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Hooked on Community

Pro fisherman and Harborcreek native Dave Lefebre and his wife, Anne, are opening a coffeehouse and café that they hope will become a community hub. Lefebre’s bass fishing skills are well-known as one of the winningest fishermen on the FLW Tour. His most recent victory was a big one in May: the Heavy Hitters Championship Round of Major League Fishing, held on Orange Lake in Ocala, Florida. The fishing will continue, but back in Harborcreek, the angler has cast his line in a

3 days ago2 min read

A lifestyle photograph overlaid with text serves as a feature image for an article on fall activities. On the right side, a smiling woman with wavy brown hair, wearing a cream-colored knit sweater and a plaid scarf, holds a mug while looking at the camera. The background is a bustling autumn farm scene, featuring rows of pumpkins, corn stalks, and other people milling about. To the left, large, decorative text reads: "SWEATER WEATHER AND Fall Festivals," accented by a maple leaf icon. Below this, a smaller block of text says: "CRISP AIR, CORN MAZES AND PUMPKIN PATCHES—UNPACKING HOMETOWN TRADITIONS THAT MAKE FALL UNFORGETTABLE." A sign reading "APPLE CIDER" is visible further back on the left.

Sweater Weather and Fall Festivals—Harborcreek & North East and West County

Crisp air, corn mazes and pumpkin patches—unpacking hometown traditions that make fall unforgettable. Down on the Farm Port Farms Fall Harvest Festival When: September 12 through November 1 Where: 2055 Stone Quarry Road, Waterford For more info: portfarms.com This event includes wagon rides, a corn maze, wagon rides, corn pit, Kids Village, slides, ball zone, games, pedal carts, animal exhibits, mindbender mazes, trike track and more. Pumpkintown at Mason Farms Country Market

Aug 257 min read

Vibrant graphic illustration of a "Summer Scoop" community outdoor movie night. In the foreground, a young couple sits on a blanket with popcorn, looking toward a large inflatable movie screen displaying a film of three children. To the left stands a wooden kiosk featuring a "SUMMER SCOOP" sign and a list of events including "Movie in the Park," "Park Jazz Nights," "Local Food Festival," "Nature Walks & Tales," and "Community Bonfire." The scene is set on a grassy lawn at night under a starry sky, with string lights and other attendees in lawn chairs in the background.

Summer Scoop—Harborcreek and North East

Festivals, food, music and more... here’s what area communities have lined up for the season. The community calendar is filling up fast. Whether you’re planning ahead or just looking for something to do on a sunny afternoon or warm evening, consider this your guide to making the most of the season. From food trucks and festivals to concerts and movies under the stars, these events highlight the best of what summer has to offer close to home. We kindly ask that before attendin

Jun 210 min read

A rustic, light-wood stave basket with orange-painted rims, filled with red-and-yellow-streaked apples, sits on a rough-hewn log. The blurred background shows a sunny, green pasture under a partly cloudy sky. The white, stylized text "A Basket Full of Blessings" is centered over the top of the image.

A Basket Full of Blessings

The Cook family builds their company, family and the community. Reagan Cook began working for the Greenfield Basket Company at the age of 16. The local company in North East had been in business since 1933, supplying people across the country with handmade baskets for harvesting and many other purposes in the home. He learned about all phases of the business from owners who had acquired the company 30 years earlier. But the owners were now ready to retire. Reagan’s parents, S

Jun 22 min read

A group of approximately 20 firefighters from the Fuller Hose Volunteer Fire Department posing in full turnout gear and high-visibility vests. They are positioned in front of two gray fire trucks with their emergency lights flashing under a dramatic, cloudy twilight sky. Several firefighters in the front row are kneeling and holding hydraulic rescue tools.

The Heart of the Community

The Fuller Hose Volunteer Fire Department has been answering the call to care on cold, dark nights for over 140 years. After the town of North East burned to the ground multiple times, the citizens saw an obvious need for fire protection. In 1885, a fire company was launched with 26 members. Ezra N. Fuller donated $100 toward the purchase of a hand-drawn hose cart, and the members paid homage by naming the company in his honor. According to legend, years later when Fuller Ho

Feb 163 min read

A serene shot of a woman receiving a restorative hot stone massage, a signature service for spring renewal. She lies face down on a white massage table with four smooth, dark stones placed along her spine, embodying the relaxation and muscle-soothing treatments found at local spas.

Blissful Escapes—Erie

From exfoliating scrubs to restorative massages, treat yourself to a spring spa treatment designed to renew skin, relax muscles, and welcome the warmer months. Cold days and heavy layers can leave both body and mind feeling dull. Spring is nature’s reminder that renewal is possible. With brightening facials, restorative massages, and revitalizing body treatments, spas offer an ideal way to refresh after months of winter hibernation. Here’s a list of local spas and salons wher

Feb 135 min read