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.
Probation Department Launches Facebook Page, Aims to Collect More Fines, Costs, Restitution
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Probation Department is taking a different approach in order to collect more owed criminal monies with the launch of a Facebook page.
UPDATE: More Details Released About Deadly Domestic Disturbance in Bell Twp.
BELL TOWNSHIP – More details have been released about a deadly domestic disturbance that occurred during the early-morning hours Sunday in Bell Township.
Evans Pleads Guilty to Possessing Drugs
CLEARFIELD – A former Clearfield woman pleaded guilty to possessing drugs during a special sentencing session of court Monday.
Romeo and Juliet: A Tragic Comedy Opens Reitz Theater’s 2018 Season
DUBOIS – If you’ve seen local promotions for Shakespeare’s play “Romeo and Juliet” at the Reitz Theater as a “tragic comedy,” you may have thought: “that’s not how it was described in high school.”
Hoodie Hoo Plans Under Way; Volunteers Needed
CLEARFIELD – Plans for this year’s Hoodie Hoo Day in Clearfield are under way, according to organizer Jane Lee Yare.
Coalport Man Will Serve State Prison Time for Possessing Meth
CLEARFIELD – A Coalport man will spend time in state prison for possessing methamphetamine.
Clearfield Borough Declares Snow Emergency
CLEARFIELD – Clearfield Borough officials have declared a snow emergency. Officials are requesting assistance from residents and business owners with:
Commissioners OK Quarterly Payments to ATA
CLEARFIELD – On Tuesday the Clearfield County Commissioners passed a resolution to provide its local funding match to the Area Transportation Authority.
LT Solicitor Finds Engineering Firm’s Response to Letter with Sewer Questions “Disconcerting”
CLEARFIELD – At the end of Tuesday’s Lawrence Township Supervisors’ meeting, Solicitor James Naddeo informed the supervisors of a situation he said he finds “disconcerting.”
Public Invited to THON Dancer Send-off Dinner, Hair Auction
DUBOIS – Members of the Community are invited to help support the efforts of THON by attending the Dancer Send-off Dinner and Hair Auction slated for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, in the student union at Penn State DuBois.
Curwensville Borough Declares Snow Emergency
CURWENSVILLE – Sarah Curulla, Curwensville Borough Council president, has declared a snow emergency. It’s in effect for Curwensville Borough until further notice.
Clearfield Teen Charged with Aggravated Assault in Police Pursuit Waives Hearing
CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield teen has been charged with aggravated assault – a second-degree felony – after attempting to flee from local authorities Jan. 28.
Defendants Appear for Hearings in Clearfield Drug Investigation
CLEARFIELD – Three defendants were scheduled for preliminary hearings Wednesday in cases that resulted from an investigation into a nine-month-old baby testing positive for drugs.
Corman Pleads Guilty to Trying to Smuggle Drugs into Jail
CLEARFIELD – A Kylertown man who tried to smuggle drugs into the county jail pleaded guilty Tuesday during sentencing court.
Moore Waives Hearing in Statutory Sexual Assault Case
CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man has been accused of having sex with a 14-year-old girl.
Finances and Inmate Altercation Top Prison Board Meeting
CLEARFIELD – Finances and an “extraordinary occurrence” topped Thursday’s Clearfield County Prison Board meeting.