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.
View Final Joint Agreement Proposing the “City of Clearfield”
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield-Lawrence Joint Committee has released its final draft of the joint agreement/home rule charter that was created for the proposed consolidation of Clearfield Borough and Lawrence Township into the “City of Clearfield.”
Commonwealth Rests in Myers’ Rape Case
CLEARFIELD – The commonwealth rested Tuesday afternoon in the trial for a Madera man who has been accused of forcing a girl to have sex with him over a three-year period beginning in 2012.
With 122 Members, House Republican Majority Chooses 2017-18 Leadership Team
HARRISBURG – The 122 members of the incoming Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus on Tuesday once again elected Rep. Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny County) as their choice for speaker of the House of Representatives and Rep. Dave Reed (R-Indiana County) as majority leader for the 2017-18 legislative session.
Wastewater Treatment Facility to be 90% Operational
CLEARFIELD – The wastewater treatment facility project will be 90 percent operational by Friday with flow switched from the old plant to the new one this week, according to Jim Balliet of Gwin, Dobson & Foreman during yesterday’s Clearfield Municipal Authority meeting.
No Tax Increase in Lawrence Township’s Draft Budget
CLEARFIELD – A draft budget for 2017 was approved for advertisement at last night’s Lawrence Township meeting. The budget is balanced and there will not be a tax increase for 2017.
MVEDP Board Member Election Completed, Officers Installed
PHILIPSBURG – Officials of the Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership have announced that five candidates for seats on the partnership’s board of directors have been elected for three-year terms on the board.
Suspects in Clearfield Drug Bust Appear for Hearings
CLEARFIELD- Several people facing felony drug charges were scheduled for preliminary hearings Wednesday during centralized court.
Myers’ Rape Case Goes to Jury Today
CLEARFIELD – The case against a Madera man who has been accused of forcing a girl to have sexual relations with him over a three-year period beginning in 2012 will go to the jury Thursday morning.
BREAKING: Myers Found Not Guilty in Sex Abuse Case
CLEARFIELD – A jury of eight women and four men found a Madera man who was accused of raping and sexually assaulting a girl over a three-year period beginning in 2012 not guilty of all charges after deliberating for approximately two hours Thursday.
Swales Honored as Pennsylvania Business Central’s Foremost Under 40
STATE COLLEGE– Pennsylvania Business Central recently honored 41 young professionals and forward thinkers in their list of 2016 Foremost Under 40.
Clearfield Borough Appoints New Council Member and Holds the Line on Taxes in Preliminary Budget
CLEARFIELD – Clearfield Borough welcomed a new council member and voted to hold the line on taxes for another year in its preliminary budget.
Clearfield Borough Approves Lot Consolidation for Continental Carbonics
CLEARFIELD – An existing business is opening the doors to a “spin-off” business looking to start building in Clearfield later this winter.