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.
DuBois Man Waives Charges in Meth Case
DUBOIS – A DuBois man facing charges for selling methamphetamine waived his right to a preliminary hearing Friday during centralized court.
Girls’ Birthday Party Raises Funds for Boy Diagnosed with Leukemia
CLEARFIELD – A pair of St. Francis School first-grade students celebrated their birthdays together on April 8.
AG: $5M Heroin Pipeline from NY to York to Altoona Shut Down
YORK — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced criminal charges against 15 people for their roles in a drug pipeline that distributed and sold 15,000 bricks of heroin in York and Blair counties over a two-year period. The heroin sold for approximately $5 million.
Inmate Accused in Houtzdale Riot Continues to Ask to Withdraw Guilty Plea
CLEARFIELD – A state prison inmate charged for his involvement with a riot in State Correctional Institution at Houtzdale is continuing to ask for his guilty plea to be withdrawn.
Tejeda to Stand Trial for Allegedly Assaulting Police Officers
DUBOIS – A DuBois man will stand trial for allegedly fighting with and assaulting police officers who found him trying to break into a DuBois residence.
Clearfield County Center Obtains Associate Membership to National Children’s Alliance
CLEARFIELD – The Child Advocacy Center of Clearfield County (CAC-CC) has obtained Associate Membership to the National Children’s Alliance (NCA), District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. announced today.
Jim Burton Will Be Back in the Morning
ALTOONA – Meteorologist Jim Burton will join K.C. Kantz, Colleen Nelson and meteorologist Christy Shields on weekdays on WTAJ News This Morning.
Clearfield County Historical Society Receives Trophy Elk for Display
CLEARFIELD – The board of directors of the Clearfield County Historical Society have announced that it will receive and permanently display the head and antler rack of the largest poached bull elk in Pennsylvania history.
Commissioners Approve Appointing Individuals for Posting, Personal Service for 2017 Upset Tax Sale
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Commissioners proceeded with preparations for the county’s annual upset tax sales at Tuesday’s regular board meeting.
Commissioners Proclaim April 9-15 National Library Week
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Commissioners recognized the importance of local libraries at their regular board meeting Tuesday.
French Accused of Sexually Assaulting Man with Mental Disability
CLEARFIELD – Michael James French, 45, of Eldred has been accused of sexually assaulting a man with a mental disability, according to court paperwork filed with the office of Magisterial District Judge Richard Ireland.
SRAC Plans Statue; Stinky Run Project Gets Approval
CLEARFIELD – A little piece of history is coming to the Clearfield Riverwalk.
Continental Carbonic Looking to Hire
CLEARFIELD – A new business is looking for a solid work force to fill 60-75 full-time jobs.