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.
CASD Hears Status Update on First step of Bond Refinancing Plan
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield school board heard an update on the status of the first step in its bond refinancing plan from Business Administrator Sam Maney at Monday night’s workshop meeting.
Wolf Comments on PASSHE and APSCUF Contract Negotiations
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf released the following statement on PASSHE and APSCUF contract negotiations:
Clearfield County Man Charged with Possessing Child Pornography
JOHNSTOWN – A Houtzdale man, Ellis D. Passmore Jr., 44, was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury in Johnstown on a charge of possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney David J. Hickton.
Hearing Held for Lawrence Township’s CDBG Fund Application
CLEARFIELD – Prior to the regular meeting of the Lawrence Township Supervisors last night, there was a hearing for the Community Development Block Grant funds application for fiscal year 2016.
UPDATED: BREAKING: After Waiting Through the Night … APSCUF Strike Begins
HARRISBURG – Faculty members in the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) are heading to the picket lines after negotiators waited through the night for Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education to return to the bargaining table.
Gov. Wolf: “Strike Will Have Far-Reaching Effects for Years to Come”
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf released the following statement on the state system strike:
Moshannon Valley Sewer Authority Awarded $3.9 Million PENNVEST Loan to Upgrade Treatment Plant
HARRISBURG – The Moshannon Valley Joint Sewer Authority has been awarded a $3.902 million low-interest loan through the state’s PENNVEST program to upgrade its plant and improve its performance level, according to Senator Jake Corman (R-34).
DuBois Man Pleads Guilty to Making Meth
CLEARFIELD – A DuBois man accused of making methamphetamines pleaded guilty recently in Clearfield County Court.
Delegate from Australia Visits Clearfield Co.
CLEARFIELD – On Oct. 5 Jeffrey Haworth, the executive director of the Department of Mines and Petroleum from the Government of Western Australia, spent the day in Clearfield County learning about best practices relating to unconventional shale gas development and investment opportunities in the county.
Girl’s Random Act of Kindness Touches Local Police
CLEARFIELD – In Galatians 5:22-23, scripture says: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
Houtzdale Inmate Connected with NYC Murder Case in Clearfield County Court
CLEARFIELD – An SCI Houtzdale inmate connected with the Etan Patz murder case in New York City was in Clearfield County Court Thursday.
Lock Haven Student Reacts to Pennsylvania Faculty Strike
On Wednesday the union representing more than 5,000 faculty members at the 14 state universities, which are a part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), went to the picket lines.
Second Ward Seat Declared Vacant Following Death of Council Member
CLEARFIELD – A seat on the Clearfield Borough Council has been declared vacant following the death of a council member.
Clearfield Borough Council Discuss Incidents Involving the Fire Police and the Public
CLEARFIELD – Volunteers have received some harsh treatment from the public during recent events.
At Thursday’s Clearfield Borough Council meeting, President Wade Cowder said there have been some unacceptable incidents between members of the Clearfield Borough Fire Police and members of the public.
BREAKING: State System, APSCUF Reach Tentative Agreement, Strike Ends
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education and the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) have reached tentative agreement on a new contract, ending a three-day strike by faculty that began Wednesday.
APSCUF Makes Contract Concessions for Quality Education, Ends Strike
HARRISBURG – The strike is over.
Faculty negotiators have reached a tentative agreement with Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. The three-year deal, ending in June 30, 2018, concludes a strike that began 5 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19. Faculty members will leave the picket lines immediately.