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.
Coombs Sentenced to State Prison for Gibby’s Fire
CLEARFIELD – A Punxsutawney man accused of setting fire to the Gibby’s Warehouse in DuBois has pleaded guilty.
Martin Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $64K from Elderly Woman
CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield woman accused of taking more than $64,000 from an elderly woman while serving as her power of attorney pleaded guilty during plea and sentencing court.
Male Facing Charges for Police Stand-Off in Sandy Twp.
SANDY TOWNSHIP – A male has been accused of making threatening actions and comments during a nearly five-hour stand-off with local police on Friday.
The male has been charged by Sandy Township police with aggravated assault, terroristic threats, harassment and disorderly conduct. He’s been incarcerated at the Clearfield County Jail in lieu of $50,000 bail.
Landlord, DuBois Council Debate Issue Over Water Bill
DUBOIS – On Monday night, landlord Kevin Salandra appeared before the DuBois City Council regarding a $140.89 water bill from a former tenant.
PHOTOS: Sons of the American Legion’s Veteran Memorial Project
Photos are of the Sons of the American Legion’s Veteran Memorial Project in DuBois. The photos are by Steven McDole, GANT photojournalist.
Makinen Accused of Breaking into Sleeping Woman’s Home
DUBOIS – A DuBois man is accused of allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home.
According to an affidavit of probable cause filed with District Judge Patrick Ford’s office July 9, Michael Jacob Makinen, 32, 522 W. Weber Ave., DuBois, is charged by the DuBois City police with burglary, criminal trespass, assault, loitering and prowling at nighttime, harassment and public drunkenness.
Clearfield Revitalization Corp. Receives National Accreditation
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield Revitalization Corp. (CRC) has been accredited as a 2015 National Main Street Program for meeting the 10 revitalization performance standards set by the National Trust Main Street Center.
Clearfield Commissioners Reach Four “Early Bird” Contract Agreements
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Commissioners unanimously approved new collective bargaining agreements with non-professional residual, court-appointed and court-related units at their regular meeting June 23.
Hearing Continued in Rape Case
CLEARFIELD – The preliminary hearing was continued until Aug. 5 for a man accused of rape during Centralized Court on Wednesday at the Clearfield County Jail.
Riverfront Development Project Making Headway in Clearfield Borough
CLEARFIELD – A long-awaited and often debated development project in Clearfield Borough is making headway.
