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.
Judge Denies Accused Heroin Dealer’s Request for Lower Bail
CLEARFIELD – A DuBois man accused of selling heroin that caused at least two overdoses was in court Friday asking for his bail to be lowered.
PA Task Force One Departs for Texas; 45 Members Receive Federal Mobilization Orders
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf announced that 45 members of PA Task Force One, Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, recently departed from Philadelphia to report immediately to Fort Worth, Texas to assist in water rescue and search and rescue efforts there as Hurricane Harvey continues to bring rain to the Gulf Coast.
BREAKING: Johnsonburg Woman Accused of Stabbing Husband
RIDGWAY TOWNSHIP – A 70-year-old Johnsonburg woman, Theresa A. Steudler, has been accused of stabbing her husband Monday at a Silver Creek Road residence in Ridgway Township.
Sheetz Announces Opening of New Store in State College
STATE COLLEGE —Sheetz, one of America’s fastest-growing family-owned and operated convenience retailers for more than 65 years, has announced the upcoming opening of its new store in State College. The opening is scheduled for Thursday at the new store located at 223 Colonnade Blvd.
Starr Hill Vineyard & Winery Announces New Location at Johnstown Wal-Mart
JOHNSTOWN – After spending several years in the 1960’s and 1970’s perfecting the art of German winemaking, Ken Starr opened Starr Hill Vineyard & Winery in 2005.
Landmark Animal Protection Legislation Becomes Law
HARRISBURG – On Monday Gov. Tom Wolf reminded Pennsylvanians that the first significant strengthening of Pennsylvania’s animal protection statutes in nearly 30 years, Act 10 of 2017, becomes law.
How to Help Survivors of Hurricane Harvey While Making Smart Choices
HARRISBURG – A tremendous number of people, businesses and service organizations throughout the country are collecting and donating goods and services to assist storm survivors in Texas.
Local Officials Oppose Proposed Boggs Township Landfill
CLEARFIELD – Once again the possibility of a landfill in Boggs Township looms on the horizon, and county and local officials are preparing to fight what they and many citizens in the county consider detrimental to Clearfield County’s environment and citizens.
CLEARFIELD – After the Local Municipality Involvement Process meeting regarding PA Waste LLC’s new application for the Camp Hope Run Landfill in Boggs Township, members of the press met with representatives of the state Department of Environmental Protection and also some local officials.
CLEARFIELD – Prothonotary Brian Spencer has filed an appeal to a judge’s order setting time frames for the completion of criminal court paperwork.
Clearfield Teen Waives Hearing for Allegedly Burglarizing Local Grocery Store
CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield teen has been accused of burglarizing a local grocery store and stealing cigarettes, which were to sell in order for him to get money for food.
UPDATE: BREAKING: Homicide Investigation Under Way; Coroner Says Body Not Yet Identified
PIKE TOWNSHIP – Authorities say a homicide investigation has been launched after a body was found Wednesday in a wooded area off Walker Road in Pike Township.
Teen Accused of Illegally Concealing Firearm While High on Meth Waives Hearing
CLEARFIELD – A local teen has been accused of illegally concealing a firearm while being high on methamphetamine.
