Sep. 16—MERCER — Mercer Borough Council is working to eliminate the nuisance of the noise of large trucks using jake brakes. At a meeting last week, they discussed a potential ordinance to regulate ...

Nov. 24—Engine braking — or "Jake braking" — has been banned in Newton city limits, despite pleas from one city council member to reconsider the action. Newton City Council this week passed the ban in ...

The staccato-like rumbling of large trucks as they travel Route 114 toward the gas station near Mark Chantal’s house can be heard loud and clear. The thunderous sound generated by engine braking, ...

A Toytown resident this week lambasted City Council for recently rescinding a three-year-old prohibition on truckers using jake brakes on 31st Street below Mill Run in his neighborhood. Mike Servello ...

McCarthy’s Harp and Habit readies live music, Irish menu for St. Patrick’s Day run Saint Patrick’s Day is around the corner, and McCarthy’s Harp and Habit is gearing up for the celebration with ...

A new approach to jake brakes may be in the works. The city's transportation and traffic commission voted 4-2 in favor of recommending the City Council adopt a bill requiring engine brake mufflers in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sep. 16—MERCER — Mercer Borough Council is working to eliminate the nuisance of the noise of large trucks using jake brakes. At a ...