Archive - 2013
May 1st
The Elk County Catholic Crusaders jumped out to an 8-0 lead after three innings and went on to post an 11-0 win over the Kane Lady Wolves on Wednesday at Kane’s Szymanski Field.
The Kane Wolves baseball team waited more than a month to play their first game at Pat Santilli field. The Wolves gave the home fans something to smile about, winning their first game of the year, defeating the Brockway Rovers by a score of 14-13 in eight innings.
On Thursday, April 25, during KCH's annual volunteer luncheon, Richard "Dick" Coleman was recognized for his exceptional service and run of more than 10,000 volunteer hours over two decades. He served primarily as escort and courier but performed many roles throughout his years of service.
Doris E. Swanson, 89, formerly of the JoJo Road, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the Lutheran Home at Kane where she resided.
Born February 10, 1924, at Lantz Corners, she was a daughter of Martin and Mary Gustafson Wahlberg. On March 6, 1947, in Kane, she married Eugene L. Swanson who preceded her in death.
A graduate of the Kane High School class of 1941, Mrs. Swanson worked for the Selective Services (Draft Board) during World War II. She also worked as a bookkeeper for the former Bentz Furniture for 25 years and had later been employed at the former Kane True Value.
David E. Fox, 70, of 42 Water Street in Ludlow, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at the Hospice of Citrus County, Lecanto, Fla.
Born April 9, 1943 in Red Springs, W.Va., he was the son of David and Delpha Hughart Fox. On November 23, 1963 in Alexandria, Va., he married Linda VanSteenberg, who survives.
Mr. Fox worked in corrosion protection for National Fuel Gas for thirty-four years, retiring in 1999.
He was a member of Kane Lodge #566 F&AM, the Coudersport Consistory and the Kane Fish and Game Club.
April 30th
No illicit drugs were found Tuesday in a surprise search in the area of student lockers at Kane Area High School.
April 29th
Austin Pierson and Ben Reynolds of Kane took part in the 2013 District 4 Pepsi Finals recently and bowled well enough to qualify for the state tournament.
The dangers of drinking and driving were graphically shown Monday in a "mock accident" in the Kane High School parking lot.
Brendan J. "B.J." Crimmins, 67, of 2 Greeves St., Kane, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013 at Sena-Kean Manor in Smethport.
Born June 8, 1945, in New York City, N.Y., he was a son of the late Joseph and Margaret Walsh Crimmins.
He was a member of St. Callistus Catholic Church and the Kane VFW Lodge #1132. Throughout his life, he had worked at times as a cook and in the security field in various places in Connecticut.
B.J. served in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy.
April 28th
Kyla Hoag and Bailey Swanson combined for a 5-inning no-hitter Saturday afternoon as the Lady Wolves toppled visiting Johnsonburg in a makeup game.
