GANT RELOAD: Week of Feb. 22

Representatives from the Pennsylvania Economy League and a specially-appointed committee met Tuesday to continue discussions of consolidating Lawrence Township and Clearfield Borough into one municipality. While the process is still in the very early stages, the group heard from sub-committees and began work on a Home Rule Charter (Photo by Kimberly Finnigan)

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.

Handte Pleads Guilty in Burglary, Robbery Case

CLEARFIELD – Instead of going to trial Monday morning, a Bellefonte man pleaded guilty to burglarizing a local business’ garage, setting a stolen truck on fire and robbing a senior citizen during a crime spree last February.

CASD Hears from Gearhart on CAST’s Request for Equipment at Former Middle School

CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield Area School Board of Directors met last night and approved various items and also heard updates and a request from the public.

DuBois THON Team Shatters Record, Makes Top 10

DUBOIS – As this year’s Penn State DuBois THON dancers recover from spending the weekend on their feet ‘For the Kids,’ they’re able to reflect on an emotional milestone year for the campus.

Victim Witness Program Gets Unprecedented Funding Increase

CLEARFIELD – An unprecedented funding increase will benefit Clearfield County’s Victim Witness program, said Margie Rosselli, the program’s coordinator, at Tuesday’s commissioners’ meeting.

Clearfield Borough/Lawrence Township meet to Continue Work on Consolidation

CLEARFIELD – Talks continue in the process of turning Clearfield Borough and Lawrence Township into one consolidated municipality.

Clearfield Borough/Lawrence Township Begin Working to Draft a Home Rule Charter

CLEARFIELD – Clearfield Borough and Lawrence Township have taken a big step toward consolidating into one municipality.

Route 970 Closed at the I-80/Woodland Interchange in Clearfield Co.

CLEARFIELD – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is alerting drivers that Route 970 in Clearfield County is closed at the Interstate 80, Woodland/123 interchange.

7 Killed as Tornadoes Touch Down Across U.S.

A storm system that rocked the United States’ East Coast on Wednesday cost people their lives and families their homes, but many said they were grateful that they survived the ordeal.

Howell Pleads Guilty to Taking Gift Cards from Employer

CLEARFIELD – A Ramey man pleaded guilty to theft for taking gift cards from his employer in Clearfield County Court.

County Oks Polling Place Changes

CLEARFIELD – On Tuesday the Clearfield County Commissioners approved two polling place changes upon request from Dawn Graham, director of elections.

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