Welcom to this week’s edition of the Gantdaily Weekly Reload.
This last week the news team brought you coverage from the Sandy Township Supervisors’ meeting, Lawrence Township and Clearfield Borough.
We also brought you coverage from the Clearfield County Recreation and Tourism Authority meeting and elephants outside Tyrone.
For these stories and more keep reading the GantDaily Weekly Reload.
Sandy Supers Present Overhauled Draft of Outdoor Furnace Ordinance
DUBOIS – Sandy Township released a new draft of the outdoor wood furnace ordinance at their Monday meeting. It outlines allowable chimney height, what is allowed to be burned, set backs, burn dates and permit application.
Once in effect the ordinance, as it is written, will require outdoor furnace owners to have a permit to operate their outdoor furnaces. Existing furnaces have less requirements than new furnaces installed, but require contacting the Sandy Township Code Enforcement Office.
Before a new furnace can be installed owners have to turn over their manuals to make sure the furnace is installed according to instructions. If guidelines in the manual are stricter than those of the ordinance, the manual has to be followed before the ordinance.
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Clearfield Borough Council Eyes Water Ordinance
CLEARFIELD – Clearfield Borough will begin looking at an ordinance that will require residential and commercial properties to connect to the borough’s water supplier. The ordinance will prohibit the usage of individually owned and integrated water and sewage systems.
According to Code Enforcement Officer Larry Mack there is currently no law on the books in the borough to regulate businesses or residences to not use the borough’s system.
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Sandy Supers Recognize Police Officers
DUBOIS – Three officers were recognized Monday night at Sandy Township’s supervisors meeting for their recent efforts to help save the lives of two people.
Officers Erik Rupp, Pete Largey and Thomas Gornati Jr. received certificates for their service in stopping a son from allegedly killing both his parents in a domestic assault last month. The three officers were joined by fellow members of the Sandy Township Police Department, and received a standing applause by officials and citizens present for the meeting.
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Elderly Pedestrian Struck by Car in Clearfield Borough
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield Borough Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the driver of a vehicle who struck an elderly pedestrian.
According to police the vehicle was blue and was driven by a female. The accident occurred at the intersection of South Front and East Market Streets.
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LT Phase II Sanitary Sewer Project Approaching
CLEARFIELD – Phase II of the Lawrence Township Sanitary Sewer project may be around the bend.
On Tuesday the Lawrence Township Supervisors heard from engineer Chris Dutrow concerning both the Phase II project and the Oshanter waterline project.
Phase II consists of Hyde, Plymptonville, Martin Street, Susquehanna Terrace, Golden Rod and Kerr Addition.
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Public Pays Respect at Circus Train Wreck Memorial
TYRONE – On a road running along a former railroad track a crowd gathered to witness an annual memorial service. This memorial was for a circus train that wrecked at the site 116 years ago.
On May 30, 1893 the Walter L. Main Circus train jumped the tracks when coming down the hill four miles north of Tyrone. The train, like others who frequented the Pennsylvania Railroad, used cars double the length of average cars to take advantage of the Pennsylvania Rail Road’s policy to charge per car rather than weight. Between this and the track supervisor not understanding the request for a second engine to help with the load the train wrecked, killing five people and releasing its animals into the area.
The survivors were able to get though what was one of the largest circus train wrecks in the United States with the assistance of the local citizens.
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Sandy Township to Hold Scrap Drive
DUBOIS – People with old refrigerators, lawnmowers and other large pieces of metal will be able to get rid of them next month at Sandy Township’s scrap metal drive.
During May 8 and 9 Sandy Township will be hosting a scrap metal drive at their municipal building. Those dropping off items will have to show their driver’s license, but there is no need to be a resident of the township to participate.
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CCRTA Mulls Over Curwensville Lake Financials, Tables Bill Payment
CLEARFIELD – At Wednesday’s regular meeting, board members of the Clearfield County Recreation and Tourism Authority mulled over who was responsible for the previous and current financials at the Curwensville Lake and Recreation Area. Bill payment was tabled as a result.
Joan Robinson-McMillen, board member and county commissioner chairwoman, brought the board’s attention to the financial statements. She initially questioned why two electric bills were received from different service providers but later pointed out that the present authority had been billed for the 2007 audit.
“That’s a big one and is prior to the authority’s creation. I will not vote to approve these bills. They are wrong. Who can authorize this bill payment? No one here has the authority (to do so),” she said after reviewing the paperwork.
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Fetters Pleaded Guilty on All Charges
PHILIPSBURG – A Lewistown woman who was the operator of a vehicle involved in a mid-February fatal accident pleaded guilty on all charges on March 31, the Philipsburg State Police reported.
Kathy Jo Fetters, 22 of Lewistown, pleaded guilty to summary vehicle code charges of no passing zones, driving vehicle at safe speed, careless driving unintentional death and restraint systems.
Tpr. Mike Berta, of the Pennsylvania State Police, met and discussed the accident with Centre County District Attorney, Michael T. Madeira on March 9. Madeira reviewed both the investigating officer’s accident report in addition to that of the crash reconstructionist and numerous photographs.
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