The New Year has started, and while it started slow, it’s bound to pick up some steam.
This last week we brought you stories involving a man accused of biting a woman, a man accused of having sex with a minor and a fatal accident in Sandy Township.
One area polititcian announced that he will not run for reelection and GanDaily unveiled a new look.
For these recaps keep reading the GantDaily Weekly Reload.
Peterson to Serve out Term, will Not Seek Reelection
WASHINGTON, DC – After a great deal of consideration and discussion with his family over the Christmas holiday, Congressman John E. Peterson (R-Pa.) has decided not to seek reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives, bringing 40 years of elected public service to a close.
“It has been an extraordinary privilege serving the people of the Fifth District, the Commonwealth and our country. As a representative of northwest and north central Pennsylvania for three decades in Harrisburg and Washington, I have always placed the needs of our citizens over my own, which makes the decision to leave elected public service and the entrusted positions, which I truly value and love, one of the most difficult I have ever made. Unfortunately, although still young at heart, a few chronic, non-threatening health issues have to be addressed at home, requiring me to devote more time to my family – time and presence which would not be possible if I sought reelection,” said Peterson.
Click this link to read that story: http://www.gantnews.com/news/43/ARTICLE/9993/2008-01-04.html
Fatal Accident Reported in Sandy Township
DUBOIS – A 19-year-old Georgia woman was killed in an automobile accident in Sandy Township on Thursday.
The Sandy Township Police Department reported that Kristeena Marie Zampella of Gainesville was exiting Interstate 80. She was coming down the ramp onto state Route 255 and went into the path of a van driven by Dave Pearson of St. Marys, who was traveling south.
Click on this link to read that story: http://www.gantnews.com/news/43/ARTICLE/10013/2008-01-04.html
Man Accused of Having Sex with a Minor Waives Hearing
CLEARFIELD – A Philipsburg man accused of having sexual contact with a 13-year-old waived his right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday.
Shawn Johnson, 26, is charged with aggravated indecent assault, statutory sexual assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, indecent assault and corruption of minors.
Court records indicate that police officers were attempting to serve a warrant on Johnson when they spoke with a woman at a place Johnson was reported to be at. The woman said Johnson was not there, and that she believed her daughter was having sexual relations with Johnson.
Click on this link to read that story: http://www.gantnews.com/news/43/ARTICLE/9963/2008-01-03.html
Clearfield Man Accused of Biting Woman has Hearing Continued
CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man accused of biting a woman had his preliminary hearing continued.
Robert Zimmerman is accused of aggravated assault, simple assault, two counts of stalking and disorderly conduct.
Click on this link to read that story: http://www.gantnews.com/news/43/ARTICLE/9968/2008-01-03.html
Amish Boy Reported Missing in Reynoldsville
REYNOLDSVILLE – State police in DuBios reported that a 16-year-old Amish boy has been reported missing.
David D. Troyer Jr. reportedly ran away from his Reynoldsville home on the morning of Dec. 30 around 8:15 a.m. It is believed that he may be heading to Marion Center in Indiana County
Click on this link for that story: http://www.gantnews.com/news/43/ARTICLE/9981/2008-01-03.html
The Wait is Over, v2 is Here
CLEARFIELD – We’ve been teasing you for close to a month. Now it’s here.
GantDaily v2!
Since GantDaily’s inception, the staff has been committed to bringing you the best news and advertising platform possible.
But we’ve changed things up a bit. The internet is about change, and our readers will notice some changes to the site.
Click on this link for that story: http://www.gantnews.com/news/43/ARTICLE/9935/2008-01-02.html