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
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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
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 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
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
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.
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.
Boy Scouts Troop 403 meets Tuesdays @ 7pm at New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church at 403 Penn Street in New Bethlehem PA.
Troop 403 hales from New Bethlehem Pennsylvania. The Troop was founded in 2011. We are still shaping the troop with the hope it will continue to grow and change for the better with every new boy and leader. Our Troop strives to live the timeless values all Boy Scouts from every Generation can recollect.
The Scout Law
A Scout is trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Curious, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean And Reverant.
The Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best. To do my duty. To God and my country. To obey the Scout law. To help other people at all times. Keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
The Outdoor Code
As an American, I will do my best to – Be clean in my outdoor manners. Be careful with fire. Be considerate in the outdoors. Be conservation minded.
The New Bethlehem Civic Club meets the 1st Tuesday at 7 PM @ New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church except July and August.
Mission: Our mission is to promote and engage in the civic and social activities that preserve the heritage of the organization and it’s building and encourage the cultural and historic interest in the community.
Membership: Women leaders are invited to join to support our legacy of education, engagement and elevation of our community, and the preservation of our historic building. Volunteer service is open to both men and women for the non-profit arm of the club. New members welcomed!
Donate today to support scholarships, services, and programs.
Call 814-275-1718 for events, activities and further information.
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
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 Municipal Park (RVMP) offers many recreation opportunities for the whole family including camping, roller skating, tennis, horse shoe & shuffle board courts, and a great playground for the kids.
RVMP is host to several annual community events including the Clarion County Fair, a Bluegrass Music Festival, and an annual ATV Poker Run. A large reception hall is available for rental. It is ideal for Weddings, Fundraisers, as well as private roller skating parties. Large picnic shelters are available to rent for your next family reunion, employee picnic or any outdoor get together.
The campground in Redbank Park offers full hook-up sites for your RV and tent camping. Water and electric primitive sites are available at minimum cost. Camp sites are available by the year, month, week, or day. The Redbank Park Commission is made up of representatives from Redbank Townships in Clarion and Armstrong County as well as Porter Township, South Bethlehem Borough and Hawthorn Borough.
If you are camping all season or just spending the day Redbank Valley Municipal Park has something for the whole family. Come out and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and friendly people our community has to offer.
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 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.
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
Cub Scouts Pack 403 meets Mondays @ 7 pm at New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church
Cub Scouting is “Fun with a Purpose” and Pack 403 is proud to serve the young men of the Redbank Valley area.
MISSION: To prepare the young men of the Redbank Valley area to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in the values of the Cub Scout Promise and the Law of the Pack. And to help them “Do Their Best!!!”
We invite all Kindergarten through 5th grade boys to come and check us out. You can learn to tie knots, set up a tent, and shoot a bow and arrow. Do you like to hike, bike and fish? Have you ever cooked a meal on a campfire? Do you want to send a secret code to a buddy or build a bird house? You can do all this and more with Pack 403 and Cub Scouts.
Pack 403 is chartered by New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. We serve the young men of the Redbank Valley area in grades 1st through 5th. We meet every Monday night at 7pm at New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, with Pack meetings occurring every third Monday night of the month. Please check out our calendar on our website for details of other upcoming events.
‘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.
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
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
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