Obituary Notice: Raymond J. Gmerek

Raymond J. Gmerek, Sr, 74, Philipsburg, passed away at 7:40 p.m., May 22, 2012 at his residence. He was born July 5, 1937 at Morann, a son of the late Maxemilian and Elizabeth (Mick) Gmerek. Raymond was a parishioner of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Philipsburg and retired as a laborer from J.H. France [...]

Morrisdale Man Suffers Major Injuries in Automobile Accident

COOPER TOWNSHIP –  A Morrisdale man was transported for treatment following an automobile accident on state Route 53. According to the state police in Clearfield, Ryan M. Gaines was traveling north when he lost control of his Ford Explorer as he rounded a left curve. The vehicle traveled across the southbound lane and up an [...]

Annual Triathlon Takes Participants on a Tour of Clearfield, Curwensville Areas

Participants from all over took part in the Clearfield County Conservation District’s Upper West Branch Triathlon on Saturday. Curwensville Borough Mayor Holly Komonczi, who also serves as the executive director of the county’s tourism authority, welcomed participants and encouraged them to enjoy the area. The race began at Gasbarre’s McKee Carbide and Tool Division in [...]

ATV Accident Sends Clearfield Man to Hospital

KARTHAUS – An ATV accident on Saturday sent a Clearfield man to Altoona for treatment. According to the state police in Clearfield, Randy Stiner 29, was traveling west on state Route 879 about a half-mile west of Karthaus on a Yamaha Warrior four-wheeler. Police said he was traveling too fast as he attempted to make [...]

Vandal Targets Tires in Reynoldsville

REYNOLDSVILLE – A vandal targeted the tires of residents in Reynoldsville over the weekend. According to the state police in DuBois, someone slashed 35 tires on vehicles on Betsy Road, Brick Road and Pennsylvania Avenue. The tires were slashed between Friday and Saturday. Anyone with information into these incidents is asked to call police at [...]

Bicyclist Injured After Striking Automobile

PHILIPSBURG – A 15-year-old bicyclist was taken for treatment after being struck by a Philipsburg woman Thursday afternoon. According to the state police in Clearfield, Helen R. Shields, 85 of Philipsburg, was making a left turn from state Route 53 to Gertrude Street in Chester Hill Borough. The bicyclist was traveling north on SR 53. [...]

Police Investigating Theft from Stone Quarry

JAY TOWNSHIP – The state police in Ridgway are asking for the public’s help in locating suspects in thefts from a stone quarry. According to police, someone stole a number of items from Red Hill Stone Quarry, off of state Route 255. Police said the suspect(s) forced entry through the front door of an office [...]

Smithmill Woman Reported Missing

HOUTZDALE – The state police in Clearfield are asking for the public’s help in helping them locate a missing person. Police reported that Mary Jane Mondock, 58, left her residence yesterday at 5 p.m. to attend a meeting at Hiller Memorial Library. She was last seen leaving the library yesterday at 8:30 p.m. in a [...]

Council Member Argues Against Nuisance Ordinance

CLEARFIELD – The potential for a nuisance ordinance within Clearfield Borough brought about some lively debate between council members on Thursday night. Council member Jim Kling asked council’s permission for the Clearfield Borough Planning Commission to move forward on researching a nuisance ordinance. Clearfield Borough Operations Manager Leslie Stott said it was brought to her [...]

Elk Forest Named Forest of the Year

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation presented nine awards for the protection and enhancement of the state park and forest system at its sixth annual awards banquet on May 1 at the Harrisburg Country Club. The Forest of the Year Award, was presented to Elk State Forest. This award is given to a [...]

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