North East News-Journal

09/25/2025

🍇 2025 Wine Fest Visitor Guide 🍷

As North East prepares to welcome the sights, sounds, and sweet aroma of grape harvest, we’re excited to announce the 2025 Wine Fest Visitor Guide — a limited-edition publication produced in partnership with Enjoy North East (formerly the Chamber of Commerce).

Wine Fest returns September 26–28, 2025 in historic downtown North East, and this year’s guide will be the go-to resource for visitors. Inside, guests will find:
🍇 Complete event details and schedules
🍇 Festival maps to help navigate vendors, wineries, and entertainment
🍇 Ads and features from local businesses eager to connect with thousands of festival-goers

08/27/2025

We would love to talk to Jamie B. About this amazing photo, if she’s out there, please email us:
[email protected]

Another day, another waterspout out on Lake Erie. This waterspout was captured at Freeport Beach in North East Pennsylvania. 🌪️🌫️
Photo taken by Jamie B.

(Adding the clarification to this post. North East is a small town located in Erie County PA not too far from Erie Pennsylvania. It's called North East but it is located in the Northwestern part of the state near Lake Erie).

08/10/2025

Calling all Ice Cream🍦Lovers
The Straw Hat Sundae Shop

07/12/2025

🎉 Congratulations to the Best of 2024! 🎉

The votes are in—and it's time to celebrate! 🏆
The North East News-Journal would like to extend a big CONGRATULATIONS to all the businesses and individuals recognized in this year’s Best of 2024 awards.

Your dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence continue to make North East an incredible place to live, work, and thrive. From local shops and restaurants to inspiring community leaders—thank you for all you do! 💛

👏 Let’s show them some love—drop your favorite winners in the comments!

07/10/2025

👑🍒

Olivia Bulger has officially been crowned the 2025 North East Firemen's Cherry Queen! 🎉 Congratulations, Olivia!

Fun fact: Our very own, Kayla Skrekla was crowned Cherry Queen in her time — royalty runs deep around here! 👸👸👸

📣 Big Announcement!

We apologize for the WiFi delays and are sorry we couldn’t live stream the crowning — but we are thrilled to introduce your 2025 North East Firemen's Cherry Queen… 👑 Olivia Bulger!

Please join us in congratulating Olivia on this amazing honor! 🍒🔥

07/10/2025

🎥✨ BIG NEWS from the North East News-Journal! ✨🎥
We’re thrilled to announce the return of the LIVE STREAM for the 78th Annual Cherry Festival Parade on Main Street! 🍒🎉

📍 Can’t make it home this year? No problem!
Grab your favorite summertime treat, get comfy, and tune in LIVE as John Yatsko brings you every band, float, siren, and smile from the judging area—right to your screen!

📱💻📺 Watch from your phone, tablet, or connected TV at:
👉 https://www.nenjnews.com/live_stream/

📺 Whether you’re watching from your front porch or across the country, you won’t miss a moment of the hometown magic.

🕗 Stay tuned for parade time details—and get ready for a Cherry Festival tradition like no other!

🍒📽️🎺🚒

06/09/2025

Tee up to support North East Football.

3 Weeks Away

We are still looking for teams to fill the tournament.

Also looking to have businesses sponsor holes or donate gifts/ gift baskets/ gift cards

Parents check the SPORTS YOU app to sign up and help work the event

06/06/2025

Happy Yard Sale Day!
⬇️ Drop Your Address Below with a description of what your selling

06/05/2025

🗺️ The 2025 North East Community Yard Sale Map is HERE! 🛍️

Get ready to shop 'til you drop! The official map for this year’s town-wide yard sale is now available. Plan your route, find the best deals, and enjoy a day of treasure hunting across our beautiful community.

📍 Download or view the map here!
🗓️ Yard Sale Day: June 6 and 7, 2025
🕘 Start Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Tag your shopping buddy and let the bargain hunting begin! 👛🚗🧸

05/30/2025

05/16/2025

🎉 IT’S TIME TO VOTE! 🎉
The 2024 Best Of awards, hosted by the North East News-Journal, are officially LIVE — and we want you to help celebrate the people, places, and businesses that make our community shine!

🗳️ Cast your vote for your local favorites in dozens of categories — from best burger and favorite firefighter to top shops and services. Your voice helps spotlight the very best of North East and beyond!

👉 VOTE NOW: https://www.nenjnews.com/bestofbest/ #//
📅 Voting ends: June 6, 2025 @ 5:00 p.m.
📣 Share and encourage your friends to vote, too!

Let’s make this the biggest and best Best Of yet!

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05/11/2025

📢 Attention Candidates & Campaign Teams!

🗳️ Planning to run a political ad in the upcoming election? Please note our Political Advertising Policy:

✅ All political ads must be prepaid
✅ Ads must clearly state who paid for them
✅ No ads on the front page within 2 weeks of the election
✅ No exceptions – Policy applies to all candidates and committees

🛑 Deadline to submit ads:
📆 Tuesday, May 13, 2025
⏰ No later than 3:00 PM

📧 Send your ad and inquiries to: [email protected]