From Representative Jake Banta: Attention: Veterans and the North East Community: There will be a “Field Day” at the Mellon Heritage Veterans Outreach & Wellness Center on Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please bring your own gloves, ear protection and eye protection, if necessary. The focus of cleanup will be on […]
North East School District 2024-2025 Budget Proposes 5.94 Percent Tax Increase
The proposed 2024-2025 budget for the North East School District will be presented at the board meeting on Thursday, April 18th and it contains a recommended tax increase of 5.94 percent. This follows last year’s increase of 3.82 percent and in the year prior to that 3.83 percent. Final adoption is scheduled for June 6th, […]
GE Locomotive on Display in North East Gets Trains Magazine Recognition
A restored GE locomotive, the Chesapeake & Ohio B30-7 No. 8272, is currently being highlighted on Trains.com. Painted in the famous yellow, orange and black “Chessie Cat” color scheme which it wore when initially delivered, it’s currently on display at the Lake Shore Railway museum, having arrived there seven years ago. (Has it really been […]
CSX Executive Train Passes Through North East
Turning the corner on to Cemetery Road today, I saw the crossing gates coming down for an approaching train. Expecting one of the usual container trains or car carriers, I was surprised to see a fast moving passenger train, led by a trio of EMD F40 locomotives in a dark blue color scheme with about […]
Sample Ballots are Available for the April 23rd Primary Election on the Voter Information Page
The sample ballots are now available for the April 23rd primary election on our voter information page. Ballots are up for North East Borough, North East Township and Greenfield Township. Please download the sample ballot for your location so you can make an informed decision before election day. Voter Information Page
Former North East Coach Alleged to Have Stolen Funds From Youth Football Program
According to a story reported on GoErie.com, Christopher L. Galloway, 41, a former football and wrestling coach in the North East School District, is accused of stealing over $8000 from the youth football program and spending it at bars, stores and a gambling website. The investigation that led to the criminal charges against Galloway was […]
A Simple Illustration of Why Solar Energy Fails on the Grid
There’s a big push for solar energy right now because the government is throwing money at it. In Erie County there are multiple solar projects in the works and they always tell us something like, “This project will power X thousand homes,” like 2 thousand or 5 thousand or whatever other number they make up […]
Western NY & Pennsylvania RR Discontinues Service Between Jamestown and Saegertown
Railfans in the area, and there are a lot of them, may be interested to know that the Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad has discontinued service on their track between Jamestown, NY and Saegertown, PA. There’s been very little freight rolling on those rails, last year there were only three freight cars moved for […]
PennDOT Closes Bridge on Route 20 Over Twenty Mile Creek
From PennDOT: In the interest of public safety, the bridge that carries Route 20 over Twenty Mile Creek in North East Township, Erie County was closed today due to deterioration and structural concerns. The bridge is located between Gay Road and Gulf Road in North East Township near the New York state line. The closure […]
Flag Raising Ceremony Program for Veteran’s Center Dedication
The ceremony for the formal dedication and flag raising at the Mellon Veteran’s Outreach Center will take place 12:00 to 12:40 PM, February 17th and the program of activities is available now. All veterans are encouraged to attend. The full program is available at the link below: Mellon Center Flag Raising and Dedication Ceremony
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