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.
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.