Most everyone in the North East community was surprised at the announcement by Mercyhurst University that all programs at the North East campus will be moving to Erie and the property here put up for sale. Though disappointing to see them leave, their explanation for the move makes good business sense, however part of their […]
North East Voter Information Updated with Ballots for 2016 Primary Election
Our voter information page has now been updated with the ballots for the upcoming primary election. The ballot differs depending on your address and party affiliation. There are a lot of candidates and delegates to choose from as well as questions to answer. If you are not sure which ward or district applies to you, […]
North East’s Representative Glenn Thompson Votes in Favor of Massive Spending Bill
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, widely referred to as the omnibus spending bill just passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 316 to 113. Our representative Glenn Thompson voted in favor of the bill. The vote passed with a majority of the votes 166, coming from Democrats while 150 were from Republicans. Voting […]
North East PA Election Results
Results of the November 3rd general election Totals provided by the Erie County Board of Elections Totals on this page were updated November 6th to reflect the latest count from Erie County. None of the outcomes of any races were changed. Township Supervisor North East Township 6 year term – voting for 1 GODFRIED W […]
North East Voter Information for November General Election
The North East PA Online voter information page has been updated with the current ballots for the November 3rd general election. You can examine the ballots now to see all of the choices you will have, so you can take your time and make your vote with confidence. Trying to choose when you’re standing at […]
Nickel Plate Road #765 Passes Through North East
With all of the trains rolling by every day, you probably don’t even look up when you hear one approach. Sometimes, you should. If you happened to be in town yesterday afternoon, you might have seen a steam engine passing by on the Norfolk Southern tracks, it was Nickel Plate Road #765, offering some lucky […]
Complete North East Area Comprehensive Plan
Yesterday, I was asked about the remainder of the comprehensive plan, which we have not covered yet. The township will be holding a rezoning hearing on July 6th and since this plan was mentioned during both planning commission and supervisors meetings while discussing this rezoning and because some residents want to see the rest of […]
Burch Farms Country Market Files for Bankruptcy Protection
The Erie Times News is reporting this morning that Burch Farms Country Market has filed for Chapter 12 bankruptcy protection. Burch Farms Inc., which operates Burch Farms Country Market on Sidehill Road, owes about $114,500 in employment and unemployment compensation taxes to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue and Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, according […]