McKean County

Updated: February 8, 2023 | 1:27 pm

Tax caps leave many Pennsylvania municipalities with few ways to raise revenue

Municipalities that lack home rule charters are unable to increase a variety of taxes beyond limits set by a state law from the 1960s, according to a new report.

By Ashad Hajela/Spotlight PA State College

July 28, 2021 | 1:02 PM

Capitol riot arrest of restaurant owner rattles Pa. hometown

As Pauline Bauer and William Blauser Jr. fight the charges in court, many in the town of Kane have struggled to comprehend how two of their neighbors could be among the hundreds of Trump loyalists bent on overturning the election that day.

By Michael Kunzelman/The Associated Press

July 8, 2021 | 4:40 PM

Pennsylvania Wilds optimistic for economic rebound as tourists travel closer to home

Community leaders hope expanding recreation and tourism might help lift the economically distressed region out of years of divestment and population loss.

By Min Xian/SpotlightPA

May 20, 2021 | 5:21 AM

Two Pennsylvanians included in new round of arrests announced following US Capitol insurrection

More than 400 people have been charged so far in the siege. At least 40 Pennsylvanians are among those charged. The second highest total of any state in the country, behind only Texas.

By Carolyn Thompson/The Associated Press

April 22, 2021 | 4:34 PM

In the first full school year of COVID-19, Kane Area School District stayed in person

The pandemic has made remote learning a reality. But despite logistical challenges and health risks, schools have endeavored to keep classrooms open.

By Min Xian/SpotlightPA

April 9, 2021 | 5:13 AM

McKean County to host vaccine clinic Friday after brief exclusion from state distribution

Bradford Regional Medical Center will use an emergency allotment of 1,170 doses for those who register ahead of time.

By Min Xian/SpotlightPA

March 7, 2019 | 6:54 AM

Struggling rural hospitals in Pa. to test new funding model

"The current incentives in the health care system are not appropriate for keeping our community healthy."

By Brett Sholtis

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