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

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

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

9 wineries, 100 samples, 3 days of fun. Make the most of Wine Fest by drinking in all the activities! The 44th annual Wine Fest will be...

High school senior Emma Ferruggia is a dancer and cheerleader who loves doing everything with creative movement. At age 4, Emma Ferruggia...

Local pet shops with treats, toys and pet accessories for your dog or cat. Plus, pet bakeries that offer gourmet cookies, cakes, biscuits...