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Pro Trump Protestors in Washington DC

Area residents attend Pro Trump rally today in Washington DC

Presumed positive case of Covid-19 at Kane Area High School

Kane Area School District notified families today that they have been notified of a presumed positive case of COVID-19 at Kane Area High School.

Pfizer COVID vaccine

As of January 5th, 89 UPMC Kane employees have received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID vaccine. Mark Papalia, FACHE, President of UPMC Kane says, “At this time, the COVID-19 vaccine is not mandatory for UPMC employees.

Johnsonburg man arraigned

Preliminary arraignment for Andrew John Higdon, 30, of 416 First Avenue, Johnsonburg, was held on Tuesday morning before Magisterial District Judge Barry D. Brown.

Holiday house decorating contest winner

The winners of the first Holiday House and Business Decorating Contest in Kane have been announced. Over 330 votes were placed during the competition which ran from December 9th through December 30th. The first-place winner of the House Decorating Competition was 109 Hemlock Ave.

Bradford City Police are currently investigating a report of a shooting

Bradford City Police are currently investigating a report of a shooting. Officers attempted to initiate a routine traffic stop on a vehicle due to a vehicle code violation. Once officers stopped the vehicle, the driver was found to have been shot.

Vaccines arrive at Lutheran Home

The Lutheran Home at Kane began administering COVID vaccines today. Pictured is Pat Minard, Pharmacist from SMP, administering the vaccine to Charlotte Floravit, Chief Executive Officer of the Lutheran Home at Kane.

HISTORIC BUILDING DESTROYED BY FIRE

Around 2:30 pm Wednesday, a call went out to the Johnsonburg Volunteer Fire Department, for
a structure fire at the old Johnsonburg Hotel in downtown. The call also noted flames were
showing. Upon arrival, JFD Fire Chief Chris Kreckle called for a second alarm for mutual aid

Celebrating With Soldiers Who Are Home For Christmas

A1C Carter Hewitt, from Bradford, Pennsylvania, is currently stationed at Offutt AFB Nebraska. He will hit his 2-year mark in February 2021. Hewitt said, "I love the Air Force. I think it's a great stepping stone for your career.

Kane Chamber gift certificates

In the month of December, the Kane Area Chamber of Commerce sold over $10,250 worth of Kane Gift Certificates. This is all money to be spent locally.