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.
Agency Participates in National Campaign
The Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging Inc. (CCAAA), along with eight local officials, participated in Community Champions week, formerly known as Mayors for Meals.
Keystone Elk Country Alliance Joins Energy Infrastructure Alliance
BENEZETTE – The Keystone Elk Country Alliance (KECA), a non-profit wildlife conservation organization whose mission is to conserve and enhance Pennsylvania’s elk country for future generations, has joined the Pennsylvania Energy Infrastructure Alliance (PEIA), a broad-based coalition of labor, agriculture, manufacturing and other business interests that support private investment in pipeline and energy infrastructure developments.
Clearfield Fire Department Holds Annual Banquet
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield Volunteer Fire Department held its annual banquet Saturday night with guest speaker, State Rep. Tommy Sankey, R-73 of Clearfield, and the presentation of several awards.
It’s Picking Time in Pennsylvania
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their team will return to Pennsylvania to film episodes of the hit series AMERICAN PICKERS in summer 2016.
BREAKING: Lutzow Accused of Exchanging Inappropriate Photographs with Teenage Girl
CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man has been accused of exchanging inappropriate photographs with a teenage girl, according to court paperwork from Magisterial District Judge Richard Ireland’s office.
Cole Accused of Not Properly Caring for Autistic Child
DUBOIS – A Penfield woman has been charged by state police with a felony count of endangering the welfare of children for allegedly not caring properly for her three-year old autistic child.
ExploreJefferson: Arrest Warrants Issued for 17 Suspects in Jefferson Co. Drug sweep
JEFFERSON COUNTY – Authorities have obtained arrest warrants for 17 individuals for drug-related offenses in Jefferson County.
BREAKING: Medical Marijuana Bill Headed to Governor’s Desk after House Approval, Says Reed
HARRISBURG – House Majority Leader Dave Reed (R-Indiana) today joined an overwhelming majority of his colleagues in supporting legislation to permit the controlled use of medical marijuana/cannabis in Pennsylvania.
Donnelly Facing Two Felony Counts of Retail Theft
DUBOIS – A DuBois man has been charged with two felony counts of retail theft for stealing from a local Wal-Mart on two, different occasions.
Holzer to Stand Trial for Attempting to Jump Out of Courthouse Window
CLEARFIELD – All charges were held to court after a preliminary hearing in the case against a Pittsburgh woman who is accused of attempting to jump from a second-floor window of the Clearfield County Courthouse in early March.
Woman Gets State Prison for Stealing from Employer
CLEARFIELD – A Philipsburg woman accused of stealing from her employer pleaded guilty recently in Clearfield County Court.
Gesin Pleads Guilty in Pornography Case
DUBOIS – A DuBois man accused of showing online pornographic videos to a teenage girl, as well as having sexual contact and taking an inappropriate picture of her pleaded guilty Thursday instead of taking his case to trial in Clearfield County Court.
“Trick” Bikers Continue Creating Problems on the Clearfield Riverwalk
CLEARFIELD – Bicycle riders continue to be a concern for the Clearfield Borough Council.
Last month, the council discussed looking into options to keep bicyclists from using sections of the new riverwalk.
Clearfield County Sheriff Holds First Posse Meeting
CLEARFIELD – Last year, Clearfield County Sheriff Wes Thurston put out a call for volunteers in Clearfield County to form the first official posse.
