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🚨⚠️ PA WINTER STORM ⚠️🚨 1/23: Governor Shapiro declared a State of Emergency. PEMA says this may be the largest storm in 16 years. Tier 4 restrictions start Sunday 12:01 AM. Avoid travel. Check 511PA.com. Psalm 46:1. -Mayor Barrows
#winter #storm #emergency #snow #Pennsylvania #ClarionCounty #NewBethlehem #RedbankValley
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🚨❄️ PA WINTER STORM EMERGENCY ❄️🚨
Governor Josh Shapiro has declared a State of Emergency as a powerful winter storm moves across Pennsylvania. PEMA says this could be the largest storm in 16 years, making preparation critical for everyone.
🛣️ Road Safety & Travel
• Tier 4 vehicle restrictions begin Saturday at 12:01 AM
• Commercial vehicles, school buses, RVs, and trailers are prohibited
• Speed limits reduced to 45 MPH on affected roads
• Avoid unnecessary travel, dangerous roads put first responders at risk
📲 Stay Informed
• Check real time conditions at 511PA.com or the 511PA app
🏠 Prepare Your Home
• Stock water, food, and medications
• Charge phones and power banks
• Have flashlights, batteries, warm clothing, and blankets ready
🚒 Help Your Neighbors & First Responders
• Clear snow from fire hydrants
• Check on elderly neighbors
• Stay off the roads unless travel is absolutely necessary
🙏 Please stay safe, stay warm, and keep our communities and first responders in prayer as this storm moves through. -Mayor Barrows
#PAWeather #WinterStorm #StateOfEmergency #PA511 #StaySafe
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📌 Upcoming Events: New Bethlehem & Redbank Valley
📅 JAN 2026
• Jan 22, 12–1P: Small Business Webinar, Virtual
• Jan 22, 6:30P: Prayer Candle Making, St. Charles Hall
• Jan 24, Doors 4P, Bingo 6P: Bingo, Hawthorn Fire Hall
• Jan 30, 7P: Movie Night “Soul on Fire”, St. Charles Hall
📅 FEB 2026
• Feb 2, 5P: Valentine Canvas Class, RV Library
• Feb 3–12, 9–11A: QuickBooks II Course, Virtual
• Feb 5, 6P: Auction, NB Wesleyan School, Trinity Hall
• Feb 8, 11A: Faith Formation Breakfast, St. Charles Hall
• Feb 11, 7P: CPR & First Aid, NB Fire Hall
• Feb 13: Valentine Lottery Raffle Drawing, RV Library
• Feb 14, 5–8:30P: Valentine Mardi Gras Party, St. Charles Hall
• Feb 18, 12P: Ash Wednesday Service, NB Presbyterian
• Feb 20, 4–7P: Fish Fry, New Bethlehem Fire Hall
• Feb 22, 11A–4P: Spaghetti Fundraiser, Mending Hope
• Feb 23, 5:30P: Chamber Bingo, Trinity Hall
• Feb 25, 12P: Lenten Service, Oakland Church of God
• Feb 25, 5–6:30P: Phenology Webinar
📅 MAR 2026
• Mar 4, 12P: Lenten Service, Cornerstone Church of God
• Mar 6, 4–7P: Fish Fry, New Bethlehem Fire Hall
• Mar 11, 12P: Lenten Service, Leatherwood Church
• Mar 18, 12P: Lenten Service, NB First Baptist
• Mar 19, 12–1:30P: Small Business Master Class, Oil City
• Mar 20, 4–7P: Fish Fry, New Bethlehem Fire Hall
• Mar 25, 12P: Lenten Service, NB First Fellowship
• Mar 28: Chamber Annual Dinner, Trinity Hall
• Mar 30, Doors 5P, Bingo 6P: Ham Bingo, NB Fire Hall
📅 APR 2026
• Apr 1, 12P: Lenten Service, NB Wesleyan Methodist
• Apr 3, 12P: Good Friday Service, Hawthorn Nazarene
• Apr 5, 7A: Easter Sunrise Service, First Church of God
• Apr 10: Chamber Job Fair, RV Community Center
📅 JUN 2026
• Jun 5–6: Community Yard Sales
• Jun 13: Victory in the Valley Music Fest, RV Park
• Jun 27: Customer Appreciation Day, New Bethlehem
📅 JUL 2026
• Jul 4: Freedom Festival Fireworks, Gumtown Park
📅 SEP 2026
• Sep 18–20: Peanut Butter Festival, Gumtown Park
📅 OCT 2026
• Oct: Halloween Parade, Redbank Valley High School
📅 NOV 2026
• Nov 28: Cookie Crawl, New Bethlehem
📅 DEC 2026
• Dec 5: Christmas Parade & Snacks with Santa
🙏 Prayer Breakfasts
• Men’s: Zack’s, Jan 15 at 7A; weekly Lent Feb 19–Apr 2; resumes Apr 16
• Women’s: First Thursday monthly starting March, 8A at Zack’s
🌟 Save the Date
• May–Oct Fridays, 12:30–5P: Gumtown Market, Gumtown Park
📩 Submit events: [email protected] | [email protected]
