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.
Kavelak: More Students Eating at School with CASD’s Implementation of Free Breakfast, Lunch Program
CLEARFIELD – More students have been eating school meals with the Clearfield Area School District’s implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision at the beginning of the 2018-19 year, reported Food Services Director Jeff Kavelak at Monday night’s school board meeting.
Curwensville Borough Meeting Ends Abruptly When Reporter Protests Executive Session
CURWENSVILLE – The Curwensville Borough Council committee meeting ended abruptly Monday night when a member of the press protested the closing of the meeting for an executive session, stating that it was in violation of the state’s Sunshine Act.
Curwensville Borough Council Discusses Phone Vote Taken Regarding Purchase of Police Vehicle
CURWENSVILLE – During the committee meeting for Curwensville Borough Council Monday night, council discussed a phone vote taken in regards to purchasing a 2008 Dodge Charger police vehicle from the Morris-Cooper Regional Police Department for $3,000.
Morrisdale Man Accused of Assaulting Toddler After “Accident” in Bathtub
MORRIS TOWNSHIP – A 23-year-old Morrisdale man has been accused of assaulting a toddler on Sunday night.
DuBois City Closing Park’s Restrooms, Pavilions Due to Recent Vandalism
DUBOIS – Restrooms and pavilions will be closed at the DuBois City Park, council decided at Monday night’s regular meeting.
Election Board Issues Report Regarding Bradford Twp.’s Redistricting Petition
CLEARFIELD – On Tuesday the Clearfield County Election Board issued its report on its findings and recommendation with regards to Bradford Township’s petition to redistrict its election precincts.
‘Grandfamilies’ Bills Signed into Law
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf on Tuesday signed two bills – now Acts 88 and 89 – into law that will support grandparents raising grandchildren, many because of the opioid epidemic.
EXPLOREJEFFERSON: Driver in Crash that Killed Police Officer Was High on Meth
JEFFERSON COUNTY – A driver killed in a two-vehicle crash last month that also claimed the life of an off-duty police officer was found to be high on meth, according to the results of a toxicology report released this week.
CLEARFIELD – Dr. John W. Zesiger, Moshannon Valley School District superintendent, was present at Tuesday’s Clearfield County Commissioners’ meeting to discuss if there was still a possibility of having a sheriff’s deputy serve as a school resource officer.
Munson Woman Waives Hearing in Child Endangerment Case
CLEARFIELD – A Munson woman has been accused of not supervising and caring for a young boy she was babysitting.
Throwback Thursday: First Historical Society Dinner
Today, Oct. 25, is the day of the Clearfield County Historical Society’s annual dinner.
Beccaria Man Accused of Burglarizing Mo-Valley H.S., Stealing Student Driver Vehicle Waives Hearing
CLEARFIELD – A Beccaria man has been accused of burglarizing the Moshannon Valley High School and stealing the student driver vehicle.
Philipsburg Woman Accused of Receiving Drug Package Waives Hearing
CLEARFIELD – A Philipsburg woman has been accused of receiving a drug package in the mail.
PennDOT Invites the Public to Vote for “Fan Favorite” in District 2’s Paint the Plow Contest
CLEARFIELD – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to choose the “Fan Favorite” of the District 2 Paint the Plow contest by “liking” their favorite in the contest photo album on the PennDOT Facebook page.
Community Invited to DuBois Monument Rededication, Light-up
DUBOIS – All members of the community are invited to take part in a rededication and light-up ceremony for the John DuBois Monument at Penn State DuBois.
