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.
Marshall Sentenced in AK-47 Theft Case
CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man accused of stealing an AK-47 by putting it in his pants was sentenced in Clearfield County Court.
Sekula Fights with Cops in Store
DUBOIS – A Punxsutawney man is facing charges following a scuffle with police.
According to an affidavit of probable cause filed with District Judge Patrick Ford’s office Feb. 20, Christopher Thomas Sekula, 31, 5754 McGees Mills Rd., Punxsutawney, is charged by the DuBois City police with aggravated assault, simple assault, criminal trespass, resisting arrest and harassment following an incident at the Uniformity store on North Brady Street.
Pennsylvania Statewide Roadside Cleanup Planned, Volunteers Needed
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking volunteers for this year’s Great American Cleanup of Pennsylvania, which runs through May 31.
McDonald Leads Officers on Car Chase
DUBOIS – A police chase spanning two counties has resulted in charges against a DuBois man.
UPDATED: Firefighter Hospitalized in Altoona After Daisy Street Blaze
CLEARFIELD – A firefighter has been hospitalized in UPMC Altoona after being entrapped while crews battled a third-alarm structure fire Tuesday morning in the 700 block of Daisy Street in Clearfield Borough.
Aaron Pleads Guilty to Possessing LSD, Marijuana
CLEARFIELD – A DuBois man accused of having LSD and marijuana in his vehicle pleaded guilty during plea and sentencing court in Clearfield County.
Headwaters Receives $2,500 Donation to Enhance Area’s Natural Resources
DUBOIS – Headwaters Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council has announced a recent donation of $2,500 from EQT to go towards enhancement of the area’s natural resources.
Commissioners OK Policy to Prohibit Electioneering
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Commissioners approved a policy to prohibit electioneering on county-owned/leased property at its workshop meeting on Tuesday.
Thompson and DeSaulnier Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Family Engagement in Schools
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Reps. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) and Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) introduced H.R. 1194, the Family Engagement in Education Act, a bipartisan bill to provide resources for schools to improve family engagement in education.
Hospital Spokesperson: Lawrence Twp. Firefighter Remains in Serious Condition
CLEARFIELD – The Lawrence Township firefighter who was seriously injured while battling a house fire Tuesday has been identified by Clearfield County Emergency Services.
Hockenberry Sentenced for Selling Synthetic Marijuana
CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man charged with selling synthetic marijuana was sentenced in Clearfield County Court.
Harford: Family is in “Desperate Need” after House Fire
CLEARFIELD – An area family is in “desperate need” after being burned out of their home in the 700 block of Daisy Street.
Flames and smoke engulfed the home of John E., 51, and Cindy S. Poole, 39, both of Clearfield, at approximately 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Olson Pleads Guilty to Keeping Girl Scout Cookie Money
CLEARFIELD – A DuBois woman accused of keeping Girl Scout cookie money pleaded guilty in Clearfield County Court.
Suspects Waive Charges in Clearfield Borough Drug Bust
CLEARFIELD – The four suspects connected to a traffic stop that turned into a drug bust Feb. 23 in Clearfield Borough waived their rights to preliminary hearings during Centralized Court on Wednesday at the Clearfield County Jail.
Clearfield Co. Charitable Foundation Announces New Fund
CLEARFIELD – The Bucktail Council has established a fund with the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation to support Camp Mountain Run.
Clearfield Area Elementary Mini-THON Raises $3,304 for Pediatric Cancer
CLEARFIELD – On Feb. 27, the Clearfield Area Elementary School held its first Mini-THON to raise money for The Four Diamonds Fund.
Dimmick Facing Charges for Allegedly Stalking Female at Clearfield Business
CLEARFIELD – Clearfield Borough police have arrested William Scott Dimmick, 55, of Clearfield on charges of simple assault, terroristic threats, harassment and stalking.
Grimminger Leaves Behind Legacy in Family, Business
CLEARFIELD – After losing his father as a child, a young man from Lewistown would go on to become a soldier, a husband, a father, a grandfather and a successful business man, all rolled into one.
