Holiday Open House at Sinnemahoning State Park December 14th

On Saturday, December 14, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 PM, view the Wildlife Center, all decked out in its holiday attire, during Sinnemahoning State Park’s annual Holiday Open House. 

Enjoy the eye-catching holiday decorations and Grandpa Hank’s winter village while listening to the sounds of the season and mulled cider by the fire.  Free refreshments will be offered.

Adults and children will have the opportunity to make holiday ornaments with pinecones and other natural materials.  Children can meet Santa and take part in a candy cane hunt.  All ages are welcome to join us for the festivities. 

The park gift shop will be open.  A public meeting and presentation on Penn’s Parks for All will follow the Holiday Open House.

No pre-registration is required for this FREE seasonal program.  For more information, please call the Park Office & Wildlife Center at 814-647-8401, or email SinnemahoningSP@pa.gov.

Austin Is The Place To Be Sunday, December 1, 2019

This Sunday is going to be a blast! There's something for everyone pretty much all day in Austin. You can start your day off with Breakfast with Santa (hosted by BSA Troop 524), then hit up the Christmas Bazaar (hosted by the Class of 2020), or swing by the Austin Volunteer Fire Department for their Christmas Auction. Don't forget to stop at the local stores and establishments as well! And save some energy to finish off your night with our Town Lighting and Cookies with Santa in the Square at 6:00 PM (Hosted by the Austin Pride Committee). That's right, the Big Guy is coming all the way from the North Pole to help us light up the town!!! The decorated trees look fantastic as is, but we can't wait to see them shine! We will have lots of Hot Chocolate and cookies! We can't wait to see you all!

Turkey Dinner at VFW Post 7810 in Austin on Saturday, November 16th

Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the Post Home on Costello Avenue.

Veteran's Day Breakfast November 10th

Austin Community Fall Festival September 28th

More information is available on the Austin Pride Committee Facebook page.

Austin Dam Show Scheduled for August 22, 23, 24

More information can be found on the  Austin Dam Show Facebook page.

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

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.

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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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

Kids Fishing Derby at the Austin Dam on April 6, 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.