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.
Burkett to Stand Trial for Setting Several Fires in Sandy Twp.
DUBOIS – A DuBois man will stand trial for setting several fires in the area.
Clearfield Man Accused of Shooting AK-47 from a Moving Truck
DUBOIS – Charges have been filed against a Clearfield man who allegedly shot an AK- 47 from the window of a moving truck.
Wolf Administration Introduces Opioid Prescribing Guidelines for Workers’ Compensation
HARRISBURG – On Monday the Wolf Administration introduced opioid prescribing guidelines for workers’ compensation to help health care providers determine when opioids are appropriate for treatment of someone injured on the job.
DEP to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Camp Hope Run Landfill Permit Application
WILLIAMSPORT – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public hearing to accept public comments regarding the municipal waste application by PA Waste LLC, for a permit to construct the proposed Camp Hope Run Landfill, located in Boggs Township, Clearfield County.
Bill Would Protect Members of Volunteer Emergency Services
HARRISBURG – A bill introduced by Senators Randy Vulakovich (R-38) and Scott Martin (R-13) would ensure members of volunteer fire and ambulance companies would be covered under the state’s Workers’ Compensation program if they are injured in the line of duty.
Grampian Man Gets State Prison for Sexually Assaulting Autistic Girl
CLEARFIELD – A Grampian man accused of sexually assaulting an autistic girl will be serving time in state prison.
No Quorum for Clearfield Municipal Authority Meeting
CLEARFIELD – There was no quorum at Tuesday’s Clearfield Municipal Authority meeting.
LT Supers Discuss Numerous Items
CLEARFIELD – A number of items were briefly discussed and voted on during the short Lawrence Township Supervisors’ meeting on Tuesday night.
BREAKING: CCCTC Aide Charged with Allegedly Inappropriately Touching Student in Locker Room
CLEARFIELD – A school aide inappropriately touched a female student in the locker room at the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center, Lawrence Township police say in court documents.
Salem United Methodist Church Celebrates 170th Anniversary with Homecoming Service
WEST DECATUR – “Come to the church by the wildwood; Oh, come to the church in the vale; No spot is so dear to my childhood; As the little brown church in the vale” is the ringing chorus to the beloved hymn by William Pitts.
Stover Accused of Sexually Assaulting Six-year-old Girl
HOUTZDALE – A local man has been accused of sexually assaulting a young girl.
Suspected Clearfield Drug Dealer Waives Hearing
CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man is facing charges for allegedly being involved with the distribution of illegal drugs in the local area.
Local Leaders Planning to Bridge Gap Between Jobs and Skilled Workers
CLEARFIELD – The gap between jobs and skilled technical workers has been getting bigger over the years, and some local leaders are planning to change that.