem Borough Council fosters business, community, and personal growth within the borough while maintaining the small town appeal and family friendly environment that makes New Bethlehem such a great place to work, live and raise a family.
Historic New Bethlehem was incorporated in 1853. It has a central tri-county location, about 20 miles from each of the County Courthouses and hospitals of Clarion, Jefferson and Armstrong Counties and is only about 60 miles from Pittsburgh. The downtown area lies at the intersection of State Routes 66 and 28 with easy access to Interstate 80.
Downtown lies less than 3 miles from the Redbank Valley Municipal Park, home of the Clarion County Fair during the last full week of July. Recreational opportunities include camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking and bird watching, among others.
If you come to visit, you just may want to stay.
Academic success is our priority at Redbank Valley High School. We have top notch teachers and staff working as a team to provide high level academics, a safe learning environment, and career readiness for all students. Upon opening the doors to the building, you will recognize that you are a part of something big. We foster respect with our words, actions, and appearance. You are welcome to stop by for a visit anytime.
“The mission of the Redbank Valley School District community is to instill the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed for each student to achieve at his or her highest potential while providing a safe, disciplined, and inviting environment.”
Redbank Valley School District is located in the rolling hills of rural northwest Pennsylvania along the Redbank Creek. Redbank Valley, and specifically New Bethlehem, is approximately one hour north of Pittsburgh on Route 28; 15 miles southeast of U.S. Route 80, exit 64 at Clarion, via State Route 66; and 17 miles southwest of U.S. Route 80, Exit 78 at Brookville, via State Route 28. This area is a primary north-south corridor for travelers.
The Redbank Valley Girl Scouts, located in New Bethlehem PA, offers the best leadership development experience for young ladies in the Redbank Valley community. Girl Scouts is proven to help girls thrive in five key ways as they:
- Develop a strong sense of self.
- Seek challenges and learn from setbacks.
- Display positive values.
- Form and maintain healthy relationships.
- Identify and solve problems in the community.
Daisy 20004:
K&1 meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday’s is the month at the primary school 3:15-5:00
Brownies 20642:
2nd grade meet the 3rd Thursday of the month at the primary school 3:15-5:00
Brownies 20017:
3rd Grade meet the 2nd Thursday of the month at the intermediate school 3:15-5:30
Juniors 26805:
4&5 meet the 1st Thursday of the month at the intermediate school 3:15-5:30
Cadets 26805:
6-8 meet at the Redbank Valley Public Library the 2nd Thursday of the month 3:15-5:30
Pat Merwin Realty is located one hour north of Pittsburgh, southern Clarion County in New Bethlehem & the Redbank Valley community. “We at Pat Merwin Realty provide you with knowledge, service, honesty, security, team effort, experience and integrity. If these values are important to you, then Pat Merwin Realty is the agency for you…” If you have questions or need more information you can e-mail us at Pat Merwin Realty and let us help you find it.
The Redbank Valley Municipal Authority meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7pm @ Alltel/Windstream Building on Lafayette Street in New Bethlehem PA
The Redbank Valley Municipal Authority (RVMA) is the leading provider of Water & Sewage services for the New Bethlehem and Redbank Valley Area.
Our office is located in New Bethlehem PA, Southern Clarion County in Western Pennsylvania.
• Facilitating strategic partnerships for the benefit of our community
• Educating the community on the benefits of economic development
• Advocating for local and regional competitive economic viability
• Promoting civic leadership and community engagement
The Jewelry Shop is located at 309 Broad St, New Bethlehem, PA 16242
Evermoore’s Restaurant is a local food establishment located at 341 Broad St. New Bethlehem PA 16242
Evermoore’s Restaurant offers American family-style cooking.
Gift Certificates and Catering Services available.
Banquet Room available for social clubs, businesses, families and class reunions. Call for pricing and availability.
Fox’s Pizza is a family-owned food establishment located in New Bethlehem PA.
Laid-back chain serving specialty pizzas in varied shapes & sizes, plus sandwiches, salads & sides.
Online orders and delivery available.
Our menu at Fox’s Pizza New Bethlehem, PA is extensive, and there’s something for everyone:
- Hand-tossed and gourmet pizzas
- Strombolis
- Hoagies
- Wedgie sandwiches
- Wings and appetizers
- Salads
- Bread sticks and sides
Broadwood Towers has a total of 65 units, all of which are assisted living units. All units on this property are one-bedroom. New Bethlehem, PA in Clarion County offers a unique, tight-knit community where neighbors know each other and can enjoy peace of mind at Broadwood Towers. The fact is, even though the city is smaller, there are plenty of things to do and see, giving residents unlimited activities.
This apartment community is not like a typical senior housing community. In fact, the staff provides independent living services to help ensure seniors can enjoy their golden years the way they want to. Some of the other amenities offered to residents at Broadwood Towers include:
- Balconies in some apartments
- Affordable, income based housing
- Pet play area
- Heating and air conditioning service
- Cable ready and access to high speed internet
- On-site laundry facilities
- On-site parking
There are endless amenities and features offered by Broadwood Towers and this makes life comfortable for all residents. For seniors who are active, this is the ideal living community. There are plenty of things to do and see and the location of the community is convenient for access to other parts of this quaint town.
The New Bethlehem Lions Club meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month at 6:30 PM @ Evermoore’s Restaurant
Mission: To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
Lions are groups of service-minded men and women who are interested in doing volunteer work to improve their communities. Membership is by invitation. If you’re interested in being invited to join an existing Lions club, go to our Web site and select “Find a Club.” Contact a club near you and express your interest in becoming a member.
Becoming a Lions club member gives you the opportunity to volunteer locally, or internationally. Make new friends and professional connections. Lead projects that make your community a better place to live.
- Community Service
- Fun and Friendship
- Leadership Skills
- Networking
- International Service
- Family Friendly
- Opportunities for Young People
Valley Flowers and Gifts is a florist and primitive gift shop located at 235 Wood St. New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 16242
Valley Flowers and Gifts was started with the intentions of being a small town floral business with a few gifts, keeping things genuinely unique and simply put: Primitive.
We are easy to find, nestled in the valley of New Bethlehem, 1 hour north of Pittsburgh on Route 28.
If you are not local, no worries! We will ship across the United States in hopes of giving our small town customer service to many other small towns across the country.
The American Legion Post 354 Walter W. Craig, Inc. meets the 2nd Monday of each month in the basement of the Moose Lodge at 440 Broad Street New Bethlehem at 7pm.
A light snack will follow the meeting.
For more info, please visit: http://www.Legion354.org
The Hawthorn Redbank Redbank Municipal Authority (HRRMA) meets the 3rd Monday of every month at 6:30pm @ Hawthorn Sewage Plant Building.
The HRRMA manages the water & sewage services for Hawthorn, Oak Ridge, Sherman Heights and Fairmount City.
Joe’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant is located at 210 Broad Street in New Bethlehem PA.
Joe’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant is a family-owned authentic Italian Restaurant that offers Pizza, Shrimp Alfredo, Penne Pasta and so much more!
Dining room available for parties, meetings, class reunions and gatherings.
Call for hours, orders and more information.