Happy Wednesday, which means Happy Kane History story night! Many of you know of the illustrator Norman Rockwell, but do you know about his older brother Jarvis?
Tonight Denny Driscoll shares stories about both of the Rockwells and their connection to Kane.
Kay Magnuson moved to Kane when she was 22 for a teaching job. 70 years later she is still here and loves this town. Today she shares stories about the many schools she taught in around here, the friends she made and her love of singing.
Hunting is a big deal in Kane and often times is a sport families bond over. Taylor Holt shares some hunting stories with us today- how she got involved and what it means for her and her family.
Competitive and recreational dance are part of many people’s lives in Kane. Today Kate Lenaway Undercoffer shares stories about her time as a dancer growing up and now as the owner of her own dance studio here.
There are many families in Kane who have had multiple generations live here. Rebecca Harris is part of 7 generations who not only lived in Kane, but on the West Side of Kane.
Watch her share stories about her family and why in her heart, “West Side is the best side.”
Can you believe today is the halfway point of 100 Days of Kane, PA?
Today we hear stories from Judge John and Julie Cleland about their time in Kane- everything from Sneeze Days to memories of moving back in the 1970s to why they love Kane today.
NOTE: There were technical difficulties this week, which delayed posting the blog until today. We apologize for any inconvenience!
Judy Kessler shares stories about how the people in Kane helped make her who she is as teacher, coach, yearbook advisor and more. She is going into her 35th and final year teaching English at the high school.
NOTE: There were technical difficulties this week, which delayed posting the blog until today. We apologize for any inconvenience!
It’s Wednesday night so it’s once again stories from the Kane Historic Preservation Society! You asked for the story of the Penn Kane Hotel and Dick Bly and Wendy Oakes tell all about this notable building on the corner of Fraley and Greeves Streets.
Today is part 3 and the final day of sharing stories about the 1985 tornado. Kane Fire Chief Tim Holt tells the story about being at the fire station when the tornado came through, how they responded and about a few of the town leaders who he remembers really as really getting things done.
Today we have part 2 of stories about the tornado. Rob and Becki Merry moved to Kane with their 3 children – Melissa, Mike and Matt- in the summer of 1984. They lost their home in the tornado of 1985 and really experienced the community of Kane helping them rebuild.
