Sunday, August 25, 2019

Sunday, June 2, 2019

The Duane Dow Memorial Fireworks Planned for July 6th in Austin


Fireworks flying in the night sky

The Austin Pride Committee will host the Annual Duane Dow Memorial Fireworks at the Austin Junior/Senior High School, 138 Costello Avenue, Austin, Pa., on Saturday, July 6, 2019.

A wide variety of concessions will be available.

Activities scheduled from 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM.

More information can be found on the Austin Pride Committee Facebook page.


Monday, May 27, 2019

Remembering Austin's Fallen Heros



On Saturday, September 29, 2018, as part of his Eagle Scout project. Noah Leightley, son of Jennifer and Curt Leightley, presented a Dedication Ceremony titled Austin's Fallen Heros, honoring the seven (7) individuals from Austin/Austin Area who gave their lives in service to our country

Furthermore, Noah raised the money needed to purchase the banners pictured below which line Main Street, Austin, Pennsylvania.

PVT. Perry Hooftallen, U.S. Army, KIA October 19, 1944, WWII

Capt. Edgar E. Nuschke, U.S. Air Force, KIA January 21, 1967, Vietnam War.



PFC Edward Ritsick, U. S. Army, KIA March 11, 1968, Vietnam War



PFC Robert I. Roberts, U. S. Army, KIA May 28, 1951, Korean War



PFC Howard W. Thompson, U. S. Army, KIA February 21, 1945, WW II



PFC Fred J. VanWhy, U.S. Army, KIA February 8, 1951 WW II - Korean War


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Sunday, April 7, 2019

Miles Moate and Noah Leightley Promoted to the Rank of Eagle Scout

An  Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony was held on April 6, 2019, at the Austin Area High School, Austin, Pennsylvania, to promote Miles Moate and Noah Leightley to the rank of Eagle Scout.

Both Miles and Noah belong to Boy Scout Troop 524 in Austin and had completed the requirements for Eagle Scout this past Fall.

Eagle Scout is the highest rank that can be attained in Scouting.

Noah Leightley, Jennifer Leightley, Scoutmaster, and Miles Moate


Miles with his parents Bryan and Amanda



Noah with his parents Jennifer and Curt



Monday, January 7, 2019

Next Austin Pride Committee Fish Fry Is Friday, April 5, 2019

The Austin PRIDE Committee will be starting their Fish Fries again Friday, January 11th, 2019.  They will have one every other Friday until Good Friday!

Please mark the following dates on your calendar:
  • April 5

Cost: $11.00

Baked or fried fish
French fries or baked potato
Coleslaw or applesauce
And your choice of dessert

Call 647-5594 for take outs 

Serving starts @ 3:00

Place: Austin Fire Hall

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!!

Note: The Austin PRIDE Committee is the organization who sponsors the annual Fourth of July Fireworks, Holiday Lighting on Main Street, and many other community activities.