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NE School Board meeting 6:30PM 10-1-26

NE Borough Council to Name Initial Marina Authority Members

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The North East Borough Council will name the initial five North East Marina Authority members at Monday’s borough council meeting. Then, as noted this past Sunday, the authority will be set to become a registered entity in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on Tuesday. The marina authority and the PA Fish and Boat Commission can then […]

Important Announcement to Boat Owners with Boats on North East Marina Property

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This message is from both the marina group led by Jake Banta and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. The announcement is required since the outgoing marina concessionaire has erroneously informed boat owners that they must remove their boats from the marina in the near future. Announcement: Those working on the local initiative, led by […]

PennDOT Route 20 Bridge Replacement Overview and Plans

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PennDOT has put up an overview and plans for the Route 20 Bridge Replacement project. The project will include removal of the existing three-pier bridge (then replaced) with a concreted structure with a single pier. The project will also include guiderail and drainage updates. Demolition work and new pier construction is expected to occur in […]

Field Day at the Mellon Heritage Veterans Outreach & Wellness Center

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]