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.
Drive Collects Over 1,000 Books for 8-year-old’s Project
CLEARFIELD – Sometimes a good deed is its own reward.
League on Social Services Board Announces New Executive Officer
CLEARFIELD – Members of Clearfield County League on Social Services Inc.’s board of directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Jackie Diehl Syktich as the new executive officer.
Clearfield Municipal Authority Hears About Cost Savings by Purchasing Backhoe
CLEARFIELD – Board members heard an update on cost savings between subcontracting and purchasing a backhoe for excavation during yesterday’s Clearfield Municipal Authority meeting.
LT Super Asked if Questions Remain About Possible Consolidation with Clearfield Borough
CLEARFIELD – Gigi Gearheart attended the Lawrence Township Supervisors’ meeting yesterday and asked Chairman Randy Powell about any questions he still had regarding possible consolidation with Clearfield Borough after meeting with consolidation committee members last month.
Bell Sentenced to State Prison for Hiding from, Fighting with Police
CLEARFIELD – A DuBois man who hid from and then fought with police was sentenced to state prison Tuesday in Clearfield County Court.
Eric Frein Guilty of Murder in Ambush of State Troopers
Eric Frein was found guilty Wednesday of killing a Pennsylvania state trooper and wounding another in a 2014 ambush.
Causer, Gabler Support Legislation to Examine, Improve Delivery of Emergency Services
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) and Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) today joined their House colleagues in unanimously passing legislation that would establish a special bipartisan, bicameral legislative commission to recommend improvements to the manner in which emergency services are delivered in Pennsylvania.
Senator Langerholc Joins Coal Caucus
HARRISBURG – As regulatory burdens threaten to cripple an already-struggling coal industry, Senator Wayne Langerholc Jr. (R-35) has joined the Senate’s Coal Caucus to help revive coal as an affordable and reliable source of energy.
French to Stand Trial for Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Man with Mental Disability
CLEARFIELD – Michael James French, 45, of Eldred, who has been accused of sexually assaulting a man with a mental disability, will stand trial.
Former Cemetery Secretary/Treasurer’s Case Comes Up in Court
CLEARFIELD – A Virginia woman charged with theft in relation to the activities of two local cemeteries was back in court Tuesday.
BREAKING: Oswalt Facing Felony Strangulation Charge
CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man has been accused of felony strangulation, according to court paperwork filed at the office of Magisterial District Judge Richard Ireland.
Riverview and CBT Announce Merger of Equals Transaction
Riverview Financial Corp., headquartered in Harrisburg, and CBT Financial Corp., headquartered in Clearfield, jointly announced today the execution of an agreement and plan of merger pursuant to which CBT will merge with and into Riverview in a transaction valued at approximately $50 million.
Neeper, Curry Receive Promotions
CLEARFIELD – Two Clearfield Borough police officers received promotions.