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.
Curwensville’s Home for the Holidays is Nov. 3-6
CURWENSVILLE – Curwensville’s annual holiday celebration, Home for the Holidays, is gearing up for its 14thyear, and the final touches are being put in place for the Nov. 3-6 event.
Toys for Tots Set to Kick-off Holiday Campaign
Every year millions of families face the holidays wondering how they will give their children a Merry Christmas. While there is more to Christmas than gifts, no one wants to look in their children’s eyes and say Santa Claus won’t be visiting this year.
Shaw Library Gets New Web Site
CLEARFIELD – Have you gone online lately to look up the Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library? If you haven’t, go ahead and visit at www.ShawLibrary.org.
Thompson, Lawmakers Seek Assurances on Potentially Harmful EPA Wastewater Rule
BELLEFONTE – U.S. Reps. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-5), Mike Kelly (PA-3) and Keith Rothfus (PA-12) on Monday wrote to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy, regarding the “Zero Discharge” rule.
Elections Director Reviews Policy and Procedures, Dismisses Misinformation for Voters
CLEARFIELD – The Nov. 8 General Election is less than one week out. It’s expected to be an emotionally-charged election with heavy voter turnout due to the heightened interest in the presidential race.
CLEARFIELD – During a public meeting Oct. 26, the Clearfield-Lawrence Joint Committee presented its proposal to consolidate Clearfield Borough and Lawrence Township and to create the City of Clearfield. Since then, the committee’s full presentation has been made available to the public.
County Salary Board Oks Three Positions at CCRTA
CLEARFIELD – On Tuesday the Clearfield County Salary Board approved the creation of three positions at the county’s recreation and tourism authority.
Equipment, Proposed Consolidation with Clearfield Borough Top Lawrence Twp. Meeting
CLEARFIELD – Equipment purchases and discussion concerning the charter and agreement for the proposed consolidation with Clearfield Borough topped the Lawrence Township Supervisors’ meeting last night.
Nature Abounds Acquires Natural Biodiversity
DUBOIS – Nature Abounds, a national environmental non-profit, recently acquired Natural Biodiversity, a regional program focused on habitats and landscaping in the Kiski-Conemaugh watershed. The program was previously managed by the Conemaugh Valley Conservancy.
UPDATED: Lawrence Twp. Police Continuing Search for Missing Teen
CLEARFIELD – Lawrence Township police are continuing their search for a missing 15-year-old girl, Sadie Anne Jenkins.
Kephart Gets 50-100 Years in Prison for Having Sex with Girl
CLEARFIELD – A Curwensville man will be spending most of the rest of his life in prison for repeatedly having sex with a girl starting when she was 12 years old.
Wilson Gets 18-60 Years in Prison for Sexually Assaulting Several Girls
CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man accused of sexually assaulting several girls pleaded guilty Wednesday in Clearfield County Court.
Hearing Continued for Houtzdale Man Accused of Pointing Gun at EMTs
CLEARFIELD – The preliminary hearing was continued until Nov. 23 for a Houtzdale man accused of pointing a gun at emergency services workers who had responded to his residence.
Caine Accused of Removing Furnace from DuBois School District’s Property
DUBOIS – Charges have been filed against an employee accused of removing a furnace from the property of the DuBois School District.
WJAC-TV: Unoccupied House Catches Fire in Lawrence Twp.
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP – An unoccupied house caught fire early Thursday morning on White Road in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County.
Wigfield Waives Charges in Sexual Assault Case
CLEARFIELD – A former Clearfield County man accused of sexual assault waived all charges to court at his preliminary hearing Wednesday at the Clearfield County Jail.
Feds hit Penn State with historic $2.4 M in Sandusky case
The US Department of Education has fined Penn State University $2.4 million — the largest fine ever imposed for violating a law that requires universities to report crime on campuses — in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky case.