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.
County Solicits Applications for Affordable Housing Projects
CLEARFIELD – Clearfield County has started its solicitation of applications for affordable housing projects. Projects will be funded by the county’s Affordable Housing Fund, according to Jodi Brennan, planning director.
CCCF Basic Needs Fund Receives Donation from Clearfield Bank & Trust
CLEARFIELD – The Trust Department of Clearfield Bank & Trust Co. has made a $2,000 donation to the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation’s Basic Needs Fund that supports food bank programs throughout Clearfield County.
PHOTOS: Community Comes Together to Light Up Christmas Tree
CLEARFIELD – A couple hundred members of the community gathered together to watch the light-up of the Christmas tree in the Clearfield County Courthouse Square on Saturday evening.
Wozniak’s Anti-Crime Initiative Focuses on Educating Teens About Conviction Consequences
HARRISBURG – State Sen. John N. Wozniak (D-Cambria), who believes educating high school students about the consequences of gun, weapon or drug convictions is critical, has proposed a bill that would help stem the tide of violence and crime, especially among youths.
NORAD Celebrates 60 years Tracking Santa
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The North American Aerospace Defense Command is celebrating the 60th Anniversary of tracking Santa’s yuletide journey.
PSP: Unrestrained Juveniles Hospitalized after being Ejected from Caravan
HUSTON TOWNSHIP – On Monday two juveniles who were reportedly sitting on the floor at an open passenger door of a moving caravan were hospitalized after being ejected out, said the state police at DuBois.
County Oks Tentative 2016 Budget with 1-Mill Tax Increase
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Commissioners unanimously approved the tentative 2016 budget with a 1-mill tax increase during Tuesday’s work session.
LT Supers Agree to New Police Equipment
CLEARFIELD – Police Sgt. James Glass presented the Lawrence Township Supervisors with a quote for an ENRADD Wireless Speed-timing System at a reduced cost of $2,995, and for four new tasers, including holsters and extra batteries, costing $6,279.86. The supervisors approved the purchases.
Clearfield School Board Oks Budget Resolution, Reorganizes
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield school board voted to approve its 2016-17 budget resolution during Wednesday night’s re-organizational meeting.
New Brewpub Holds Soft Opening in DuBois
By Ryan Haggerty for GANTDaily
DUBOIS – Doc G’s held its soft opening on Monday to test out the restaurant side of the new brewpub.
Bartenders, wait staff, managers and the owners, Jeff and Jennifer Gilbert, were on-hand for the occasion.
Madera Man Accused of 250 Counts of Rape
CLEARFIELD – A Madera man has been accused of raping a girl over an approximate three-year period, according to court paperwork from Magisterial District Judge James Hawkins’ Office.
First Evangelical Lutheran Sends Record Number of Stockings
PHILIPSBURG – The First Evangelical Lutheran Church is proud to be a chapter of Military Family Ministries (MFM). MFM reaches out to provide support and much-needed supplies to military members who are serving overseas.