⏰ Deadline: Mondays by 5 PM
#NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #CommunityEvents #FaithEvents #PrayerBreakfast #VisitPA #DiscoverClarionCounty #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #ClarionCounty
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🎉💧 $7.3M Invested in New Bethlehem & Redbank Valley 💧🎉
🚰 What Happened: 👉 The Redbank Valley Municipal Authority, which provides public water & sewer service to New Bethlehem, South Bethlehem, and Porter Township, has been awarded more than $7.3 million in PENNVEST funding to support critical infrastructure improvements.
🏗️ Why It Matters: 👉 These funds will advance long planned upgrades, improving reliability, protecting water quality, and supporting public health and long term growth across the New Bethlehem area and the Redbank Valley community.
❤️ From Local Leadership: 👉 “This funding is a direct investment in the health, safety, and future of the New Bethlehem area & the entire Redbank Valley community. Reliable water & sewer infrastructure is foundational to quality of life and economic vitality, and this support allows us to modernize essential systems in a responsible and forward looking way while keeping long term costs manageable for the people we serve.” –Rev. Dr. Gordon Barrows, Chairman, RVMA Board & Mayor of New Bethlehem
📰 Want more details? 👉 Find the full story in tomorrow’s issue of the Leader-Vindicator. You can also read the official press release below.
#RedbankValley #NewBethlehem #WaterInfrastructure #CommunityStrong #CleanWater
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🚑❤️ CPR Training in New Bethlehem ❤️🚑
📍 Local. Trusted. Lifesaving.
Join us for CPR, AED, and Adult First Aid Training at the New Bethlehem Fire Hall 🚒 Learn hands on skills that can truly save a life.
👨🚒 Community Led Training
This class is provided by Heart Thumpers, proudly owned and operated by local first responder and firefighter Scott Barrett 🙌 Neighbors training neighbors makes all the difference.
🗓 Event Details
📅 February 11 | ⏰ 7:00 PM
💲 $40 per person | 2 year certification
📍 425 Arch St, New Bethlehem, PA 16242
Be prepared. Be confident. Be the one who knows what to do ❤️
#cprtraining #NewBethlehem #heartthumpers #volunteerfirehall #savealife
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Upcoming Events: New Bethlehem & Redbank Valley
📅 JAN 2026
• Jan 16, 4–7P: Take Out Soup Night, RV Community Center
• Jan 22, 12–1P: Small Business Webinar, How to Hook Investors to Win
• Jan 22, 6:30P: Prayer Candle Making Night, St. Charles Social Hall
📅 FEB 2026
• Feb 2, 5P: Valentine’s Canvas Painting Class, RV Public Library
• Feb 3–12, 9–11A: QuickBooks Online Level II Course, Virtual
• Feb 5, 6P: Auction, NB Wesleyan Methodist School, Trinity Hall
• Feb 8, 11A: Faith Formation Breakfast, St. Charles Social Hall
• Feb 13: Valentine’s Lottery Ticket Wreath Raffle Drawing, RV Library
• Feb 22, 11A–4P: Spaghetti Fundraiser, Mending Hope Equine Rescue
• Feb 23, 5:30P: Chamber Bingo Night, Trinity Hall
• Feb 25, 5–6:30P: Phenology Webinar
📅 MAR 2026
• Mar 19, 12–1:30P: Small Business Networking Master Class, Oil City
• Mar 28: Chamber Annual Dinner, Trinity Hall
📅 APR 2026
• Apr 10: Chamber Job Fair, Redbank Valley Community Center
📅 JUN 2026
• Jun 5–6: Community Yard Sales
• Jun 13: Victory in the Valley Christian Music Festival, RV Park
• Jun 27: Customer Appreciation Day, New Bethlehem
📅 JUL 2026
• Jul 4: Freedom Festival Fireworks, Gumtown Memorial Park
📅 SEP 2026
• Sep 18–20: Peanut Butter Festival, Gumtown Memorial Park
📅 OCT 2026
• Oct: Halloween Parade, Redbank Valley High School
📅 NOV 2026
• Nov 28: Cookie Crawl, New Bethlehem
📅 DEC 2026
• Dec 5: Christmas Parade and Snacks with Santa
🙏 Prayer Breakfasts (Changes Beginning January 2026) ✝️
• Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Zack’s, Jan 15 at 7:00A; Lenten weekly Feb 19–Apr 2; resumes Apr 16; $10.
