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Richard Mellon Tours Former Mercyhurst Campus and Future Veterans Center

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Richard Mellon, along with numerous politicians and veterans toured the former Mercyhurst campus which is now planned to be a veterans outreach and wellness center. Mellon was joined by PA Representative Jake Banta, US Representative Mike Kelly, former Governor Tom Ridge and many others. The Mellon Heritage Foundation is purchasing the entire property with plans […]

New Mayor to be Selected From Ten Prospects at Dec 4th Borough Council Meeting

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Ten prospects for the position of North East Borough Mayor are scheduled to speak at Monday’s council meeting. The individuals are: Steve Gregory Shawn Hubbard Tony Montefiori Bobbi Jo Morey Katie Phillips Joseph Schneider Robert Shaffer Michael Spellman Jeff Stritzinger Aaron Tyson A discussion and selection of both the new Vacancy Board Chairman and the […]

North East Township Solicitor Change in the Works

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There was a surprise at the supervisors meeting this morning, a new attorney was sitting in for current solicitor Robert Jeffery. Tim Wachter of the Knox McLaughlin Gornall and Sennett firm, will become the new solicitor as Attorney Jeffrey steps away. Attorney Wachter is very experienced in representing a wide range of government and business […]

PA House Votes to Give Striking Workers Unemployment Benefits

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What is going on in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives? In a 106-97 vote, House Bill 1481 would provide unemployment compensation to striking workers. What that means is you and I will pay the employees who have chosen to stand on a picket line instead of doing their job. If the employees at any business […]

NE Borough Council Meeting on November 20th to Discuss Jon Triana Resignation

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North East Borough Council will hold a second meeting this month on Monday, November 20th at 6PM to discuss the resignation of Mayor Jon Triana, the advertisement for the vacancy as well as a vacancy on the Planning Commission/Water Authority. There also will be reports from Denise McCumber on the North East Community Marina Authority […]

PA House Votes to Lower Fitness Standards for Police Recruits

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The Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted on November 14th to pass a bill lowering the minimum fitness standards for police recruits. How much lower are the new requirements? Current standards require recruits to perform at least to the 30th percentile level on the Cooper Standards test to enroll in a police officer training program and […]