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Plan to sell Kane sewer system remains in limbo

A plan to sell the Kane sewage treatment system to Pennsylvania American Water remains in limbo.
Pennsylvania American last July offered to buy the sewage system for $17,560,000.

Local convenience store aids community center

Pennies add up.
Just ask Michelle Palmer, the executive director of the Kane Area Community Center.
For every gallon of gasoline pumped at the University Korner (UK) convenience store in Kane, one penny goes to benefit the community center.

Tears flow at funeral for beloved Kane fireman

Sleepless nights.
Hungry days.
Wind, rain, freezing temperatures, searing heat.
“Millie” Kearney willingly endured these hardships and more as a devoted member of the Kane Volunteer Fire Department for 61 years.

EVENTS OF THE WEEK

Tuesday, March 19
• McKean County Board of Commissioners, 10:30 a.m., county courthouse, Smethport.
• Friends’ Memorial Public Library Soup and Pie Luncheon, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kane Area Community Center. Takeouts available.

UPMC-Kane picked for pilot program on rural health

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)-Kane has been selected to participate in a state pilot program to boost rural hospitals.
The pilot program began Jan. 1 for UPMC-Kane and the four other rural hospitals taking part in the study.

Kane fireman’s funeral Saturday to feature procession by fire trucks

The funeral Saturday for veteran Kane fireman “Millie” Kearney will feature a procession of fire trucks.
Kearney, a member of the Kane Volunteer Fire Department for 61 years, died Tuesday at the age of 84.

Kane sidewalk snow removal rules may change

Milder spring temperatures might be coming, but the borough of Kane still is taking “heat” for  its sidewalk snow removal notices.

County OKs agreements with food pantries

SMETHPORT — Action taken Tuesday solidifies agreements between McKean County and five food pantries, including one in Kane.
During a meeting at the county courthouse, County Commissioners Cliff Lane and Carol Duffy approved two resolutions linked with the food pantries.

Hamilton supervisors make plans for annual ‘Spring Cleanup’

LUDLOW — Snow’s on the ground and there’s still a chill in the air.
But milder weather is coming.
Just ask the Hamilton Township Board of Supervisors, which made plans Monday for the annual “Spring Cleanup.”

Speaking at fete, mayor heaps praise on Kane firemen

As they respond to emergencies, Kane’s  volunteer firemen are “headed to the place where most are running from.”
This is a statement made Saturday by Kane Mayor Brandy Schimp in describing the dedicated members of the Kane Volunteer Fire Department.