• Women’s Prayer Breakfast: First Thursday monthly starting March, 8:00A at Zack’s.
🌟 Save the Date
• May–Oct, Fridays 12:30P–5P: Gumtown Market, Gumtown Park
📩 Submit Events: [email protected] | [email protected]
⏰ Deadline: Mondays by 5 PM
#NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #CommunityEvents #FaithEvents #PrayerBreakfast #VisitPA #DiscoverClarionCounty #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #ClarionCounty
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🍯✨ Discover the Sweet Side of New Bethlehem! ✨🍯
Have you seen New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania featured as one of the most charming under-the-radar travel spots? In his engaging piece for Islands.com, travel writer Robert Isenberg highlights the town’s vibrant Peanut Butter Festival, cozy boutiques, outdoor adventure, and welcoming small-town spirit.
📍 From a lively three-day Peanut Butter Festival with a parade, classic car cruise, 5K race, food vendors, crafters, and fireworks in Gumtown Park, to strolling Broad Street’s local shops and eateries like Evermoore’s Restaurant or Valley Flowers & Gifts, there’s something fun for every visitor.
🚴♂️ Love the outdoors? Saddle up for the scenic Redbank Valley Trail along Redbank Creek or kayak the beautiful waters nearby.
🍃 Whether you’re planning a fall weekend getaway or a year-round escape, New Bethlehem’s blend of community pride, quirky festivals, and nature makes it a must-visit.
👉 Read the full story and start planning your visit: www.islands.com/2070835/new-bethlehem-pennsylvania-under-the-radar-charming-shops-peanut-butter-f...
#NewBethlehemPA #PeanutButterFestival #HiddenGemTravel #SmallTownCharm #ExplorePennsylvania
By Robert Isenberg, Islands.com
www.islands.com
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🎉🎱 BINGO NIGHT IS BACK FOR A GREAT CAUSE 🎱🎉
Mark your calendars and bring your friends for an exciting night of bingo on Monday, February 23, 2026 📅✨ at Trinity Hall in Fairmount City, PA 🏛️
🚪 Doors open at 5:30 PM
⏱️ Bingo starts at 6:30 PM
🎯 25 TOTAL GAMES
💵 20 regular games paying $30 each
⭐ 4 special games paying $100 each
💥 Jackpot Cover-All paying $500
📘 Books are $25 each and include 6 faces for all 25 games
🎟️ Pull Tabs & 50/50 available
🍔 Food & drinks for sale throughout the evening
❤️ This event is proudly hosted by the Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce, and all proceeds will go to benefit the 4th of July Freedom Festival 🇺🇸🎆 Supporting this bingo means supporting one of our community’s favorite celebrations
📞 For more information, call (724) 525-9844
Come out, have fun, and help keep the July Freedom Festival strong 🎉😊
#BingoNight #RedbankValleyChamber #CommunityFundraiser #FourthOfJulyFestival #SupportLocal 🇺🇸🎉
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🎉 Congrats Councilman Keegan Bell 🇺🇸🙏
Congratulations to Keegan Bell on being sworn in as one of the newest members of New Bethlehem Borough Council. 👏✨ Councilman Bell was sworn-in by the Rev. Dr. Gordon V. Barrows, Mayor of New Bethlehem, taking the Oath of Office on the Holy Bible in service to our community. 📖🤍
🏛️ Councilman Bell joins Scott Barrett, President; Edward Goth, Vice President; Shannon Johnson, President Pro Tem; Richard McGarrity, Secretary; Dawn Callenberg, Councilwoman; Brian Fox, Councilman; and Rob Griffin, Councilman in serving New Bethlehem & the Redbank Valley community. 🤝❤️
📅 Get Involved: Council meets the third Tuesday each month at 7 PM, Windstream/Alltel Building, 212 Lafayette St., New Bethlehem, PA 16242. To be added to the agenda, call 814-275-2003 or email [email protected].
