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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.

Events of the week, July 30 — Aug. 4

Monday, July 30
Preliminary hearings, 1 p.m., Kane District Court.
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Tuesday, July 31
McKean County Board of Commissioners, 10 a.m., county courthouse, Smethport.
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Wednesday, Aug. 1

5th annual Hot Dog Eating Contest to be held in Kane

The fifth annual Hot Dog Eating Contest will be held Saturday evening at the amphitheater at the O.G. Crawford Park on Fraley Street in Uptown Kane.
The popular event is sponsored by the Texas Hot Lunch/4 Sons Restaurant on Field Street in Kane.