Bentleyville Volunteer Fire Department's Website

Visit this website at http://bvfd11.org/and you will have a new appreciation for the men and women at the Bentleyville Volunteer Fire Department who work 24 hours a day to keep us safe. The next time you see one of our firefighters, please make sure to thank them for all that they do.

Fireworks & Activities to be held at Richardson Park on July 11th

James Muhly Jr. watching last year's fireworks display in Bentleyville

The skies over Bentleyville will be filled with fireworks on July 11.

The display will cap off a day of activities at Richardson park.

The events for the day include:

2 p.m. - Little Miss & Little Mr. Firecracker pageant

3:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Bingo & Games

4 to 5:30 p.m. - Dance shows

5:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Wild World of Animals Show

6:30 t 9 p.m. - Music by Just for Us

7 to 8 p.m. - Barnyard Petting Zoo

Dusk - Fireworks followed by an outdoor movie

There will also be a concession stand and food vendors. Crafters and those interested in selling flea market items are welcome. For more information call, 724-239-2112.

Middle School Graduation, Children's Hospital, Middle School Softball and Pike Days

Eighth Grade Graduation at Bentworth Middle School

Abby Marodi and Julianna Aguirre graduated from Bentworth Middle School earlier this month.

Some of the fifth graders who attended the eighth grade graduation ceremony.

A Visit to Children's Hospital

Bentworth Middle School students Dia Lusk, Sam Wessel, Morgan Vickless, Kaitlyn Snyder and Kate Marodi visited Children's Hospital in May to deliver the toys they collected at their March birthday party! Congratulations, girls!

Samantha Wessel, Kate Marodi, Dia Lusk, Morgan Vickless & Kaitlyn Snyder in the lobby of Children's Hospital.



Lady Bearcats Beat Undefeated Mikes in Final Middle School Game of the Season!


The Bentworth Middle School softball team, coached by Joe Scorza and Stacey Skerbetz, after their win against Carmichaels, a team that had been undefeated for two years running. Congratulations, Lady Bearcats!


Abby Marodi on first base.

The final score at Carmichaels!

After the win!

A Celebration of the National Road

Part of the Pike Days wagon train that passed through Scenery Hill in May.

Former Castle Blood Building Being Razed after Last Week's Fire

Photos by Doug Edington, guest blogger


The old Castle Blood building in Bentleyville is being razed this weekend after is was extensively damaged in a fire Tuesday. Seven local fire departments responded to the fire at the abandoned building in the 800 block of Main Street. The blaze is being investigated by the state police fire marshal.

Several years ago the building housed Castle Blood, where haunted tours were held during the Halloween season. Although the sign was still on the building and it still looked pretty haunted, the Castle Blood activities were moved to a building in nearby Beallsville.

For more information on the current Castle Blood in Beallsville, visit http://www.castleblood.com/

2009 Sarris Run for Alex

The Loos family

State Rep. Tim Solobay and a friend of the Loos family, Lisa Stout-Bashioum


Photos and story by Doug Edington, guest blogger

Early on a misty, fog-shrouded June morning dozens of volunteers gathered before 6 a.m. at the Bentleyville Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall to prepare for the 5th annual Run for Alex.

The run is held each year to raise money for the From Alex With Love Foundation, a scholarship and philanthropic fund founded as a memorial to Bentworth High School student Alexzandra Loos. Loos, a 15-year-old accomplished athlete and student, was killed by a speeding car in August 2004 as she was walking home from Bentworth High School after soccer practice. One of her many accomplishments was that she set a WPIAL track record in the 1600m and placed third in this event at the Pennsylvania Track and Field Championship.

On Saturday, her memory was honored as competition came in from many areas in western Pennsylvania and Ohio. Nearly 800 runners participated in the event. Each year the money raised from the run is used to award scholarships and to help needy families in the area. This year 19 such scholarships were presented to the Bentworth Senior High School graduating class.

The behind the scenes work by the many volunteers made this year's event proceed like a well-oiled machine. The runners that registered on race day were handled quickly and easily. The traffic control by local firefighters and a contingent of Pennsylvania State Police insured the runner's a safe race. Escorts were provided by The Blue Angels Motorcycle Club for the two mile and five mile races. Volunteers had placed water stations at strategic locations along the routes. Emergency Medical Personnel were ready to move immediately if needed.

Click here for more information about the From Alex with Love Foundation.

Traffic control volunteers

Pennsylvania State Police

The Blue Angels who volunteered as escorts for the day

A Traditional Last Day for Bentworth Class of 2009

Photos and Story by guest blogger, Doug Edington

The Bentworth Senior High School senior class gathered in town and continued the long-time tradition of parading through town while honking and cheering on their last day of school.

Cars were festooned with the happy news painted on windows and the body. Some also sent good cheers to the Pittsburgh Penguins in their quest for the Stanley Cup.

We wish them good fortune and success in their chosen endeavors, especially in this very difficult time for our country.

Memorial Day Photos from Bentleyville, Pa.

The honor guard from American Legion 165 of Bentleyville.

Samantha Ritzer and fellow members of the Bentworth High School Band.

Ty Pompei and members of the band perform during the ceremony.



State Sen. J. Barry Stout addresses the crowd at the Memorial Day ceremony.

Sarah Tomko of Bentleyville sings the National Anthem.