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.
Ex-DuBois Man Accused of Possessing Firearms and Selling Drugs Now Facing Home Invasion Charges
DUBOIS – A former DuBois man accused of possessing several firearms and selling drugs is now facing additional charges for a home invasion in Kittaning.
Hanson Gets State Prison for Osceola Mills VFW Shooting
CLEARFIELD – A Bellefonte man accused of attempted murder for shooting a man outside the Osceola Mills VFW was sentenced to state prison Monday.
Three More Charged in SCI Houtzdale Riot
HOUTZDALE – Three more inmates have been charged for their alleged involvement in a riot at the State Correctional Institution at Houtzdale in April of 2015, according to court paperwork from the office of Magisterial District Judge James Hawkins.
Wolf Signs Executive Order to Raise Minimum Wage for Certain Workers
HARRISBURG – On Monday as part of his “Jobs That Pay” initiative, Gov. Tom Wolf signed an executive order that ensures employees under the governor’s jurisdiction will be paid no less than $10.15 an hour.
DEP Holds Public Hearing on Windfall’s Application to Drill Injection Disposal Well
DUBOIS – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection held a public hearing last night on Windfall Oil & Gas Inc.’s application to drill an injection disposal well on the property of Frank and Susan Zelman (Zelman No. 1) near Highland Street Extension in Brady Township. The hearing was held in the Hiller Auditorium at Penn State DuBois.
BREAKING: Woman Tries to Jump from Courthouse Window After Bail Revoked for Using Meth
CLEARFIELD – A Pittsburgh woman devastated at the thought of going to jail tried to jump from a second-story window in the Clearfield County Courthouse Tuesday afternoon.
County Approves Agreement for School-based Probation/School Safety Officer
CLEARFIELD – On Tuesday the Clearfield County Commissioners voted, 2-1, to approve an agreement between the county and the Clearfield Area School District for a school-based probation/safety officer.
Shaffer Sentenced to State Prison for Drug Delivery Resulting in Death
CLEARFIELD – A Reynoldsville man found guilty of drug delivery resulting in death will spend up to 20 years in state prison.
Memorial to Honor Fallen Firefighters in the Works in Lawrence Township
CLEARFIELD – One year ago, on a cold, snowy morning, a young man answered the call for help, as a family’s home and worldly possessions were burning.
Public Meeting Set for Bridge Replacement Projects in Centre and Clearfield Counties
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) Rapid Bridge Replacement Project is beginning soon in Centre and Clearfield counties.
All Local Contractors Completing Renovations at Denny’s Beer Barrel Pub
CLEARFIELD – It has been a much-loved and respected Clearfield establishment for the better part of 39 years, starting just down the street on Labor Day in 1977 before moving to the present location in spring of 1978.
Fallen Teen Firefighter Remembered One Year Later
CLEARFIELD – Mourners filed into seats in the Florian Banquet Hall of Clearfield last night to remember one of their own who passed from this life one year ago.
“Operation Leaf Rake” Suspect Waives Drug Charges
CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man who has been accused of selling cocaine and who was charged as part of “Operation Leaf Rake” on Sept. 25, 2015 waived his charges to court at his preliminary hearing Wednesday during Centralized Court at the Clearfield County Jail.
FIREBALL RUN Television Series to Feature Starr Hill Vineyard & Winery
CLEARFIELD – FIREBALL RUN has selected Starr Hill Vineyard & Winery in Curwensville as a featured destination in the series’ 10th season, and local officials and community leaders welcomed the crew to Clearfield County at a press conference Thursday.
Police: Woman Allegedly Abducted, Sexually Assaulted in Curwensville
CURWENSVILLE – The investigation is continuing after a woman was allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted for several hours on Wednesday afternoon in Curwensville, reported Curwensville Borough police.
CAST is Ready to Rock like the 1980’s
CLEARFIELD – Are you ready to rock?
The Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre Inc. is, and they’re inviting the community to join them for the first show of the 2016 season, an extremely ambitious venture for CAST when it debuts Rock of Ages on stage this weekend.
