News

Former local man heavily fined for shooting trophy buck

A former Kane area resident has been assessed $5,970.75 in fines and fees for illegally shooting a trophy 10-point buck in Hamlin Township.

Record-setting cold temperatures coming in Kane

Kane is about to live up to its label as the “icebox of Pennsylvania.”
The National Weather Service expects dangerously cold weather in Kane from Wednesday through Friday.

A vision now a reality at Friends’ Memorial Public Library

The vision began under the direction of retired director Cindy Parker and was realized by a $6,000 donation from the estate of the late John “G” Gentilman.

Large crowd attends General Kane birthday dinner

A large crowd attended the fourth annual birthday dinner to honor Civil War General Thomas L. Kane, the founder of the local community that bears his name.
The dinner was held at the Thomas Kane Memorial Chapel on East Chestnut Street, Kane.

Cleanup continues at Route 321 truck accident site

The cleanup continued Thursday at the site of a tractor-trailer truck accident on Route 321 south of Kane in Wetmore Township.

Annual Kane United Fund campaign exceeds goal

The generosity of Kane residents, businesses and organizations has come across loud and clear.
The annual Kane Area United Fund fundraising campaign has exceeded its goal.

Proposed sewer sale awaits response from Kane council

It's now up to the Kane Borough Council to respond to a proposal to buy the Kane sewage system.
Pennsylvania American Water last July offered to buy the sewage system for $17,560,000.

'Active shooter' training takes place in Kane schools

More than 25 police officers took part Monday in "active shooter" training in the Kane Elementary School, the Kane Middle School, and Kane Area High School.

Mountain Fest still gets good turnout amid storm

RIDGWAY — Even with a winter blizzard bearing down on Elk County, the Mountain Festival in Ridgway proved to be an extremely popular event this past weekend.

Events for the week

Monday, Jan. 21
Teacher's In-Service Day, no classes in Kane Area School District.
"Active Shooter Drill" by law enforcement agencies, Kane schools, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Public not permitted on school grounds).