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Blood Drive is set for Monday in Kane

The American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive from noon until 6 p.m. Monday, June 1 in the lower level at the First United Methodist Church at 112 Greeves St. in Kane.

Kane native Brianna Blankenship’s first single record set to be released today

Kane native Brianna Blankenship has hit a high note in her amazing vocal career with the release today of her first single record— “Church.”

Forecast shifts outdoor Kane High commencement to Saturday

Mother Nature has joined the COVID-19 pandemic in disrupting the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020 at Kane Area High School.

Black bear climbs tall maple tree in Kane

A black bear climbed about 35 feet up this maple tree Tuesday at the Bard residence at 111 Edgar James Street in Kane. Area residents watched the bear rest on limbs high above the ground before climbing down and running off at the rear of the residence.

21-gun salute

The Firing Squad for the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in Kane delivers a 21-gun salute Monday during the Memorial Day ceremony at Evergreen Park.

Mckean County to move to “Green Phase” of reopening on May 29

HARRISBURG – Furthering his plan for reopening Pennsylvania, Governor Tom Wolf on Friday announced eight additional counties will move to yellow and 17 to green, effective at 12:01 a.m., May 29. All remaining counties in red are expected to move to yellow by June 5 at 12:01 a.m.

Kane school ‘grab-and-go’ meals to end Wednesday

The Kane Area School District since mid-March has been distributing “grab-and-go” lunches and breakfasts to children under the age of 18.

Kane parks are open

Under the watchful eye of adults, children have fun Wednesday at the Enchanted Playland at Evergreen Park in Kane. All Kane parks and facilities within the parks re-opened Wednesday. They were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Optimistic officials say Kane sewer sale is due Aug. 6

Barring any unforeseen bumps in the road, the sale of the Kane sewage system to Pennsylvania American Water is due for completion Aug. 6.

Send birthday cards to Kane blind man

The family of Kane native Edward Haight is hoping friends will send him cards as he celebrates his 60th birthday next Monday, May 25 Memorial Day. For several years, he has been a resident at the Snyder Memorial Home in Marienville.