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.
DuBois Chamber Presents Awards at Business Bash
DUBOIS – Saturday night saw the DuBois community come together to honor three of its own at the annual Greater DuBois Area Chamber of Commerce Business Bash awards.
Punxsutawney Phil: Friend or foe? A Groundhog Day investigation
For more than a century, groundhogs have been midwinter luminaries, scampering into the spotlight on February 2 to divine whether the second half of the season will be cold or mild.
Howard Man Who Claimed He Cooked Meth for His Wife Pleads Guilty
CLEARFIELD – A Howard man who claimed he cooked methamphetamine for his wife pleaded guilty Monday in Clearfield County Court.
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Early Spring
GOBBLER’S KNOB – For the past 130 years, Punxsutawney’s famous, weather-forecasting groundhog, Phil, has been fetched from his burrow mid-winter at sunrise Feb. 2 by members of the Inner Circle and raised overhead the thousands of onlookers who rely upon his prediction.
Commissioners: No Liability Insurance, Workers’ Comp Coverage for Sheriff’s Posse Volunteers
CLEARFIELD – Clearfield County’s liability insurance and workers’ compensation carriers will not cover any claims that result from the activities of those in Sheriff Wes Thurston’s “volunteer posse,” announced Clearfield County Commissioner John A. Sobel, chair, at Tuesday’s workshop meeting.
First on CNN: Rick Santorum Dropping Presidential Bid
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum is ending his presidential bid, two Republican sources told CNN.
Clearfield County Developing Farmland Preservation Program
CLEARFIELD – On Tuesday the Clearfield County Commissioners announced the county, in conjunction with its Farm Bureau and Conservation District, are developing a farmland preservation program.
Bungo Pleads Guilty in Assault Case
CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man accused of assault pleaded guilty Monday during sentencing court in Clearfield County.
Quigley Gets State Prison for Selling Heroin
CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man arrested during “Operation Leaf Rake” was sentenced to state prison Monday in Clearfield County Court.
Brown Facing Charges for Allegedly Killing Dog
CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man has been accused of causing injuries, which killed a young dog, while he was intoxicated, according to court paperwork filed with Magisterial District Judge Richard Ireland’s Office.
