Archive - News Article
March 19th, 2013
Dozens of area residents, local officials and members of Elk County CARES [Citizens Advocating Responsible Environmental Stewardship] flooded the new township building located at 1537 Montmorenci Rd. during Tuesday's regular Ridgway Township Board of Supervisors meeting to express their concern over a Marcellus Shale gas extraction site located near the Ridgway Reservoir.
March 18th
A "citizen appeal" will delay an attempt by the Kane Borough Sewer Authority to re-finance a loan.
The authority in October agreed to re-finance the balance of $5.9 million from a 1994 loan to rebuild the borough's two sewage treatment plants.
By taking advantage of lower interest rates and a shorter term, the authority expects to save at least $1.2 million in interest fees through 2034.
March 17th
This scene from the Kane High School musical "Guys and Dolls" features band members for the "Save A Soul Mission." Anna Stanko (folding hands) portrayed a lead role of Sarah Brown, head of the mission. Stanko sang several solos and received loud applause from the audience.
March 15th
Final performances of “Guys and Dolls”—the Kane High School musical—are set for tonight at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. in the middle school auditorium.
Tickets are available at the Kane Middle School entrance off the parking lot on the west side of the building on Hemlock Avenue.
JAMES CITY – Brenda Emer was first diagnosed with breast cancer in July of 1997. Her son John was three years old, her daughter Allison, only two. While still getting a handle on her own illness, Brenda found out that John had Type I Diabetes.
March 14th
There's a lot of talent among the student body at Kane Area High School.
This was evident Thursday night at the premiere of the school musical "Guys and Dolls."
March 13th
JAMES CITY – Two environmental groups are supporting the Highland Township Board of Supervisors in its attempt to block a proposed "injection well."
JAMES CITY – A contest for a six-year term as supervisor appears set in Highland Township.
According to the Elk County Board of Elections, Jim Wolfe of Russell City has filed petitions to seek the Democratic nomination for supervisor in the May 21 primary.
March 12th
The deteriorating condition of the Kane High School swimming pool left the school board with a major dilemma.
The school district could either undertake major renovations or eliminate the pool.
SMETHPORT – One down and one to go.
The McKean County Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 Tuesday to approve a new three-year contract with the 15 union workers at the county 911 emergency center.
