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.
Coroner’s Office Issues Annual Report
CLEARFIELD – Clearfield County Coroner Kim Shaffer Snyder has released the office’s annual report for 2017. The following is the number of death investigations by month.
Lukens Accused of Felony Strangulation
DUBOIS – A DuBois man has been charged with felony strangulation for an assault on a woman.
JLL: DuBois Mall Isn’t Going Anywhere
DUBOIS – “The important thing is the DuBois Mall is open and ready for business.”
DuBois Woman Facing Charges for Allegedly Inappropriately Touching 7-Year-Old Boy
DUBOIS – Charges have been filed against a DuBois woman who allegedly inappropriately touched a 7-year-old boy.
UPDATE: External Lockdown Lifted at Clearfield Area Junior-Senior High School
CLEARFIELD – The external lockdown at the Clearfield Area Junior-Senior High School has been lifted, according to a spokesperson with the Lawrence Township police.
Houtzdale Woman’s Drug Trial Continued with Key Witness Hospitalized on Life Support
CLEARFIELD – On Monday a trial for a Houtzdale woman – who was allegedly part of her family’s cocaine operation – was continued due to the commonwealth’s key witness being hospitalized on life support.
Penn Highlands Clearfield and Lock Haven University Partner to Create “Sim Center”
CLEARFIELD – Nursing students and staff at Penn Highlands Clearfield will have a one-of-a-kind opportunity.
Mills Will Spend Up to 40 Years in Prison for Assaulting Three-Week-Old Daughter
CLEARFIELD – An Osceola Mills man will spend up to 40 years in state prison for assaulting his three-week old daughter.
Parents Express Concern to CASD After Lockdown
CLEARFIELD – Many parents were on hand at Monday night’s Clearfield school board meeting concerned with how the school district handled a lockdown situation earlier in the day and offering suggestions for the future.
Tapper Pleads Guilty in Burglary Case
CLEARFIELD – A Reynoldsville men accused of breaking into a residence and assaulting two people pleaded guilty to burglary Monday during sentencing court.
Clearfield Woman Wanted for Failure to Appear for Hearings in Assault, DUI Cases
CLEARFIELD – A 62-year-old Clearfield woman, Jane Gearhart, is wanted for failure to appear for two preliminary hearings Feb. 21, according to District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr.
Clearfield Co. Officials Working to Resolve Election Precinct Issues
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Commissioners, in conjunction with Solicitor Kim Kesner and the Elections Office, are working to resolve precinct issues in advance of the upcoming Primary Election.
Moshannon Valley School District Returns to “Normal” Operations After Threat
HOUTZDALE – The Moshannon Valley School District has returned to normal operations after a reported threat Wednesday morning.
JUST IN: Curwensville School No Longer Under Lockdown
CURWENSVILLE – A school lockdown is no longer in effect at this time in Curwensville, according to Superintendent Ronald A. Matchock.
Ullery Waives Hearing for Allegedly Breaking into Local Restaurant
CLEARFIELD – A former Curwensville man has been accused of breaking into a local restaurant.
CLEARFIELD – “Additional writing” was found near the end of the school day Wednesday at the Clearfield Area Junior-Senior High School, according to Superintendent Terry Struble.
Loans Get Cheaper for Clearfield Co. Businesses Looking to Expand, Renovate
CLEARFIELD – For Clearfield County businesses looking to expand or renovate, loans have gotten a bit cheaper.