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Nor'easter storm dumps snow, ice on Kane area

The first major storm of the winter season hit the Kane area Thursday with at least seven inches of snow as well as sleet and freezing rain.
"It was a big Nor'easter," John Banghoff said Friday in describing the storm. 

Vietnam Era veterans receive pins at ceremony in Mt. Jewett

MT. JEWETT — More than 50 local Vietnam Era veterans received special pins Thursday at an emotional ceremony at the Mt. Jewett Veterans Memorial Club.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK - World War I Way sign

Proposed borough budget carries tax increase

The proposed Kane borough budget for 2019 carries a tax increase that hopefully will provide the money needed to hire a fourth full-time police officer.

VFW holds ceremony to dedicate World War I Way

The Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW, in Kane held a ceremony Sunday to dedicate World War I Way.
This symbolic route runs along Birch Street between the memorial "point" at Evergreen Park and Park Avenue.
Signs marking World War I Way have been erected at  both ends of the path.

Kane's Veterans of Foreign Wars presents awards in middle school essay contest

The Veterans of Foreign Wars in Kane has presented awards in its annual "Patriot's Pen" essay contest at the Kane Middle School.
Aaron Mishic, a seventh-grade student, received $200 as the first-place winner. Sienna Conklin, a sixth-grade student, won $200 as the second-place winner.

Mt. Jewett girl races from high school track to Army colonel

Lisa Forsyth of Mt. Jewett has always moved forward with a purpose.
As a senior at Kane Area High School in 1983, Forsyth anchored the two-mile relay that came from behind on the last lap to win this key event and give Kane the team championship in the county track meet in Sheffield.

Veterans Day program is held at the High School

The annual Veterans Day program was held Friday at Kane Area High School.
All classes at the school attended the afternoon assembly in the auditorium.

Fundraiser is set today for prominent Mt. Jewett man

MT. JEWETT — A fundraiser is scheduled today for a prominent Mt. Jewett man, who was seriously injured last month after falling off a roof.

Kane council due to hike taxes to add police officer

It appears likely that the Kane Borough Council will increase taxes to pay for a fourth full-time police officer.
The issue was the major topic aired Wednesday at a two-hour council workshop at the borough building.