Leader-Vindicator

01/06/2025

Belfield welcomed as new Redbank Chamber board member

NEW BETHLEHEM – The Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce recently announced the addition of Joseph Belfield to its board of directors.

As an advocate for faith, resilience and community, Belfield “brings a wealth of experience and dedication to his new role, further strengthening the chamber’s mission to support and enhance the Redbank Valley region.”

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NEW BETHLEHEM – The Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce recently announced the addition of Joseph Belfield to its board of directors.

01/06/2025

L-V TRIBUTE: John E. Smith Jr.

John E. Smith Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather and educator, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025, after a long illness.

Full obituary in the Jan. 9 Leader-Vindicator, and online at

View John E. Smith Jr.'s obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

01/06/2025

Audubon bird seed sale begins

CLARION – Seneca Rocks Audubon is holding its winter bird seed sale from now until Jan. 10.

The sale is a semi-annual fundraiser for the local National Audubon chapter and is held in cooperation with J&J Feeds and Needs.

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CLARION – Seneca Rocks Audubon is holding its winter bird seed sale from now until Jan. 10.

01/06/2025

Local 4-H members attend National Congress

CLARION COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS attended the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Ga. on Nov. 29 through Dec. 3.

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CLARION COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS attended the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Ga. on Nov. 29 through Dec. 3. Representing Clarion County was Kate Grafton (second from left) and Mackenna Rankin

01/06/2025

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01/06/2025

Green graduates from IUP

INDIANA – Matt Green of New Bethlehem, graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania on Saturday, Dec. 14.

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INDIANA – Matt Green of New Bethlehem, graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania on Saturday, Dec. 14.

01/05/2025

Benton Lee buck

Benton Lee (right), 11, shot this 14-point buck with a 20-inch spread in Clarion County on Dec. 5 while hunting with father Brent (also pictured).

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Benton Lee (right), 11, shot this 14-point buck with a 20-inch spread in Clarion County on Dec. 5 while hunting with father Brent (also pictured).

01/05/2025

Redbank third-graders write Christmas tree stories

HAWTHORN – Students in Nicole Carrier’s third grade class at Redbank Valley Intermediate School have written the following Christmas compositions from a choice of three perspectives — a Christmas tree, a Christmas present or Santa’s magical sleigh:

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HAWTHORN – Students in Nicole Carrier’s third grade class at Redbank Valley Intermediate School have written the following Christmas compositions from a choice of three perspectives — a Christmas tree,

01/05/2025

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Variable clouds with snow showers. High 29F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 60%. Snow accumulations less than one inch.

01/05/2025

Winter programs planned at Cook Forest State Park

COOKSBURG – The following programs are planned in the coming weeks and months at Cook Forest State Park:

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COOKSBURG – The following programs are planned in the coming weeks and months at Cook Forest State Park:

01/05/2025

Newbie Civic Club sets bingo party

NEW BETHLEHEM – The New Bethlehem Civic Club will hold a bingo party at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, in the social rooms of the New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church.

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NEW BETHLEHEM – The New Bethlehem Civic Club will hold a bingo party at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, in the social rooms of the New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church.

01/05/2025

WHERE WILL YOU TAKE THE L-V IN 2025?

Once again, The Leader-Vindicator is asking its readers to "Take The L-V With You" on any of your 2025 travels, and to submit a photo of you and your travel group with our newspaper.

Send your photos to us at [email protected], drop them off at our office, or mail them to us at: The Leader-Vindicator, 435 Broad Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242. Please include the names of everyone in the photo and where they are from, where the photo was taken and when the picture was taken.

Whether it's a day trip, weekend getaway or a full family vacation, we want to see where you take the L-V in 2025! Winter and spring trips too!

01/05/2025

Ferguson earns Class 2A POY by PA Sports Writers

n the long history of high school football in District 9, it’s safe to presume that no player ever accorded any type of Player of the Year honor.

The award history doesn’t exactly do the past greats justice. East Brady’s Jim Kelly was an all-stater for the Bulldogs in the mid-1970s before going on to star in college at Miami and then to pro football, forging a Hall of Fame career.

There are plenty of outlets according all-state honors and it’s now six classes vs. the old two-group Small School and Large School format used by The Associated Press for years, but it’s believed no player reached the status of Player of the Year.

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In the long history of high school football in District 9, it’s safe to presume that no player ever accorded any type of Player of the Year honor.

01/04/2025

L-V VIDEO: Polar Bear Plunge

The annual New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge was held on the Allegheny River at Parker City on Jan. 1. Photos from the event can be found in the Jan. 2 issue of The Leader-Vindicator.

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01/04/2025

Brynn Peck buck

Brynn Peck shot this 9-point buck in Paint Township.

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Brynn Peck shot this 9-point buck in Paint Township.