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.
Fate of Local Correctional Facility in Jeopardy after DOJ Decision
PHILIPSBURG – The fate of a local correctional facility is now in jeopardy after a recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice, which plans to stop using private prisons.
CASD Approves Lease with New Story for Former Centre Elementary School
CLEARFIELD – On Monday night, the Clearfield school board approved a lease agreement with New Story for the use of the former Centre Elementary School.
Clearfield-Lawrence Joint Committee Holds Meeting
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield-Lawrence Joint Committee met yesterday to pick up where it had left off in the process of moving forward and considering the consolidation of the two municipalities.
BREAKING: Brockport Man Charged with Attempted Homicide
BROCKPORT – A Brockport man, Keith S. Bennett, 45, has been charged with criminal attempt/homicide after a shooting incident Tuesday night on Cross Road in Brockport, the state police at Ridgway reported this afternoon.
Man Accused of Selling Heroin in DuBois
DUBOIS – A York man has been charged with both bringing heroin to the area and selling it here.
Nelfry German Almanzar, 25, 121 E. South St., York, allegedly sold heroin to a confidential informant on Jan. 20 at a DuBois residence, according to court documents.
New Students Aim to ‘Stop Hunger Now’ at Orientation
DUBOIS – New freshmen beginning their career in higher education at Penn State DuBois this semester kicked of the academic year with an enormous service project during New Student Orientation.
Charges Held to Court Against Clearfield Teen Accused of Asking for Sex in Burglary Incident
CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield teen accused of entering a neighbor’s residence and asking her to have sex with him had all charges held for court after a preliminary hearing Wednesday at the Clearfield County Jail.
CASD Eliminates Language in Elementary Cafeteria Policy that “Singles Out” Students
CLEARFIELD – At Monday night’s regular meeting, the Clearfield school board approved eliminating a single paragraph in its elementary cafeteria policy, found in the student handbook, due to belief that it “singled out” students in the breakfast and lunch line.
Allport Woman Jailed for 2013 Death of Toddler Girl
KYLERTOWN – An Allport woman has been arrested for the death of a two-year-old toddler girl in 2013, according to court documents filed through the office of Magisterial District Judge Jerome Nevling.