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.
Wolf Announces Prison Inmate Population Drops for Fourth Consecutive Year After Record Reduction
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf announced Monday that the number of inmates in the Pennsylvania state prison system dropped for the fourth consecutive calendar year, according to new statistics released by the Department of Corrections (DOC).
Curwensville Man Wanted in Drug Case
CLEARFIELD – A 28-year-old Curwensville man, Derrick Graham, is wanted for his failure to appear at Criminal Call on Jan. 11, announced District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. on Monday.
Struble Out as Clearfield School Superintendent at End of Current Contract
CLEARFIELD – Superintendent Terry Struble will be out as the top leader of the Clearfield Area School District when his current contract expires at the end of June.
Burglars Destroy Camp in Lawrence Township, Police Say
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP – Burglars destroyed the inside of a camp on Dimeling Bloom Road in Lawrence Township, police say.
CASD Seeking Bids for River Road Property
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield Area School District is seeking sealed bids for its property located on River Road, Clearfield.
CLEARFIELD – Clearfield County is applying for federal grant funding to help combat sexual assault, domestic and dating violence and stalking.
Osceola Mills Man’s Child Abuse Case Comes Up in Motions Court
CLEARFIELD – The case against an Osceola Mills man charged for assaulting his 3-week-old daughter was scheduled for motions court Tuesday.
State Police Warn of “Sweetheart Scams”
RIDGWAY – State police are warning local dating and match-making Web site users to protect themselves against “sweetheart scams.”
Local Pair Accused in Prescription Drug Scheme Waives Hearings
CLEARFIELD – A local pair – including a former medical physician assistant practicing with an expired registration and license – is accused of conspiring in a prescription drug scheme.
Clearfield Commissioners Pass Statement of Support for Guard and Reserve
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Commissioners are showing their support of the men and women serving in the Guard and Reserve.
Sykesville Man Accused of Setting Fires at Fayette Resources
SANDY TOWNSHIP – Steven M. Rode, 23, of Sykesville is accused of setting four fires at a DuBois facility serving people with disabilities.
BREAKING: Clearfield Man Facing Child Pornography Charges
CLEARFIELD – A 48-year-old Clearfield man is facing felony charges for allegedly possessing child pornography.