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.
Rotary Citizen of the Year is Catherine Ross
CLEARFIELD – The 2016 Clearfield Rotary Citizen of the Year is Catherine Ross of Clearfield.
Residents of Clearfield Borough Reminded to Dispose of Christmas Trees Properly
CLEARFIELD – Trees were the talk of the town Thursday at the Clearfield Borough Council work session.
Watch This Year’s Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
The annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, arranged by the Department of General Services (DGS) in cooperation with various organizations, is always a highlight of the yuletide season in central Pennsylvania.
Grenier Pleads Guilty for Not Delivering Grave Markers
CLEARFIELD – A former Reynoldsville man accused of not delivering grave markers to his clients has signed a plea agreement in his four most recent cases.
County Oks CDBG Funding Application
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Commissioners approved resolutions authorizing the submission of the 2016 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application at Tuesday’s regular meeting.
BREAKING: Curwensville Couple Accused of Making Sexual Videos with Dog
Editor’s Note: This GANT News story contains graphic content.
CLEARFIELD – A Curwensville couple has been accused of making sexual videos with a dog, according to court paperwork filed with the office of Magisterial District Judge Richard Ireland.
DASD to Consider Proposed Elementary School Closures
DUBOIS – Members of the DuBois Area School Board have announced plans for considering the proposed closures of three elementary schools, which are located in Sykesville, Luthersburg and Penfield.
Ridgway Heritage Council Honored at Chamber Dinner
RIDGWAY – The Ridgway Heritage Council was recently honored by the Ridgway-Elk Chamber of Commerce and the Borough of Ridgway at the chamber’s annual dinner, for the Heritage Council’s two decades of “invaluable volunteer efforts” supporting downtown economic redevelopment.
CCRTA Deals with Lingering Concerns Regarding Former Employees, Other Matters
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Recreation and Tourism Authority board dealt with some lingering concerns regarding former employees and other matters yesterday and also heard a presentation on marketing.
Local Legislators Announce Grants for Clearfield County Municipalities
CLEARFIELD – State Reps. Matt Gabler (R-DuBois) and Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield) have announced the awarding of grants to three Clearfield County municipalities through the Community Conservation Partnerships Program (CCCP).
Clearfield Co. Cited in Audit for Misusing Act 13 Funds
CLEARFIELD – Clearfield County has been cited for the misuse of Act 13/Marcellus Shale Impact Fee funding, according to a performance audit released this month by Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale.
Swales Reviews 2016 at Clearly Ahead Luncheon
CLEARFIELD – At Thursday afternoon’s annual luncheon, Chief Executive Officer Rob Swales of Clearly Ahead Development, the county’s economic development corporation, gave a review of the past year.
Clearfield Borough Council Discusses Proposed Consolidation
CLEARFIELD – Preparations continue for a critical step in the process of the proposed consolidation of Clearfield Borough and Lawrence Township into one municipality.