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.
Police Chief: Ducks Creating Traffic Hazard
CLEARFIELD – Clearfield Police Chief Vince McGinnis has asked borough council for help with an ongoing problem that, he said, has led to an extraordinary number of police calls.
PA’s Firefighting Aircraft to go on Contract to Fight Wildfires
PENFIELD – This is the time of the year when most of Pennsylvania’s wildfires occur, and often it is a busy time for staff as well as the volunteer firefighters in communities, according to Wayne Wynick, assistant district forester with the Moshannon State Forest.
Philipsburg Man Accused of Distributing Heroin
PHILIPSBURG – A 38-year-old Philipsburg man, Kevin Thomas Aitken, is facing drug charges for allegedly distributing heroin, reported the state police at Philipsburg.
Inmate Convicted in Weapons Case
CLEARFIELD – A jury deliberated for approximately 25 minutes Monday afternoon before convicting a State Correctional Institution at Houtzdale inmate for concealing weapons in his cell.
District to Seek Auctioneer for Former School Buildings
CLEARFIELD – On Monday night, the Clearfield school board authorized its administration to seek a professional to handle the public auction of the former Bradford and Centre Elementary Schools and the Clearfield Area Middle School and their contents, as well as for any further property needing to be disposed of in accordance with Public School Code.
State Police Investigate Bomb Threat at Philipsburg-Osceola High School
PHILIPSBURG – The investigation is continuing into a bomb threat that was discovered in a restroom Friday morning at the Philipsburg-Osceola High School.
Woman Seriously Injured in St. Marys Fire
ST. MARYS – An 80-year-old St. Marys woman, Anna Mae Evans, sustained serious injuries after her house caught fire early Tuesday morning at 143 Hemlock Rd., reported the state police at Ridgway.
Alleged Indecent Assault Under Investigation in Philipsburg Borough
PHILIPSBURG – State police have initiated an investigation into an alleged incident of indecent assault that occurred Thursday at a Philipsburg Borough residence.
Former Librarian Expresses Concern to Clearfield School Board
CLEARFIELD – A former elementary librarian, Peggy Barton, shared her concerns about the lack of library services for fourth, fifth and sixth graders at the Clearfield Area Elementary School during Monday’s school board meeting.
County Oks Continuing Services with Jail Medical Director
CLEARFIELD – On Tuesday, the Clearfield County Commissioners approved to continue a medical services agreement with Dr. Lawrence S. Levinson, medical director at the Clearfield County Jail.
Sandy Twp. Police Offering Firearm Safety Kits
DUBOIS – The Sandy Township Police Department will hold a Project Child Safe event and offer free gun locks to the public.
Clearfield County to Conduct Survey of Human Services Needs
CLEARFIELD – Clearfield County will conduct a county-wide Human Services Needs Assessment, according to Lisa Kovalick, Community Development Specialist.
Clearfield Ninth Grader Interviews Holocaust Survivor for Research Project
CLEARFIELD – A ninth grade English student, Erica Hanes, from the Clearfield Area Junior-Senior High School traveled to Philadelphia and interviewed a Holocaust survivor for a recent research project.