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Agendas for upcoming local meetings:
Posted here as soon as available
NE Borough Council meeting 9-8-26
North East Twp Planning meeting 9-8-26
NE Twp Supervisors meeting 9-8-26
News from elsewhere of local interest:
Early-life sugar restriction reduces adult cancer and slows aging
Trump Signs Order to Change the Name of Lake Ontario to Lake America
Josh Shapiro Wants Powers That Make COVID Restrictions Look Mild

How About a Weekend Roadtrip to See the Zippo Car in Bradford?

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While we’re on the subject of weekend drives and old cars, have you ever been to the Zippo headquarters in Bradford, PA? If you go, you’ll see the Zippo Car parked right out front, a 1947 Chrysler Saratoga modified to look like there are two giant Zippo lighters in place of the passenger cabin. For […]

Cars and Trucks Were Out for the Small Town Cruise In

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If you enjoy the sight of older cars and trucks, you would have been grinning last night during the first of 2025’s Small Town Cruise Ins. Most all of the American car companies were represented, along with an MG Midget from across the pond, but no matter what your preference, you were likely to find […]

Don’t Forget Small Town Cruise-In June 26th

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If you like the looks and sounds of classic cars, you’ll want to come to Gibson Park tonight from 5 to 8 PM for the Small Town Cruise In. Vintage and classic cars, hot rods and customs, music, too. Come on down and check it out.

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 […]