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.
Former Employee to Stand Trial for Allegedly Setting Fires at Assisted Living Facility
DUBOIS – A former employee will stand trial for allegedly setting fires at a Sandy Township assisted living facility.
Court Releases New Pennsylvania Congressional Maps
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court released new congressional district lines Monday, replacing the old Republican-drawn maps in time for the state’s May primary.
BJW Fire Company to Host “Smoke Showin’” Event
WOODLAND – Plans are currently under way for the BJW Fire Company to host its first-ever “Smoke Showin’” event this summer.
Clearfield School Board Discusses Tracking Costs of Field Trips in Budget
CLEARFIELD – Clearfield students take field trips every year and tracking their costs in the budget was a topic of discussion at Monday night’s school board committee meeting.
Struble Releases Open Letter on School Safety
CLEARFIELD – School safety is a concern for not only parents, but also the local community as a whole.
Trump to Pennsylvania Republicans: Fight newly drawn congressional map
President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that Republicans should take a newly drawn map of congressional district lines in Pennsylvania to the US Supreme Court.
Clearfield School District Having Issues with Groups Following Facility Use Procedures
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield Area School District is having issues with groups following its facility use request procedure, said Superintendent Terry Struble on Monday night.
Brubaker Pleads Guilty to Bringing Large Quantities of Meth to Clearfield Co.
CLEARFIELD – A New Providence man pleaded guilty Tuesday to bringing large quantities of methamphetamine into Clearfield County.
CMA Engineer: Pine Grove North Water Main Project May Get Extension
CLEARFIELD – The Pine Grove North water main extension project may get an extension of its own, according to Engineer Jim Balliet of Gwin, Dobson & Foreman Inc. engineers of Altoona.
LT Supers: Commerce Park Would Be “Ideal” Location for Mini Casino
CLEARFIELD – At the end of Tuesday’s meeting, the Lawrence Township Supervisors gave a press release regarding Category 4 mini-casinos.
Martell Wanted for Failure to Appear for Hearing in Theft Case
CLEARFIELD – An 18-year-old Clearfield man, Gregory Martell Jr., is wanted for failure to appear for a preliminary hearing in a theft case on Feb. 14, according to District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr.
JUST IN: PSP Investigating “Possible Threat of Violence” Made at Philipsburg-Osceola High School
PHILIPSBURG – A 15-year-old male student made a “possible threat of violence” Tuesday at the Philipsburg-Osceola High School, according to a public safety statement issued by Pennsylvania State Police.
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) – The Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a fugitive from justice.
LT Supers Address Several Items of Business
CLEARFIELD – Several items of business were discussed during Tuesday’s Lawrence Township Supervisor’s meeting.
Two CCJ Corrections Officers to Stand Trial in Inmate Assault Case
CLEARFIELD – On Wednesday three Clearfield County Jail corrections officers appeared for a preliminary hearing for allegedly being involved with assaulting an inmate in June of last year.
EXPLOREJEFFERSON: Update: Man Facing Charges in Jefferson County Drug Death
ROSE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) – A DuBois man is facing felony charges relating to his alleged role in delivering heroin to a man who died from an overdose.
UPDATE: State Police Take DuBois Man into Custody in Drug Death Case
The Pennsylvania State Police, in conjunction with the office of Jefferson County District Attorney Jeff Burkett, have taken 32-year-old Ryan Keith Saline of DuBois into custody for his alleged role in delivering heroin to a man who died from an overdose.
Clearfield Salvation Army Seeks Volunteers for After-School, Summer Lunch and Literacy Programs
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield Salvation Army offers a free, three-day after-school program.
EXPLOREJEFFERSON: Four Separate School Threats Made By Punxsy Students This Week
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT) — In the wake of the Parkland, Fla. shooting Feb. 14, the Punxsutawney Area School District had to deal with multiple threats this week.