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How Marilyn Blackmore built Art in the Wilds

When Marilyn Blackmore and her late husband, David, sat down in 2006 to organize an art show in Kane, it was a leap of faith. "We didn't really know what to expect," Blackmore said.

Mt. Jewett posts banners to honor Veterans

Large photos of military veterans adorn banners that are attached to utility poles along Main Street in Mt. Jewett.
Called "Mt. Jewett Salutes," the purpose of the banners is to honor veterans for their service.

Kane Alumni Weekend

During the Kane Alumni Weekend, the annual Pie and Ice Cream Social will be held on Friday, June 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church on Chase and Greeves street in Kane. The event on Alumni Weekend is open to the public.

Photo of the Week: VBS 2018

Young children crowd into the chancel area of the First United Methodist Church on Thursday for the closing program for the four-day Vacation Bible School in Kane. A picnic followed in the lower level of the church on Greeves Street. More than 125 children took part in Vacation Bible School.

Planners grant variance for Hamlin Township parcel

The McKean County Planning Commission has had a change of heart about a request for a variance in the county subdivision ordinance.
Commissioners last month denied a variance for a proposed subdivision on Kasson Road in Hamlin Township.

UPMC Kane blood drive

The Erie-based Community Blood Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania and Western New York held a Blood Drive earlier this week at UPMC-Kane. Jessie Stebbins, right, an emergency department patient services representative at the hospital, is one of the donors at the blood drive.

McKean County salutes those who aide in the safety and well-being of local children

McKean County is saluting professionals and foster parents who boost the safety and well-being of children.

Kane Area Music Boosters awards graduating students

Photo by Ted Lutz —The Kane Area Music Boosters organization has presented its annual awards to Ashleigh Glogau, left, and MacKenzie Witherell, right, both 2018 graduates of Kane Area High School. Each recipient received $300. Both award-winners play multiple instruments.

Mayor and police chief pleased with new vehicle

The Kane Borough Police Department now has a state-of-the-art police cruiser. "It's good to have an up-to-date model patrol vehicle," Police Chief Heath Boyer said.

Kane Area School tax hike expected to be less than proposed

A hike in the Kane school tax for 2018-19 is expected to be less than proposed last month. Discussions at a school board workshop indicates that a tax hike likely will be approved next week. A vote on a final budget is due at a meeting next Thursday at 7 p.m. in the middle school auditorium.