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.
Woman Accused of Threatening to Shoot Her Husband Waives Hearing
DUBOIS – An Olanta woman accused of threatening to shoot her husband waived her right to a preliminary hearing Friday during centralized court at District Judge Pat Ford’s office.
Volunteers Celebrate Fifth Anniversary of Osceola Mills Community Library
OSCEOLA MILLS – Five years ago, the Osceola Mills branch of the Clearfield County Library was closed because of budget cuts. Fortunately for the residents of this area, it was not the end of their town’s library.
LT Supers to Hold First Public Meeting for CDBG Application
CLEARFIELD – The first public meeting for the Lawrence Township FFY 2017 Entitlement Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application will be held to obtain citizen views and comments on how CDBG funds are needed in their communities.
Hall Accused of Threatening Two Men With Gun
DUBOIS – A DuBois man is facing charges for threatening to kill two men with a gun.
County Employees Recognized for “Quick Thinking, Acting” During Annex Fire
CLEARFIELD – The four employees who battled a rooftop electrical fire on Election Day at the Clearfield County Courthouse Annex building were recognized at Tuesday’s commissioners’ meeting.
Clearfield Commissioners Invited to White House Conference
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Commissioners have been invited to the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.
BREAKING: Austin Waives Hearing for Allegedly Setting Apartment Fire to File False Insurance Claim
CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man has been accused of setting fire to his apartment to file a false insurance claim, and he waived his right to a preliminary hearing during centralized court Wednesday at the Clearfield County Jail.
BREAKING: CWD Found in the Wild in Clearfield County
Chronic wasting disease has spread to free-ranging deer in an area of the state where it previously had been detected only in captive deer.
Bylaws, Web site and Increased Tourism Top CCRTA Meeting
CLEARFIELD – Bylaws, the Web site and increased tourism topped the Clearfield County Recreation and Tourism Authority meeting yesterday.
Pittsburgh-based Charity Wants to Help Children in Clearfield Co.
CLEARFIELD – A Pittsburgh-based charity would like to help local children with disabilities, and is seeking the endorsement of the Clearfield County Commissioners.
CLEARFIELD – Both Clearfield County judges have accused Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts Brian Spencer of mismanaging the clerk’s office and causing a backlog in criminal paperwork at the courthouse.
Clearfield Revitalization Receives 2017 National Main Street Accreditation
CLEARFIELD – Clearfield Revitalization Corp. (CRC) has been designated as an accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center.
Muir Waives Hearing in Terroristic Threats Case
CLEARFIELD – A Philipsburg man accused of threatening to shoot another man in the head waived his right to a preliminary hearing during centralized court Wednesday.
