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.
Clearfield Borough Police, Agency on Aging to Team Up to Help the Elderly Over the Holidays
CLEARFIELD – Imagine being completely alone on Christmas morning with nothing under your Christmas tree.
Colonial Courtyard Progressing Toward Opening New Facility
CLEARFIELD – On June 25, 2013, Colonial Courtyard of Clearfield was struck by lightning and burned in a four-alarm blaze, leaving the many residents homeless and staff without jobs.
BREAKING: Man Busted for Meth Claims He Cooked it for His Wife
CLEARFIELD – A 38-year-old Howard man, Matthew J. Winchell, who is facing charges for cooking methamphetamine in Lawrence Township, has claimed to police he bought the chemicals and made the drug for his wife, according to court paperwork from Magisterial District Judge Richard Ireland’s office.
Local Economic Development Leaders Attend Site Selectors Guild
From Oct. 26–28, Clearly Ahead Development’s Rob Swales, chief executive officer, and Paul McCloskey, vice president of energy and business development, attended the Site Selectors Guild hosted in Philadelphia.
Clearfield School Board Hears Engineering Evaluation on Aging Maintenance Building
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield school board heard a preliminary engineering evaluation on its aging maintenance building and adjourning administrative office addition on River Road during Monday night’s combined committee and board meeting.
LT Supers Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Zoning Changes
CLEARFIELD – The Lawrence Township Supervisors held a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the township zoning ordinance last night, with only one concern raised.
Curwensville Organizations Hold COG Meeting
CURWENSVILLE – Representative of organizations, which make up Curwensville On the Go (COG), gathered for their annual banquet last night, hosted by the General Federation Woman’s Clubs Curwensville Woman’s Club at the Curwensville Community Center.
Clearfield School District Finishes with Surplus
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield Area School District finished the 2014-15 school year with a $1.8 million surplus, reported Business Administrator Sam Maney during Monday’s combined committee and board meeting.
Clearly Ahead Hosts Delegation from China
CLEARFIELD – On Nov. 13, Clearly Ahead Development hosted a delegation from Lanling County of Linyi City, China. The purpose of this delegation was to establish an economic development collaboration, including sister-ship between Clearfield County and Lanling County.
LT Supers Approve Zoning Amendments
CLEARFIELD – The Lawrence Township Supervisors approved to adopt the resolution as presented by township solicitor James Naddeo, to amend the township Zoning Ordinance No. 125. Changes include:
Man Wanted by Multiple Law Enforcement Agencies Taken into Custody
DUBOIS – A 26-year-old Brockway man, Timothy Ryan Irvine, who was wanted by multiple law enforcement agencies was taken into custody Tuesday, reported the state police at DuBois.
Bailey Waives Charges for Allegedly Threatening Man with Wooden Club, Knife
CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man accused of threatening another man with a wooden club and a knife during an altercation waived his right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday during Centralized Court at the Clearfield County Jail.
Man Accused of Violent Domestic Disturbance to Stand Trial
CLEARFIELD – After a preliminary hearing Wednesday, all charges were held for court against a Clearfield man accused of assaulting his girlfriend and smashing household items around their baby during a domestic disturbance.
DuBois WhiteWave Facility Creates More Than 50 Jobs, Produces Yogurt Line
By Ryan Haggerty for GANTDaily
DUBOIS – The WhiteWave Foods Co. purchased its Oklahoma Salem Road property and buildings more than two years ago and opened its facility in December of 2014.
LT Gets Tough on Sewer Violations
CLEARFIELD – Code Enforcement Officer Debra Finkbeiner reported at Tuesday night’s Lawrence Township meeting that fines were issued to residents for inflow/infiltration and sewer violations.
McGonigal Gets Probation for Setting Fire to Trailer
CLEARFIELD – A Frenchville man pleaded guilty to arson for setting a trailer on fire during plea and sentencing court Tuesday.
New York Man Accused of Organized Retail Theft at Clearfield Wal-Mart
CLEARFIELD – A Brooklyn, NY man has been accused of a large-scale organized retail theft that occurred at the Clearfield Wal-Mart Supercenter in September, according to court documents.
BREAKING: Shaw Announces Arson Charges Against Area Firefighters
CLEARFIELD – Four area firefighters have been accused of arson and related charges, announced Clearfield County District Attorney today.
Suspect Waives Charges for Allegedly Possessing Marijuana
CLEARFIELD – A man allegedly found in possession of marijuana during a traffic stop in Clearfield Borough waived his right to a preliminary hearing during Centralized Court on Wednesday at the Clearfield County Jail.
Moena Holds Grand Reopening/Ribbon Cutting Celebration
CLEARFIELD – The Moena Restaurant held its grand reopening and ribbon cutting celebration Nov. 14 in downtown Clearfield.
Residents Reminded that Riverwalk is for Pedestrians
CLEARFIELD – Residents of Clearfield are reminded that the riverwalk is for pedestrians only.
At Thursday’s Clearfield Borough Council meeting, Police Chief Vince McGinnis, Mayor Jim Shell and Borough Operations Manager Leslie Stott said there have been vehicles parking on the platform area of the riverwalk near the handicapped parking area.
BREAKING: Updyke Accused of Arson in Sandy Club Fire
DUBOIS – A 31-year-old DuBois woman, Desiree M. Updyke, is facing arson and related charges in relation to a recent early-morning fire at the Sandy Club, reported Sandy Township police.