The GantDaily.com weekly reload gives readers a look back upon the most noteworthy stories of their work week. It contains the big headlines, as well as a few stories you might have missed. It might even include a story or two of the lighter side.
The GantDaily.com reload will be posted each weekend for your perusal. For most part, the reload will be filled with local headlines, but every now and again, a state, world or national story will make the list.
Prince William and Kate: Royal Couple has Big Plans in New York
By Max Foster and Faith Karimi
(CNN) — Prince William and Kate start their whirlwind tour of New York City on Monday, one that could include mingling with the American version of royals.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived Sunday for a three-day trip, their first to the Big Apple.
Gas Prices Average $2.89 in PA
PENNSYLVANIA – Average retail gasoline prices in Pennsylvania have fallen 4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.89 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 5,269 gas outlets in Pennsylvania.
Agency Requesting Input on Education Opportunities for Adult Residents
CLEARFIELD – Interested in learning something new? The Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging Inc., in collaboration with Lock Haven University Clearfield, would like to announce an educational opportunity for adult residents of Clearfield County.
Clearfield United Way Donates to Curwensville Library
CLEARFIELD – Clearfield Area United Way Chief Professional Officer Nancy Pinto recently delivered approximately 100 books to Graeme and Dan Bogey of the Curwensville Library as part of the Reading Ripples Project for #Giving Tuesday.
McCain Makes Passionate Defense for Torture Report’s Release
By Alexandra Jaffe
(CNN) — Republican Sen. John McCain broke with members of his party Tuesday, lauding the release of the Senate Intelligence Committee’s report on torture and decrying the use of torture as having “stained our national honor” and doing “much harm and little practical good.”
Of Love, Loss and Search for Justice: Mothers Recount their Son’s Deaths as Protests Continue
By Ed Payne
(CNN) — They spoke of loss, of heartbreak, and of their search for justice.
Six mothers gathered at a church in Washington DC to share their pain — the pain of losing their sons to a police officer’s bullets.
There was Valerie Bell, whose son Sean was fatally shot dozens of times.
Salary Board Addresses DA’s Requests
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Salary Board addressed a pair of requests from District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. during Tuesday’s regular meeting.
North Central Proposing Plans to Rebuild Railroad between DuBois and Curwensville
The North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission has proposed plans to rebuild 20 miles of railroad between DuBois and Curwensville. And, Clearfield County stakeholders are seeking support to ensure it’s a part of the state Department of Transportation’s 12-year Long Range Transportation Plan.
DuBois Man, Vincent Aaron, Waives Drug Charges
CLEARFIELD – A DuBois man allegedly found in possession of marijuana and LSD during a traffic stop waived his right to a preliminary hearing during Centralized Court on Wednesday at the Clearfield County Jail.
“Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act” Passes House
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-5) voted to support H.R. 5059, the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, which passed the House with unanimous support.
Minority Congressional Staffers Plan Walkout in Wake of Brown, Garner Decisions
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Congressional staffers plan to walk off their jobs Thursday afternoon to show their support for the families of Michael Brown and Eric Garner in the wake of the decision by two grand juries not to indict the police officers responsible for their deaths, according to three staffers who plan to participate in the event.
Thompson Votes in Support of Government Funding Measure
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-5) voted to support H.R. 83, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015, which passed the House by a margin of 219-206.
Reps. Thompson, Walz Introduce “Proudly Restoring Officers of Prior Enlistment Retirement Act”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA) and Tim Walz (D-MN) have introduced H.R. 5832, the Proudly Restoring Officers of Prior Enlistment Retirement (PROPER) Act, to prevent commissioned officers from being forced to retire at their highest previous enlisted rank as a result of the military’s current force reduction policy.
DA: Nicole Moore Gets State Prison for Involvement in Gun Shop Burglaries
CLEARFIELD – A 25-year-old DuBois woman, Nicole E. Moore, has been sentenced to state prison for her involvement in three local gun shop burglaries, according to District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr.