Independence Township

06/02/2026

🎓Independence Township congratulates all the 2026 graduates!

Your hard work, dedication, and achievements make your community proud. We wish each of you success, happiness, and bright futures ahead. 💙💛

⭐The best is yet to come. Go Eagles!🦅

05/29/2026

📣 Reminder from Independence Township Tax Collector Judy Magon 📣

Tomorrow is a special in-person tax collection day for Independence Township taxpayers!

🗓 Saturday, May 30, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
📍 Judy Magon’s Office
2254 Avella Road, Avella, PA

No appointment is needed — residents may stop by Judy's Office at 2254 Avella Road at anytime during these hours to pay taxes in person. 😊

Tax payments may also be made by mail, or residents may call to schedule an appointment for another time if needed.

📞 Questions? Contact Judy Magon at 724-554-6866.

Thank you to all Independence Township taxpayers for your cooperation and support! 🇺🇸

05/29/2026

🦖📚 UNEARTH A STORY at Avella Public Library! 🌴✨

Calling all little adventurers and dino lovers! Join us for our Annual Summer Reading Program:

📅 June 23, 24 & 25
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM each day
📍 Avella Public Library
11 School Court, Avella, PA

Get ready for:
🎨 Crafts
📖 Stories
🍪 Snacks
🎲 Activities
🎁 Prizes
🦕 Special Guests
✨ PLUS Magician Steve on June 25th! 🎩🐇

This year’s dinosaur-themed program is geared toward littles, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Elementary-age kids — but ALL AGES are welcome to join the fun! 🦴🌟

📞 Sign up today by calling 724-587-5688, messaging the library on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10006504372183, or stopping by during normal hours (Mon–Thurs, 10 AM – 5 PM).

Don’t miss one of our favorite events of the summer! ☀️📚🦖

05/29/2026

Join us this weekend out at The Little A Town Arena for our Powwow & Mountain Man Rendezvous an unforgettable experience featuring cultural exhibitions, shopping, food, and more. The event takes place Saturday from 11-6 and Sunday from 11-4, located at 44 Campbell Drive in Avella, PA.
🚨Admission and parking are free!🆓

05/29/2026

♻️ Household Hazardous Waste & Tire Collection Event ♻️

PRC is hosting a community collection event to help safely dispose of household chemicals, paint products, automotive fluids, batteries, tires, and more.

📍 Registration is required — one registration per vehicle
💲 Fees apply:
• Chemicals: $20 per 10 gallons / 50 lbs
• Tires: $6 without rim | $14 with rim

Accepted items include paint, cleaners, batteries, gasoline, pesticides, smoke detectors, e-cigarettes, fluorescent bulbs, and tires.

🚫 Not accepted: appliances, medical waste, explosives, large gas cylinders, fluorescent tubes, leaking containers, and medications.

Please place items in your trunk or truck bed and remain in your vehicle during drop-off.

Help keep our community clean and protect the environment for future generations! 🌎

Visit the website to reserve your spot!

PRC is the Commonwealth's oldest environmental nonprofit preventing pollution and conserving environmental resources for future generations.

05/27/2026

It’s that time of year! Spotted lanternfly nymphs have started hatching and although they’re tiny now, they can have a BIG impact later.

You know what to do – if you see them, squash them!

More info: https://bit.ly/3VgeNrj

05/26/2026

Yesterday, our community came together in the spirit of remembrance and hometown gratitude for our Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony. 🇺🇸

As we reflect on Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten. We are especially grateful to all Veterans in our community and beyond for their service and sacrifice.

A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to everyone who helped make yesterday such a meaningful and memorable day for the Avella community. In a small rural community like ours, events like this happen because neighbors come together, volunteer their time, and support one another - and yesterday was a beautiful example of that.

Special thanks and recognition to:

🇺🇸 Avella’s American Legion Bert C. Siders Post 643
🚂 A.D. White Research Society
🥁 Avella Jr./Sr. High School Marching Band
🚒 Avella Volunteer Fire Department
🇺🇸 Avella’s Young Patriots – Pre-K & Elementary Age Pledge of Allegiance Group, along with all parent helpers
🏛 Pennsylvania State Representative Josh Kail
⚾ Avella Athletics, Inc.
🌾 Avella FFA
🌸 Seed to Flower
📸 Heather A. McKinney Photography for generously capturing the day’s memories
🎶 Aaron Margaria Music
• Brittany Gagliani Mears
• Jade Milvet
• Rich Narus
• Kay Danna
• Lisa and Chris Maust
🇺🇸 All parade participants
• The Avella Wellness Center
🤝 All others local individuals and businesses who volunteered and contributed in both little and big ways
❤️ The Avella Community

We are incredibly thankful for everyone who helped honor the true meaning of Memorial Day and made this event special for residents of all ages.

Photo Credit: Heather A. McKinney Photography 📸

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05/23/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony 🇺🇸

❤️🤍💙

Join us this Monday, May 25, 2026, as we gather to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. This special day will be filled with reflection, patriotism, community spirit, and celebration. 🎖️⭐

📍 Parade Begins: 9:30 AM

📍 Parade Participants : lineup @ 9:00 AM

📍 Campbell Street, Avella

🎶 Ceremony Following the Parade
(At the war memorial / new gazebo)

We are proud to partner with amazing local organizations, volunteers, students, and community members helping make this event possible, including:

• Bert Sider’s American Legion Post #643
• A.D. White Research Society
• Avella Eagles Students & Athletics
• Avella School Band 🎺
• Avella FFA
• Music by Aaron Margaria 🎶
• AVFD Firetrucks 🚒
• Student Performers & Speakers
• Scholarship by the American Legion
• Rep. Josh Kail and many more!

• Avella Wellness Center ⭐️
will be at their site during the festivities with a table with information & to answer questions about the plethora of resources they now offer right here in our community. Stop by and see them!

• A.D. White Research Society 🚂
Open House. Be sure to stop by the train station following the ceremony! Take some time to explore the incredible work they do preserving the history of our town, our people, and the surrounding area. Their collection of historic records, photographs, and local knowledge is truly fascinating and well worth checking out.(10am-2pm).

For those participating in the parade, line-up will begin at 9:00 AM near Avella Motor & Body.
If you would like to register to be in the parade, please contact 724-288-1374.

Please continue to follow the Independence Township page for any final updates and additional event details.

05/23/2026

The first Fish-for-Free Day in Pennsylvania for 2026 will be tomorrow, Sunday, May 24. 🎣

Fish-for-Free Days allow anyone to legally fish on Pennsylvania waterways with no fishing license required. All other fishing regulations still apply.

ℹ Learn more: pa.gov/agencies/fishandboat/fishing/regulations