#NewBethlehem #BoroughCouncil #CommunityLeadership #PublicService #RedbankValley #Mayor #Congrats
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Upcoming Events: New Bethlehem & Redbank Valley
📅 JAN 2026
• Jan 16, 4-7P: Take Out Soup Night, RV Community Center
• Jan 22, 5-6:30P: Nature Winter Journaling, Clarion Conservation
📅 FEB 2026
• Feb 2, 5P: Valentine’s Canvas Painting Class, RV Library
• Feb 5, 6P: Auction, NB Wesleyan Methodist School, Trinity Hall
• Feb 22, 11A-4P: Spaghetti Fundraiser, Mending Hope Equine Rescue
• Feb 23: Chamber Bingo, Trinity Hall
• Feb 25, 5-6:30P: Phenology Webinar
📅 MAR 2026
• Mar 28: Chamber Annual Dinner, Trinity Hall
📅 APR 2026
• Apr 10: Chamber Job Fair, Redbank Valley Community Center
📅 JUN 2026
• Jun 5-6: Community Yard Sales
• Jun 13: Victory in the Valley Christian Music Festival, RV Park
• Jun 27: Customer Appreciation Day, New Bethlehem
📅 JUL 2026
• Jul 4: Freedom Festival Fireworks, Gumtown Memorial Park
📅 SEP 2026
• Sep 18-20: Peanut Butter Festival, Gumtown Memorial Park
📅 OCT 2026
• Oct: Halloween Parade, Redbank Valley High School
📅 NOV 2026
• Nov 28: Cookie Crawl, New Bethlehem
📅 DEC 2026
• Dec 5: Christmas Parade and Snacks with Santa
🙏 Prayer Breakfasts (Changes Beginning January 2026) ✝️
• Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Meets at Zack’s beginning Jan 15, 2026 at 7:00A. No meetings Jan 1 or Feb 5. Lenten breakfasts held every Thursday, Feb 19–April 2, then resumes 1st & 3rd Thursdays starting April 16. $10 per breakfast.
• Women’s Prayer Breakfast: Monthly meetings at Zack’s on the 1st Thursday of each month beginning in March, 8:00A. Speakers announced on Facebook and in the Leader-Vindicator.
🌟 Save the Date
• May–Oct, Fridays 12:30P–5P: Gumtown Market, Gumtown Park
📩 Submit Events: [email protected] | [email protected]
⏰ Deadline: Mondays by 5 PM
#NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #CommunityEvents #FaithEvents #PrayerBreakfast #VisitPA #DiscoverClarionCounty #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #ClarionCounty
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Redbank Valley School District & several preschools are located in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and the Redbank Valley area. Education-related organizations include the Redbank Valley Education Association, Alumni Association and Education Foundation. To contact a specific school directly, please see the list of ‘School Links‘ on this page – each link directs to the school’s website.
Redbank Valley School District
920 Broad Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
P: 814.275.2426
F: 814.275.2428
E: RedbankValley.net/contact
Redbank Valley High School
910 Broad Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
P: 814.275.2424
F: 814.275.2428
Redbank Valley Primary School
600 Vine Street
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
P: 814.275.2680
F: 814.275.4110
Redbank Valley Intermediate School
1306 Truittsburg Road
Hawthorn, PA 16230
P: 814.365.5141
F: 814.365.2427