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.
SYKESVILLE – A Sykesville man is behind bars after he allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s residence and assaulted her.
Volunteers and Staff Prepare Blizzard Boxes
Just as the weather begins to change, CBT Bank employees, volunteers and Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging staff spent Monday morning preparing Blizzard Boxes at the Wal-Mart Distribution Center No. 6027.
JUST IN: Jefferson Co. Man Facing Animal Cruelty Charges
RINGGOLD TOWNSHIP – A 79-year-old Jefferson County man, Elmer F. Reed, is facing animal cruelty charges, according to state police at Punxsutawney.
Anne S. Thacik Auction Exceeds Expectations
CLEARFIELD – For more than three decades, Anne S. Thacik, either in body or spirit, has helped county senior citizens.
Santa Coming Back to Town on Dec. 2
CLEARFIELD – In a few short weeks, Clearfield will welcome Santa Claus back to town.
UPDATED: BREAKING: Hawk Run Man Charged with Criminal Homicide
MORRIS TOWNSHIP – A Hawk Run man was charged today with criminal homicide for allegedly shooting a 36-year-old Philipsburg man, Brett M. Bamat, Monday night at a Bass Lane residence in Morris Township.
Oil City Man Waives Hearing for Allegedly Fleeing from DUI Stop, Injuring Officers
CLEARFIELD – An Oil City man has been accused of fleeing the scene of a DUI traffic stop and injuring two Clearfield Borough police officers in late October.
Grampian Teen Waives Hearing in Sexual Assault Case
CLEARFIELD – A Grampian teen has been accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl who has autism.
Mother Uses Daughter’s Tragedy to Warn Others of Dangers of Drug Abuse
CLEARFIELD – No mother should have to write an obituary for her daughter. But when Michelle Schwartzmier put pen to paper to memorialize her daughter Casey one last time, she had no idea she was about to change lives within a schism of society most people would rather forget about.