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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Zack’s Restaurant is a food establishment located at 301 Wood St. New Bethlehem PA 16242
The freshest food around. Local, farm to table goodness. Stop in for a delicious latte or come by for a date and BYOB.
Chef Zack refuses to use anything but the best ingredients. Each week he makes a special trip to Pittsburgh to bring back the best ingredients. Fresh, Local, & Delicious!
The food industry has lied to us all. Most of the stuff humans eat is “FAKE FOOD!” You WILL NOT find fake food at Zack’s. EVERYTHING is hand prepared in house. NOTHING comes frozen, out of a bag, microwaved, or packed full of preservatives! Zack is picky!
Chef Zack Blose can get crazy in the kitchen. He loves making people happy. True love starts with the stomach! Zack understands customers eat with their eyes first! Plate presentation does matter!
‘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
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.
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
At the Redbank Valley Primary School, we strive to instill the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed for each student to become a productive member of society and achieve at his or her highest potential. At the Primary School, we serve students in kindergarten through second grade. We believe that all students have the ability to learn and to become life-long learners, while understanding that all students learn at their own pace. Our desire is that we provide a warm, supportive school environment where students can excel academically.
“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.
• 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
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
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.
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.
The New Bethlehem Barbershop Harmony Group meets every Tuesday at 7pm @ New Bethlehem Fire Hall
Mission: The New Bethlehem Barbershop Harmony Group brings men together in harmony and fellowship to enrich lives through singing
Barbershop harmony is a style of unaccompanied vocal music characterized by consonant four-part chords for every melody note in a predominantly homophonic (the same word sounds at the same time) texture. The melody is consistently sung by the lead (second tenor), with the tenor (first tenor) harmonizing above the melody, the bass singing the lowest harmonizing notes, and the baritone completing the chord. Occasional brief passages may be sung by fewer than four voice parts.
- To perpetuate the old American institution, the Barbershop quartet, and to promote and encourage vocal harmony and good fellowship among its members.
- To encourage and promote the education of its members and the public in music appreciation.
- To promote public appreciation of Barbershop quartet and chorus singing by publication and dissemination thereof.
- To initiate, promote and participate in charitable projects.
- To establish and maintain music scholarships and charitable foundations.
- To initiate and maintain a broad program of musical education, particularly in the field of vocal harmony and the allied arts.
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
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 Grace Baptist Church is located at 607 E Washington St. New Bethlehem, PA 16242
If you are looking for a place where you will feel welcome and can become part of a family, you’ll find just that here at New Bethlehem Grace Baptist Church.
We endeavor to make the Word of God part of our every day lives. We want to live our lives just like Jesus would if He were us.
The Springside Baptist Church is located at 3504 Pennsylvania 28 New Bethlehem, PA 16242
Rite Aid is located at 610 Broad St, New Bethlehem, PA 16242
Rite Aid is one of the nation’s leading drugstore chains with nearly 4,700 stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia, with a strong presence on both the East and West coasts.
To be a successful chain of friendly, neighborhood drugstores. Our knowledgeable, caring associates work together to provide a superior pharmacy experience, and offer everyday products and services that help our valued customers lead healthier, happier lives.
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.