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.
Grenier Pleads Guilty in Deceptive Business Practices Case
CLEARFIELD – A Reynoldsville man accused of not delivering tombstones to his clients pleaded guilty in Clearfield County Court.
PENFIELD – Thick ice and a blanket of snow heralded the arrival of the Clearfield YMCA WinterFest. Old favorites and new arrivals filled out the schedule of activities for this year’s event at the Parker Dam State Park.
DuBois Chamber Hosts Business Bash
DUBOIS – Business Bash, hosted Saturday by the Dubois Chamber of Commerce at the Lakeview Lodge in Treasure Lake, afforded area business owners and representatives an opportunity to network and then to honor the 2014 award recipients for Small Business of the Year, Community Cup and Distinguished Service Lifetime Achievement.
Waite Found Guilty of Terroristic Threats
CLEARFIELD – Jurors deliberated for approximately an hour Monday before finding a Fallentimber woman guilty of threatening to stab a Coalport man in December of 2012.
Burfield Sentenced to Jail for Threatening Family Members
CLEARFIELD – A Houtzdale man who threatened to pour kerosene on family members and set them on fire was sentenced during plea and sentencing court in Clearfield County.
DuBois Council Hears about Property Donation to Habitat for Humanity
DUBOIS – On Monday, Habitat for Humanity of Clearfield County representative, John Farr, spoke at the DuBois City Council meeting regarding the donation of a property at 122 E. Long Ave. offered by Wells Fargo Bank.
Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty in Case of Suspected Cop Killer
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in the case of suspected cop killer Eric Frein.
Frein faces a dozen charges, including terrorism and first-degree murder, in connection with a September ambush outside the state police barracks in Blooming Grove, Pennsylvania.
Kephart’s Rape Case Discussed in Motions Court
CLEARFIELD – The case against a Philipsburg man charged with rape was discussed during Clearfield County’s motions court.
County to Request Transfer of Camp Wopsononock to DCNR
CLEARFIELD – On Tuesday, the Clearfield County Commissioners authorized Solicitor Kim Kesner to draft a letter to the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, to request the transfer of Camp Wopsononock to the DCNR.
Robinson-McMillen Will Not Seek Re-Election as Clearfield Commissioner
CLEARFIELD – Joan Robinson-McMillen announced she will not seek re-election as a Clearfield County Commissioner at Tuesday’s meeting.
Hearing Continued for Former Kephart Trucking Co. President
CLEARFIELD – The preliminary hearing for the former Kephart Trucking Co. president, Timothy Lee Kephart, 55, of Morrisdale, who has been accused of stealing funds from employees, was continued one week by Magisterial District Judge Jerome Nevling during Centralized Court on Wednesday at the Clearfield County Jail.
Judge Denies Motion for Bail Reduction in Aggravated Assault Case
CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man who threatened to stab himself and others was in court asking for his bail to be lowered.
William Charles Asuzu Jr., 30, 210 S. Fourth St., Clearfield, an inmate of the jail, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, two counts of simple assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and three counts of harassment. He is housed in the Clearfield County Jail in lieu of $50,000 bail.
Clearfield Revitalization Corp. Holds Community Gathering
CLEARFIELD – Community stakeholders gathered for the Clearfield Revitalization Corp.’s (CRC) sixth annual town hall meeting last evening at the St. Charles Café in downtown Clearfield.
Eric Frein Pleads Not Guilty in State Trooper’s Death
Eric Frein accused of killing a state trooper and injuring another, on Thursday entered a not guilty plea by video from Pennsylvania’s Pike County Correctional Facility during his arraignment, according to his attorney.
Wolf’s Executive Order Reinstates Moratorium on New Oil/Gas Development in State Parks and Forests
PHILADELPHIA – Gov. Tom Wolf today signed an executive order reinstating a moratorium on new leases for oil and gas development in state parks and forests.
At an event in Benjamin Rush State Park, Wolf signed the executive order with members of the General Assembly in attendance.
CNB Bank Opens New Wealth & Asset Headquarters
CLEARFIELD – CNB Bank’s new Wealth & Asset Headquarters opened its doors Jan. 12. The headquarters is comprised of a 2,500-square foot space with a restored blend of old and new.