News

Photo of the week: New pavement installed on Route 6 in Kane

New blacktop is being installed in one lane of Biddle Street as part of the Route 6 "betterment" project in Kane. Palo of Clarion is the contractor for the work, which will continue through October.

Photo of the week: Major donation for skate/bike park

The Collins Foundation has made a recent donation of $15,000 for the construction of the new steel skate/bike ramps in Kane.

Photo of the week: Mt. Jewett Swedish Festival committee

Shown above is the volunteer committee which has been planning the 48th Swedish Festival to be held this weekend in Mt. Jewett.

Events of the week for Aug. 6 through 11

Events for the week of Aug. 6 through 11 are as follows:

Mayor invites all to National Night Out

Kane Mayor Brandy Schimp is inviting all Kane area residents to attend the National Night Out program on Tuesday, Aug. 7. The free program, which is open to the public, will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Kane Fire Hall on Poplar Street.

Marching Band Camp opens inside due to heat

Band Camp for the Kane Area High School Marching Band opened on Monday.

Finding wildflowers in your food

Early area settlers knew it, and so did Native American tribes before them, this area is rich with food sources, including many plants. Every local has their favorite spot to find blackberries in the summer and leeks in the winter.

KAHS Band Camp set to start

Band Camp for the Kane Area High School Marching Band opens Monday at the Kane Middle School athletic field . The first week will be held at the middle school due to construction at the high school and will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Trail work in Mt. Jewett

MT. JEWETT – The Mt. Jewett 2 Kinzua Bridge Trail Club will be working today to clear debris from the proposed new trail between Mt. Jewett and Lantz Corners.
Work will take place between Kushequa Avenue and Center Street in Mt. Jewett.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Smiling faces at Camp JJ

Camp JJ, located at the Highlander Christian Camp in Wetmore Township, serves area children with special needs.