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Speaking at fete, mayor heaps praise on Kane firemen

As they respond to emergencies, Kane’s  volunteer firemen are “headed to the place where most are running from.”
This is a statement made Saturday by Kane Mayor Brandy Schimp in describing the dedicated members of the Kane Volunteer Fire Department.

EVENTS OF THE WEEK

Monday, March 11
Hamilton Township Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m., township building, Ludlow.
Hamlin Township Board of Supervisors, 7 p.m., township building, Hazel Hurst.

Reminder to turn clocks forward

Sidewalk snow removal notices spawn controversy

Like many municipalities, Kane has an ordinance that requires residents and businesses to remove snow and ice from their sidewalks.
Failure to abide by this ordinance could lead to fines or legal action in Kane District Court.

Another security measure set at Kane school entries

Another layer of security is being added for daytime entries at Kane schools.
Starting March 25, visitors will be asked by office personnel to present a state driver’s license or a photo identification card.

Kane council hears more public input on bar noise

What’s good for the goose is good for the gander.
This ages-old phrase came to the forefront Wednesday at a Kane Borough Council workshop.
Council last month was asked to take action to permit amplified music in a designated “entertainment district” in Kane.

Wetmore supervisors meet in private on sewer deal

The Wetmore Township supervisors met privately Tuesday to discuss options for resolving a rift with Kane over the division of proceeds from the proposed sale of the sewage system.
Pennsylvania American Water last July offered to buy the sewage system for $17,560,000.

Mt. Jewett Borough Council meets new library director

MT. JEWETT — The new part-time director at the Mt. Jewett Memorial Public Library received a warm reception Monday at a meeting of the Mt. Jewett Borough Council.
Megan Inghram, the co-president of the library board, introduced Mark Torrey of Bradford as the new library director.

Wolves send four to states, English repeats as NW Regional Champion

The Kane Wolves wrestling team finished third at the NW Regional Wrestling Championships over the weekend. Kane sent a record number of nine wrestlers to the regional tournament in Sharon including a record four District nine champions from last weekend.

EVENTS OF THE WEEK

Monday, March 4
• Veterans agent at State Rep. Causer office in Kane, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Mt. Jewett Borough Council, 7 p.m., borough building, Center Street.