GANT ICYMI: Week of Jan. 21

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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.

Do You Have New Year Fitness Goals? Clearfield YMCA Can Help

It’s a new year and many people take stock of their lives and decide to make some changes. And for many people, those changes include getting fit and losing weight.

Clearfield/Jefferson Drug and Alcohol Commission: A Resource for Addiction Treatment

DUBOIS – With half of January in the books, many are working to stay on track with their New Year’s resolutions.

CASD to Consider Improvements to Tennis Courts at CAJSHS, Outdoor Basketball Court at CAES

CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield school board is considering improvements to the tennis courts at the Clearfield Area Junior-Senior High School and to the outdoor basketball court at the Clearfield Area Elementary School.

Rockton Man Waives Hearing in Burglary Case

DUBOIS – A Rockton man accused of breaking into cars, a mobile home and a garage waived his right to a preliminary hearing Friday during centralized court in DuBois.

CCCF Awards Funds to Child Advocacy Center

CLEARFIELD – Among the grants awarded recently by the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation is one for the Child Advocacy Center of Clearfield County.

Haverly Sentenced to State Prison in Drug Case

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield woman accused of having drugs in her home was sentenced to state prison Monday during colloquy court.

Merritts Pleads Guilty to Being Part of Large Drug Ring

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield woman accused of being part of a large drug ring was scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday during plea and sentencing court.

Clearfield County Mulling Options for New Voting System

CLEARFIELD – State officials are mandating counties to be equipped with new voting systems, leaving the Clearfield County Commissioners to choose a system and figure out how it will be paid for.

LT Supers Deny Permit for Proposed Suboxone Clinic

CLEARFIELD – The Lawrence Township Supervisors took decisive action at Tuesday’s meeting in regards to a potential nuisance in the township.

EXPLOREJEFFERSON: Jefferson County Man Busted in Undercover Sex Trafficking Sting

BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – A Jefferson County man was arrested on Tuesday as part of an undercover sex trafficking sting in Brookville Borough.

EXPLOREJEFFERSON: BREAKING NEWS: Man Who Murdered Curwensville Woman Sentenced Up to 20 Years in Prison

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Damien Ditz was sentenced to 10 to 20 years in state prison by Clarion County Judge James Arner on Wednesday for the murder of his girlfriend, Katrina Seaburn, on March 1, 2017.

BREAKING: Crews Battling Warehouse Fire at Walker Lumber

BRADFORD TOWNSHIP – Numerous crews are battling a “fully-involved” warehouse fire at Walker Lumber Co., in Bradford Township, according to Clearfield County 911.

EXPLOREJEFFERSON: Reynoldsville Teen Who Sparked Viral Christmas Card Request Passes Away

REYNOLDSVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – Maddox Hyde, the Reynoldsville teenager whose request for Christmas cards sparked global support, has lost his battle with cancer.

EXPLOREJEFFERSON: Judge Says ‘No Satisfactory Outcome’ in Sentencing Man Who Murdered Curwensville Woman to Serve 10-20 Years

CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Saying he understood that there could be “no satisfactory outcome,” Clarion County Judge James Arner sentenced Damien Ditz to 10 to 20 years in state prison for the murder of his girlfriend, Katrina Seaburn on March 1, 2017.

Fire Causes Estimated $1 Million in Damage at Walker Lumber

BRADFORD TOWNSHIP – Numerous crews battled a massive warehouse fire Wednesday night at Walker Lumber Co., in Bradford Township.

Oswalt Waives Hearing in Drug Case

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man has been charged after police found bags of drugs and associated paraphernalia hidden in an oven.

Langerholc Urges Municipalities, Local Organizations to Apply Now for State Recreation, Conservation Grants

HARRISBURG – The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has begun accepting applications for the latest round of grants for community conservation and recreational projects, according to Senator Wayne Langerholc Jr., (R-35), who encourages local organizations to take advantage of the funding.

Gov. Wolf Provides Update on Impact of Federal Government Shutdown

HARRISBURG – With the federal government shutdown entering a second month, Gov. Tom Wolf has provided an update on how his administration is working to minimize the impact on Pennsylvanians.

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