The GANT 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 GANT 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.
BREAKING: DOC: Boot Camp Escapees Apprehended in Harrisburg Area
HARRISBURG – The two state intermediate punishment (SIP) inmates who escaped from the Quehanna Boot Camp have been apprehended in the Harrisburg area and are now in custody, states a post on the state Department of Corrections’ Facebook page.
Hackett Gets State Prison for having Meth Lab
CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man accused of having a methamphetamine lab in his apartment pleaded guilty Tuesday during plea and sentencing court.
No New Taxes in Sandy Twp. Budget Proposal
DUBOIS – The upcoming-year’s budget proposal doesn’t include any new taxes for Sandy Township.
McCoon Gets Jail for Involvement in Local Cocaine Distribution Business
CLEARFIELD – A former New York man pleaded guilty Tuesday for his involvement in a local cocaine distribution business.
Residents Present Petition Against Penn Highlands to Lawrence Township Supervisors
CLEARFIELD – Residents are looking to the Lawrence Township Supervisors for help saving a local hospital.
Sobel, McCracken and Scotto Win Clearfield Co. Commissioners’ Seats
CLEARFIELD – During Tuesday’s municipal election, four candidates jockeyed for the three seats on the board of commissioners for Clearfield County.
Lawrence Township to Crack Down on Inflow and Infiltration Violators
CLEARFIELD – Lawrence Township is issuing a final warning for residents who have not had their in-home inspections for inflow and infiltration.
Man Described by Defense Attorney as a “Porn Tourist” Pleads Guilty
CLEARFIELD – The attorney for a man accused of possessing child pornography described his client as a “porn tourist” when he pleaded guilty Tuesday in Clearfield County Court.
Rubly Waives Charges in Meth Lab Bust
CLEARFIELD – A man accused of having a methamphetamine lab at an apartment in Lawrence Park Village waived his right to a preliminary hearing during Centralized Court on Wednesday at the Clearfield County Jail.
Scott Gets State Prison for Threatening to Kill Another Man
CLEARFIELD – A Hyde man will spend time in state prison for pulling a gun and threatening to kill another man.
Lawrence Township Earmarks CDBG Funding for Kerr Addition Project
CLEARFIELD – Lawrence Township is looking to use their 2015 CDBG funding to continue improvements in Kerr Addition.
Grannis to Stand Trial in Sexual Assault Case
CLEARFIELD – All charges were held for court against a Clearfield man who has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman following a preliminary hearing Wednesday during Centralized Court at the Clearfield County Jail.
Judge Rejects Former Carnival Worker’s Plea in Indecent Assault Case
CLEARFIELD – A former carnival worker was in court Tuesday to plead guilty for inappropriately touching a 13-year-old girl.
Leverett Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charges in Stalking Case
CLEARFIELD – A Texas man charged with stalking a hotel employee pleaded guilty to lesser charges Tuesday during plea and sentencing court.
