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Congressional App Challenge is Opportunity for Middle and High School Students

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Congressman Mike Kelly just sent out a notice about the Congressional App Challenge now starting for 2025 and it’s a fantastic opportunity for middle and high school students to jump into programming. Students are challenged to create an application of their own choosing on whatever interests them. PLATFORM: The app can be developed for any […]

PA Environmental Regulations Choke Economic Development in North East

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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been instrumental in almost single-handedly thwarting economic development in North East. As noted here before, the DEP has raised objections to work that needs to be done at the North East Marina, to development of the truck stop at the Route 20 and I90 interchange and added […]

Did You Know Communities Can Request Railroad Crossing Quiet Zones?

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There are many loud noises associated with business, industry and transportation that most of us take for granted. They may be annoying and tiresome, but that’s just the way it is and there’s nothing you can do about it, … or is there? Some loud noises can be controlled with technology, that’s why cars have […]

NE Borough Mayor Vetoes New Property Maintenance Ordinance While Suggesting Improvements and Action Plan

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At the North East Borough Council meeting Monday evening, Mayor Bobbi Jo Morey, vetoed Ordinance 936, passed by council in the previous meeting which adopted the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) with included revisions as outlined in the ordinance. Her objections were laid out in a document presented to council along with two additional documents, […]

New Finger Lakes Rail Experience Offers a Great Nearby Summer Road Trip Idea

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Summer is finally arriving. Are you looking for a nearby summer road trip destination offering something different and fun? You might want to consider the new Finger Lakes Railway Experience launching over the Fourth of July weekend. The FLX Rail Experience will operate a five-car train with deluxe coach, premium, and first-class accommodations. This excursion […]

NE Marina Authority Describes PA Fish and Boat Commission Roadblocks

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The North East Community Marina Authority held their monthly meeting Wednesday evening and the primary topic of discussion was their efforts to get the marina wall repaired, so docks could be installed and the marina reopened for boating. Their frustration was evident as they described the ever changing requirements from the PA Fish and Boat […]

NE School District Proposes Final Budget with Tax Increase of 2.98 Percent

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The proposed final budget of the North East School District has a proposed tax increase of 2.98 percent. This follows an almost 4 percent increase in each of the previous three years. The election to choose new school board members really does count. If you think the school district should live within its means and […]

Primary Election Results for NE School Board and Other Races of Interest

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Here are the results of the May 20th primary election. The local races generating the most interest were for the four seats on the North East School Board. Winners for school board on the Democrat side are: Jane Blystone, Corrie Boyd, Ginny Schwartz and Alene Rohde. The Republican school board winners are: Neil McCord, Corrie […]

Reminder – Borough Council Meeting and Candidate Meet and Greet Tonight

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There are several items on the agenda for tonight’s borough council meeting that will be of interest to many borough residents: Ordinance No. 935 – Slot Machines– There will be continuing discussion on the proposed ordinance concerning games of chance. Ordinance No. 936 – Property Maintenance Code – There will be a discussion on the […]