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Christmas lights, snow problem

Starting at about 8 a.m. on a wintery Sunday morning, Kane Lions Club members, under the direction of lighting chairman Steve Timpano, installed Christmas lights and decorations in the Kane business section.

Santa Claus is coming to town in Saturday parade

Santa Claus is coming to town Saturday in the annual Santa Claus parade.
The Kane Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the parade at 2 p.m. Saturday.

High school aids Kane Area Food Pantry

Students at Kane Area High School have donated 1,464 items and cash for the Kane Area Food Pantry. Each class met its goal for the benefit sponsored by the Student Council. Debbie Wensel, left front, holds the donation check.

THANKFUL THURSDAYS — Kane Eagles Club is again serving free Thanksgiving dinner

Most Kane area families will gather around a dinner table Thursday for a traditional Thanksgiving meal.
Some local residents, however, do not have the means to buy all the "fixings" to cook a complete Thanksgiving dinner. 

State official warns senior citizens about scams

This is the anti-scam advice from Alan McGill, one of the keynote speakers Monday at the Elder Law forum at the Kane Senior Center.

Mt. Jewett firehall checks in 27 black bear on opening day

MT. JEWETT — Pennsylvania hunters took to the woods in the snow and ice on Saturday and battled a steady drizzle for the opening day of the four day PA bear rifle season. According to the PA Game Commission website, 1,202 bears were taken on opening day.

Nor'easter storm dumps snow, ice on Kane area

The first major storm of the winter season hit the Kane area Thursday with at least seven inches of snow as well as sleet and freezing rain.
"It was a big Nor'easter," John Banghoff said Friday in describing the storm. 

Vietnam Era veterans receive pins at ceremony in Mt. Jewett

MT. JEWETT — More than 50 local Vietnam Era veterans received special pins Thursday at an emotional ceremony at the Mt. Jewett Veterans Memorial Club.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK - World War I Way sign

Proposed borough budget carries tax increase

The proposed Kane borough budget for 2019 carries a tax increase that hopefully will provide the money needed to hire a fourth full-time police officer.