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.
Clearly Ahead Increasing Marketing Efforts to Bring New Industry to Clearfield Co.
CLEARFIELD – Clearly Ahead has increased its marketing efforts to bring new industry to the area using cutting edge media formats and strategies within the economic development arena.
Former DuBois Man Waives Hearing in Assault Case
DUBOIS – A former DuBois man accused of assaulting his roommate waived his right to a preliminary hearing Friday during centralized court in DuBois.
JUST IN: Punxsutawney Woman Accused of Wrongfully Entering into Timbering Contracts
YOUNG TOWNSHIP – A 70-year-old Punxsutawney woman, Lana S. Laughbaum, has been accused of felony theft in three, different cases for wrongfully entering into timbering contracts.
MDJ Morris Addresses Clearfield Borough’s Abandoned Property Issue
CLEARFIELD – Magisterial District Judge Mike Morris is addressing an abandoned property issue on Merrill Street in Clearfield Borough.
Clearfield School Board to Consider Harmony’s Withdrawal from CCCTC
CLEARFIELD – The Harmony Area School District is requesting to withdraw as a sending district of the Clearfield County Career & Technology Center.
McElwee Wanted for Not Appearing for Court in Drug Case
CLEARFIELD – A 21-year-old DuBois man, Nicholas McElwee, is wanted for not appearing for court in a drug case.
WJAC-TV: State Police Investigating Homicide in Madera
MADERA – Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a homicide that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Madera.
Woman Pleads Guilty to Selling Meth, Possessing Drugs at Jail
CLEARFIELD – A DuBois woman accused of selling methamphetamine and possessing drugs at the jail, pleaded guilty Monday in Clearfield County Court.
PA Launches Opioid Dashboard; What Does Data Show for Clearfield County?
Federal, state and local officials have been forced to go to combat with a crisis that’s become very deadly – opioids.
Hyde Sanitary Sewer Overflow and Water Main Extension Top CMA Meeting
CLEARFIELD – Concerns regarding closing the Hyde Sanitary Sewer Overflow and also plans to possibly extend the water main extension project topped the Clearfield Municipal Authority’s meeting Tuesday.
Tew Gets State Sentence for Possessing Drugs
CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man was given a state sentence after he pleaded guilty to possessing drugs Tuesday during plea and sentencing court.
CLEARFIELD – A gate blocking access to a cemetery and private property and concerns about a possible casino topped the Lawrence Township Supervisors’ meeting Tuesday night.
YOUNG TOWNSHIP – A 70-year-old Punxsutawney woman, Lana S. Laughbaum, who has been accused of wrongfully entering into timbering contracts, is facing a felony theft charge in a new case.
Hearing Continued in Morrisdale Man’s Attempted Homicide Case
CLEARFIELD – A Morrisdale man has been accused of firing gunshots at his step-son during a domestic dispute.
Wolf Administration Takes Step to Help Law Enforcement Combat Synthetic Fentanyl
HARRISBURG – The Wolf Administration today announced synthetic fentanyl-related substances will now be classified as Schedule I drugs, making them illegal substances.
CBT Bank Employees Move into Significant New Roles with Riverview Bank
CLEARFIELD – Five CBT Bank employees were recently appointed to expanded senior level roles within Riverview Bank and its operating divisions, CBT Bank and Citizens Neighborhood Bank.
BREAKING: DEP Approves Permit for Underground Injection Well in Clearfield County
PITTSBURGH – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today approved an underground injection control (UIC) well for disposal of wastewater associated with oil and natural gas production.
BREAKING: Victim Identified in Madera Homicide
MADERA – District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. has identified the victim in the homicide that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Madera.