GANT RELOAD: Week of Aug. 8

(Photo by Jessica Shirey)

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.

UPDATED: One Dead after Single-vehicle Crash on Rockton Mountain Highway

UPDATED, 9:31 p.m.

PINE TOWNSHIP – One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash Monday afternoon on the Rockton Mountain Highway east of Greenwood Road in Pine Township, said Clearfield County Coroner Mike Morris.

CCCTC Announces New Principal

CLEARFIELD – Members of the Joint Operating Committee of the Clearfield County Career & Technology Center (CCCTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Fred E. Redden as CCCTC principal, effective Aug. 1.

Woman Who Tried to Jump Out Courthouse Window Gets State Prison

CLEARFIELD – A Pittsburgh woman who once tried to jump from a courthouse window to avoid going to jail was sentenced to state prison Monday.

Boot Camp Escapee Pleads Guilty

CLEARFIELD – One of the two men who escaped in November from the Quehanna Boot Camp pleaded guilty Monday.

Fields to Spend Life in Prison for Killing Girlfriend

CLEARFIELD – A DuBois man will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his girlfriend.

Sipe Remembered as a “Great Person, Mother and Sister” at Candlelight Vigil

CLEARFIELD – A massive crowd surrounded friends and family members at a candlelight vigil last night at the Clearfield Riverwalk to remember 43-year-old Tammy Lynn Sipe of Hyde, who they lost in a murder-suicide.

Commissioners Field Questions on Delay in Arming Security Guards, County’s Relations with China

CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Commissioners fielded several questions from Dr. James Lebda of the Ginter area during the public comment period at Tuesday’s regular meeting.

Yontosh Pleads Guilty for Involvement in Drug Operation

CLEARFIELD – A DuBois woman pleaded guilty Tuesday for her part in a drug operation.

Danielle Yontosh, 43, pleaded guilty to criminal conspiracy/possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, corruption of minors and endangering the welfare of children during plea and sentencing court.

Commissioners to Interview Volunteers Seeking Vacancies on Recreation and Tourism Board

CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Commissioners have received several letters of interest from those who would like to voluntarily serve on the county’s recreation and tourism authority (CCRTA), reported Commissioner John A. Sobel at Tuesday’s meeting.

Local Woman Becomes Volunteer Ambassador at Democratic National Convention

Many people hope to someday become involved in something important, to make a difference or to witness an historic event.

 

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