📌 Upcoming Events: New Bethlehem & Redbank Valley
📅 JAN 2026
• 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
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❄️📸 Day Two of a Historic Snowstorm in New Bethlehem 📸❄️
More photos from Day Two of the historic January 25–26, 2026 snowstorm are now available. With 19–23 inches of snow, New Bethlehem became a national headline, but what stands out most is the heart of our community. ❤️
🚒 Volunteer firefighters, 🚜 Public Works, 💧 RVMA crews, 🚓 police, 🚑 EMS, and frontline workers continue working tirelessly to keep residents safe and services running. Neighbors helping neighbors is on full display.
📄 Read the full official press release and response details here:
👉 NewBethlehemBoro.com/snow-storm-2026
👉 RedbankValley.org/snow-storm-2026
🙏 Please remain patient, clear fire hydrants and exhaust vents, check on elderly neighbors, and enjoy these powerful images from a storm our town will never forget.
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🐾 FOUND DOGS ALERT: Two Golden Retrievers 🐶🐶 🐾
Two sweet golden retrievers were found running along Main Street in New Bethlehem this afternoon. They have no license or ID. 💛 They are currently safe at the Charles Leach Agency until 4 PM 📍☎️ 814.275.3224.
After 4 PM, please contact Lisa Goth 📞 +1 (814) 229-8625.
Please share so we can get these lovely pups back home where they belong. 🙏🐕🐕
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❄️📍 Historic Snowfall in New Bethlehem 📍❄️
New Bethlehem & the Redbank Valley were hit hard by the January 25–26 winter storm, with official reports confirming up to 23 inches of snow, nearly two feet in a single event. -Mayor Barrows
📊 Verified totals: National weather agencies and major news outlets confirmed New Bethlehem as one of the highest snowfall locations in Pennsylvania.
🏘️ Local reports: Residents across the area reported snowfall ranging from 19 inches to 23 inches plus, depending on location.
📰 More to come: An upcoming press release will share additional details, sources, and community impacts from this historic storm.
🔎 Multiple national news sources have confirmed the above information and the images below.
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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
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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
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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.
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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 ❤️
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