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.
Community Action to Offer CHORE Program
CLEARFIELD – Central Pennsylvania Community Action Inc. (CPCA) has again been awarded the CHORE program funding through the Affordable Housing Fund grant through the Clearfield County Planning & Community Development office and the Clearfield County Commissioners.
CIU No. 10 Now Offering Mobile Fingerprinting Services
WEST DECATUR – The Central Intermediate Unit No. 10 is now offering an on-site Mobile Fingerprinting Service to local school districts, charter schools, non-public schools or businesses.
Animal Welfare Council of the Alleghenies Receives Grant
CLEARFIELD – The Animal Welfare Council of the Alleghenies (AWC), a non-profit 501(c)(3), recently applied for and received a $5,000 grant from the Banfield Charitable Trust in Portland, Ore. for a Pet Food Voucher Program, according to Stacy LoCastro, executive director of Central Pennsylvania Community Action (CPCA).
Phil Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter
By Mark Kolash for GantDaily.com
GOBBLER’S KNOB – On a crisp, wet Monday around 7:25 a.m., a feisty and shivering Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow, assisted by Co-Handler Ron Ploucha and surrounded by fellow members of The Inner Circle.
Clearfield Fair Queen Chosen as Miss Congeniality at PA Competition
HERSHEY – Chelsea Folmar recently competed in the Pennsylvania State Fair Queen competition last week at the annual Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs Convention held in Hershey.
Gabler, Sankey to Share Clearfield Office
CLEARFIELD – State Reps. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) and Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield) are teaming up to save taxpayer dollars and serve the interests of their constituents more efficiently and effectively by sharing a district office in Clearfield. The office is located in Suite 100 at 315 E. Market St., Clearfield.
Sandy Supers Present Awards to LaBorde and Castonguay
DUBOIS – Chairman Jim Jeffers opened the Sandy Township Supervisors’ meeting by presenting, “… a little overdue but better late than never…” awards to Brady LaBorde and Dick Castonguay.
Nicklas: Web Portal Access to Enhance Veterans Affairs in Clearfield Co.
CLEARFIELD – A web-based system will enable the Clearfield County Veterans Affairs Office to better serve its veterans and their dependents, announced Betina Nicklas, VA Director, at Tuesday’s commissioners’ work session.
Elections Director Announces “Candidates Night”
CLEARFIELD – Clearfield County will hold a “Candidates Night” on Feb. 12 for anyone who is considering running for local office, announced Dawn Graham, elections director, at Tuesday’s commissioners’ work session.
LT Supers Hear Township’s Police Reports
CLEARFIELD – Lawrence Township Police Chief Mark Brooks presented department reports for December and January, noting that there were 148 criminal arrests in December. Brooks said this was due to an ongoing “theft by deception” case the department has been investigating.
Thompson, Pallone Introduce Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) and Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) introduced H.R. 670 – the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2015.
Former Kephart Trucking Co. President Waives Hearing
CLEARFIELD – The former Kephart Trucking Co. president, Timothy Lee Kephart, 55, of Morrisdale, who has been accused of stealing funds from employees, waived his right to a preliminary hearing during Centralized Court on Wednesday at the Clearfield County Jail.
Charges Bound Over Against NY Man Accused in Clearfield Drug Bust
CLEARFIELD – A New York man who was allegedly involved in a drug bust in February of 2014 in Lawrence Township had all charges bound over to court after a preliminary hearing Wednesday at the Clearfield County Jail.
Community Action Announces the Vehicle Assistance Pilot Program
CLEARFIELD – Central Pennsylvania Community Action Inc., (CPCA) has been awarded a Discretionary Grant for $150,000 from the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED), Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) for a Pilot program called the “Vehicle Assistance Program” (VAP), according to CPCA Executive Director Stacy LoCastro.
Police: Theft Suspect Stole Mislaid Cash from Bank Drive-Thru
CLEARFIELD – Clearfield Borough police have arrested Randy Gillen Jr., 28, of Clearfield for theft and related charges after he was allegedly observed stealing mislaid cash from a bank drive-thru.
Gabler, Sankey Announce State Grants for Fire and Ambulance Companies
CLEARFIELD – Fire and ambulance organizations from throughout the 73rd and 75th Legislative districts are among the recipients of funding derived from the 2014-15 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Ambulance Service Grant Program, according to State Reps. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) and Tommy Sankey (R-Cambria/Clearfield).
Thompson: John “Jack” Soult III of Clearfield Accepts Appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) has announced that John “Jack” Soult III of Clearfield has accepted an appointment for admission to the U.S. Air Force Academy. John is the son of John and Lisa Soult Jr.
CNB Begins Year-Long 150th Anniversary Celebration
CLEARFIELD – Joseph B. Bower Jr., president and chief executive officer of CNB Bank, has announced that yesterday marked the beginning of CNB Bank’s year-long celebration of its 150th anniversary.