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.
CIU No. 10 Creates E.D.U.C.A.T.E. Funds for Student Projects
WEST DECATUR – The Central Intermediate Unit No. 10 is proud to announce its E.D.U.C.A.T.E. Fund (Employee Donations Utilized for Continuous Academic Training & Education).
Updyke to Stand Trial for Allegedly Setting Fire in Sandy Club Restroom
DUBOIS – A DuBois woman will stand trial for allegedly setting a fire in a local club’s restroom after a bartender denied her alcohol.
PHOTOS: Clearfield YMCA Christmas Parade
CLEARFIELD – Children lined the streets in downtown Saturday for the arrival of Santa Claus during the Clearfield YMCA Christmas parade. Children, along with their families, were welcomed inside the YMCA following the parade for holiday refreshments and to meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
Irvine Waives Charges for Allegedly Resisting Police, Drug Possession
DUBOIS – A Brockway man who ran from police into a creek waived his right to a preliminary hearing Friday during Centralized Court at District Judge Patrick Ford’s office.
Wozniak: New Report Illustrates Heroin Problem
HARRISBURG – State Sen. John Wozniak (D-Cambria/Bedford/Clearfield) said that Monday’s report released by Pennsylvania’s Center for Rural Pennsylvania concerning heroin addiction treatment and recovery services will help in better understanding the problem and how it impacts communities across Pennsylvania.
Embick Pleads Guilty to Having Sex with Teen Boys
CLEARFIELD – A Curwensville woman will be spending time in jail for having sex with two teen boys.
Penn Highlands Clearfield Board Holds Annual Meeting
CLEARFIELD – The Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital’s board of directors held their annual meeting yesterday at the 440 W. Front St. offices and included an overview of what has been happening at the hospital during fiscal year 2015, which runs from July of 2014 through June of 2015.
Penn Highlands Clearfield Board Addresses Community Concerns
CLEARFIELD – Yesterday, Penn Highlands Clearfield Hospital’s board of directors held their annual meeting and after the report of activities for the 2015 fiscal year, began addressing concerns raised by the community.
Gabler Supports Immediate, Responsible End to Budget Impasse
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) has voted with a majority of his colleagues to support House Bill 1460, a $30.2 billion spending proposal that would provide an immediate end to the state budget impasse.
Woman Accused of Stealing More Than $19K from Local Band Booster Club
MORRIS TOWNSHIP – A 38-year-old Morrisdale woman, Kori Sue Plotner, has been accused of stealing more than $19,000 from a local band booster club, reported the state police at Clearfield.
Little Pleads Guilty to Selling Cocaine
CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield woman accused of selling cocaine pleaded guilty Monday during a special sentencing session of court.
Salary Board Approves Creating First Assistant DA Position, Collapsing Assistant DA Position
CLEARFIELD – On Tuesday the Clearfield County Salary Board approved the creation of a first assistant district attorney position and the collapse of one of the current assistant DA positions.
Luigi’s Villa Holds Grand Opening
DUBOIS – Eddie Tate, owner of Luigi’s Ristorante and Catering in downtown DuBois, stands ready with the ceremonial scissors, as he cuts the big ribbon to announce the grand opening of his latest venture, Luigi’s Villa located at 800 W. Weber Ave.
DuBois Men Accused of Placing Deer Hair on Wrecked Vehicle
DUBOIS -Two DuBois men are facing felony insurance fraud charges for allegedly placing deer hair on a wrecked vehicle.
Madera Man to Stand Trial in Rape Case
CLEARFIELD – A Madera man will stand trial for allegedly raping a girl over an approximate three-year period.
Inmates Accused of Escaping from Boot Camp Waive Charges
CLEARFIELD – The two inmates who allegedly escaped from the State Correctional Institution at the Quehanna Boot Camp in November waived charges to court on Wednesday.
County Approves 2015 CDBG Application
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Commissioners approved the 2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement application during Tuesday’s meeting.
Former Fire Company Officers to Stand Trial in Theft Cases
CLEARFIELD – During Centralized Court on Wednesday at the Clearfield County Jail, two former fire company officers accused of stealing more than $4,000 had all charges held for court.
Clearfield Woman Waives Charges in Theft Cases
CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield woman accused of stealing a combined total of more than $15,000 from her boyfriend and his mother waived all charges during Centralized Court on Wednesday at the Clearfield County Jail.
Pusey Gets 25-50 Years for Sexually Assaulting 9-year-old Girl
CLEARFIELD – A Hawk Run man will spend up to 50 years in state prison for sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl.
Community Response to Giving Tree: “Overwhelming”
CLEARFIELD – When someone is in need, those in Clearfield Borough and the surrounding areas are up for the challenge.