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Hi, everyone! 🫶🏼
We have a very important and exciting update regarding Char-Val Candies and Creamery. 🥳 As of January 30, 2026, ownership of the business has been transferred from Howard Shreckengost and family to Ben and Amanda Carrico with Ashley Pence serving as the new director of operations.
Char-Val Candies has been proud to serve the Redbank Valley community and surrounding areas for the last 57 years, and this transition marks an exciting new chapter! While ownership has changed, our commitment to providing the same high-quality candy you know and trust remains unchanged. 🍫 Day-to-day operations and retail/online shopping will continue as usual, and our dedicated team will remain in place to ensure a smooth and seamless transition. ❤️
Ben and Ashley have very strong ties to the community and look forward to building on the solid foundation established by the Shreckengost family.
Thank you for the incredible support you have brought to our business and family over the many years. 🥹 We have so many memories and joy that will continue to carry us for years to come. Here’s to new beginnings!
With love,
Howard, Greta, Jill, and Ali 🍫
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📌 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
#NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #CommunityEvents #FaithEvents #PrayerBreakfast #VisitPA #DiscoverClarionCounty #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #ClarionCounty
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🙏❄️ SNOWSTORM 2026 ❄️🙏 New Bethlehem: Jan 25 & 26. Snow @ 19-23”. National News. Thanks to Firefighters, Public Works, RVMA, Police, EMS, and Rich Shilling & Sons, etc. Official Press Release: RedbankValley.link/hhztg -Mayor Barrows
#Snowstorm #NewBethlehem #Winter #Snow #RedbankValley #ClarionCounty #History
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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.
#NewBethlehemStrong #historicsnowstorm #CommunityPride #WinterStorm2026 #neighborshelpingneighbors
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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. 🙏🐕🐕
#lostdogs #goldenretrievers #NewBethlehem #communityhelp #BringThemHome
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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.
#NewBethlehem #RedbankValley #WinterStorm2026 #Weather #Snow
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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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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