GANT’s ICYMI 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.
GANT’s ICYMI will be posted each weekend for your perusal. For most part, it will be filled with local headlines, but every now and again, a state, world or national story will make the list.
State Police: Man Wanted in Three Counties Hospitalized After High-speed Pursuit Ends in Crash
A man who state police sought May 24 in Wallaceton has been hospitalized after a high-speed pursuit ended in a crash during the early-morning hours Saturday.
BREAKING: Brookville Woman Accused of Producing, Disseminating Child Pornography
BROOKVILLE – A 29-year-old Brookville woman, Christine L. Nichols, has been accused of producing and disseminating child pornography.
Senate Passes Landmark Pension Reform Plan
HARRISBURG – The Senate approved a historic pension reform bill Monday that will transform public employee retirement benefits for the 21st century and limit future financial risks for taxpayers, according to Senator Wayne Langerholc Jr. (R-35).
Tourism to National Parks in Western Pennsylvania Create $88 Million in Economic Benefits
SHANKSVILLE – A new National Park Service report shows that 1,061,400 visitors to the five western Pennsylvania National Park Service sites in 2016 spent $64 million dollars in communities near the park.
Charges Filed Against DuBois Man for Allegedly Lying Naked in Doorway
DUBOIS – Charges have been filed against a DuBois man who was allegedly lying naked in a doorway.
Mortimer Waives Hearing for Alleged Burglary at Choice Cigarette Outlet
DUBOIS – A DuBois woman accused of burglary for entering a store she used to work in, waived her right to a preliminary hearing Friday during centralized court.
Jeffrey Buck Memorial Scholarship Awarded to Three Clearfield Co. Seniors
CLEARFIELD – Three Clearfield County seniors were recently awarded the Jeffrey Buck Memorial Scholarship.
County Approves 2017-18 Human Services Plan
CLEARFIELD – Clearfield County’s 2017-18 Human Services Plan was approved at Tuesday’s commissioners’ workshop meeting.
Lawrence Township Supervisors Open Bids for Turnpike Avenue Project
CLEARFIELD – Bids for a drainage improvement project in Lawrence Township are under review.
Ullery Waives Hearing in Local Pharmacy Robbery
CLEARFIELD – A Curwensville man accused of robbing a local pharmacy waived his right to a preliminary hearing during centralized court at the Clearfield County Jail.
Man to Stand Trial Over Police Seizure of Explosives at Clearfield Residence
CLEARFIELD – A fugitive staying at a Clearfield residence where explosive materials, including an active pipe bomb, were allegedly seized by police will stand trial.
BREAKING: House Sends Bipartisan Public Pension Reform Plan to Governor’s Desk
HARRISBURG – As part of the House Republican effort to reinvent the operations and priorities of Pennsylvania government, the House approved legislation to stop pension costs from draining critical taxpayer resources away from schools, law enforcement and other important programs, House leaders said today.
Honors Students Enrich Their Education in Berlin, Germany
DUBOIS – A group of six honors students from Penn State DuBois seized a unique opportunity to bolster their education through international travel this spring.
CLEARFIELD – Officials at Lock Haven University’s Clearfield campus are looking for ways to bring the community and students closer together while also utilizing nearly 100 acres of land available to the campus.