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By SANDRA RHODES SMETHPORT - The McKean County Young Republicans group is less than a year old, yet it has garnered attention statewide. The local Young Republicans group recently won the Young Republicans of Pennsylvania Best Small Club Award. “It was a complete surprise,” said Chairman Andrew Johnson of Port Allegany. “I received an e-mail and didn’t even know we were nominated … it’s encouraging to be recognized at the state level.” The group, which held its kick-off event last May, is now up to about 30 members. The group meets every fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Hamlin Memorial Library in Smethport. “I was impressed someone even noticed us,” said Secretary Laura Yohe. “To be acknowledged … we haven’t even been a club for a year.” Johnson explained that nominations were taken at the state conference and then members of the Young Republicans vote. The McKean County Young Republicans made an impression through its social networking and use of social media. They are o...

Kane — The McKean County Young Republicans will host a Happy Hour at Pepe’s Pizzeria, 127 Fraley Street in Kane on Wednesday, August 4th from 6PM-8PM. State Representative Kathy Rapp will be the special guest. “I am thrilled to announce the McKean County Young Republicans Happy Hour with State Representative Kathy Rapp. This is not only the first Happy Hour event for our group, it is also our first event in Kane. I would like to welcome all McKean County residents, especially those in the Kane area to come meet the Young Republicans and discuss current issues with our members and with Representative Rapp,” said Andrew Johnson, Chairman of the McKean County Young Republicans. The McKean County Young Republicans were founded to develop and maintain a county-wide Young Republican Organization to bring young people into the Republican Party and to provide an opportunity to them for political expression and recognition. The organization works to promote social activities and political aware...