It’s December, the traditional time for giving.
To mark the occasion, GantDaily is giving you more of the news you’ve come to expect.
So, this week, we roll out the GantDaily Weekly Reload. What, you may ask, is that?
It’s a look at the most noteworthy stories of the workweek, containing the big headlines, the new information and perhaps a few stories you might have missed. We’ll even throw in a story or two of the lighter sort when we can find them.
We’ll post it on the site each weekend for your perusal.
For the most part, the recaps will be filled with local headlines, but every now and again, a state, world or national story will make our list.
And … you can weigh in with your thoughts on the Reload by e-mailing us. Tell us if you thought a story should (or shouldn’t) have been included. Tell us how a story affected you. Include your name, town of residence, e-mail address and telephone number.
Then, we’ll include some comments from you, the GantDaily readers, in the next week’s Reload. (Don’t worry, we won’t include your contact information in the Reload!)
Without further adieu, the Top 10 (or so) of the week, in no particular order, are:
More Details in Double Murder, Suspect Had Plans to Kill
JEFFERSON COUNTY – A DuBois man was taken into custody on charges that he kidnapped and then killed two Brooklyn, N.Y., residents last week, but court documents show that Jason “Spike” Clinger, 25, may have had plans to kill at least one of them beforehand.
The bodies of Davon Jones, 22, and Dianikqua Johnson, 21, were discovered along Moore Road in Pine Creek Township, Jefferson County, on Nov. 22 just before 8 a.m.
For the full story, click here.
Clinger Not Unfamiliar with Criminal Court
CLEARFIELD – Jason Robert Clinger, the DuBois man arrested for the double murder of two New York residents whose bodies were found by hunters last week, was not unfamiliar with criminal court, according to court documents the GantDaily News Team researched.
On July 25, Clinger pleaded guilty to two sets of charges for two different cases. In one set of charges, Clinger pleaded guilty to counts of recklessly endangering another person, resisting arrest and public drunkenness. These were not the full extent of the charges, however. Clinger was originally charged with two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of simple assault, two counts of harassment, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief and unauthorized use of an automobile.
For the full story, click here.
Person Attacked in Clearfield Borough
CLEARFIELD – Clearfield Borough Police Department reported that a person was assaulted by multiple people in front of the post office in Clearfield on Monday night.
For the full story, click here.
Shooter’s Name Released in Morris Township Attempted Homicide Case
MORRIS TOWNSHIP – Earlier in the week, Clearfield-based state police announced that an attempted homicide occurred in Morris Township on Sunday.
Shawn Gillen allegedly fired four or five shots from a Colt .22 caliber handgun at his mother’s ex boyfriend, Harry Ferguson Jr. According to the affidavit, Gillen arrived at Ferguson’s residence and spoke with him about how Ferguson treated his mother. It was reported that at some point Gillen pulled the gun and fired a couple shots before running to a car and leaving.
For the full story, click here.
Maybe it was Max …
CLEARFIELD – Maybe it was the Grinch’s dog Max that Lawrence Township Police wrangled.
For the full story, click here.
Man in Park Ave. Drug Bust Sentenced
CLEARFIELD – One of the people involved in the drug bust on Park Avenue last spring was sentenced on Tuesday.
Rason Battle, 18, New York, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, heroin, and possession of a controlled substance, marijuana. Battle was sentenced to nine months to four years at a state correctional institution, was ordered to attend drug and alcohol counseling in his county of residence, was ordered to pay fines and costs and submit to DNA testing at a cost of $250.
For the full story, click here.
Prison Worker Who had Relations with Inmate Sentenced
CLEARFIELD – A prison worker accused of having sexual relations with an inmate at State Correctional Institution-Houtzdale pleaded guilty to institutional sexual assault on Tuesday.
Former activities director Cynthia Posmoga, 54 of Morrisdale, was sentenced to 30 days in Clearfield County Jail and two years probation. Posmoga was ordered to pay fines and costs and to have an evaluation with Project Point of Light.
For the full story, click here.
Hearing Held for Woman Accused of Burglary, Special Relationship Discovered
CLEARFIELD – A hearing for a Philipsburg woman accused of a panty-clad burglary revealed a special relationship between her and the alleged victim.
The alleged victim, a Clearfield man, testified that on the night of June 24, he was lying in bed when he heard noise. He heard footsteps in the hallway and looked up to see 30-year-old Renne J. Barger at the doorway to another room in his home. He believed that Barger was going to take a music device when he yelled at her.
For the full story, click here.
Three Sentenced in DuBois Drug Bust
CLEARFIELD – Three people accused in a two-day drug sweep of the DuBois area learned their fates this week as they were sentenced before Clearfield County Judge Paul E. Cherry.
For the full stories, click here, here and here.
Bad Check Writer Sentenced to Jail Time
CLEARFIELD – A Johnsonburg man will serve some jail and probation time for writing more than $3,100 worth of bad checks in Clearfield County.
For the full story, click here.