Clearfield Borough Reminds Residents about Fire Safety

CLEARFIELD – Because of recent fires in Clearfield Borough, residents were reminded about fire safety procedures during Thursday night’s Clearfield Borough Council meeting. Fire Chief Todd Kling said smoke alarms save lives and residents should change their batteries regularly. He also noted a misconception about carbon monoxide alarms, stating people believe they work the same [...]

LT Supers Confronted about Police Coverage

CLEARFIELD – A resident and the Clearfield County Sheriff confronted the Lawrence Township Board of Supervisors about its police coverage or lack thereof at Tuesday night’s meeting. Resident Bill Ogden was the first to confront the board. He had previously attended the Oct. 2 meeting with concerns about the police department and the township’s limited [...]

Clearfield SPCA Hosts Oktofurfest

CLEARFIELD – The second-ever microbrew tasting festival, Oktofurfest, sponsored by the Clearfield Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) was held Saturday at the Expo I Building at the Clearfield Driving Park. Oktofurfest offered two tasting sessions from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets benefited the SPCA’s completion [...]

Borough Reminds Residents of Events, Procedures at Committee Meetings

CLEARFIELD – Residents were reminded about upcoming events and procedures during Thursday night’s committee meetings of the Clearfield Borough Council, according to Borough Operations Manager Leslie Stott. This morning, she reported that: Police Chief Vincent McGinnis reminded residents not to park on the sidewalks. He requested that council have Solicitor F. Cortez “Chip” Bell III [...]

Memorial Plaque Unveiled to Honor Late Judge Reilly

CLEARFIELD – Public figures, family members and friends of the late Honorable Judge John K. Reilly Jr. gathered for the unveiling of his memorial plaque Friday at the Clearfield County Courthouse. The plaque was placed under the late judge’s portrait and unveiled by his sister, Betsy Reilly Lewin of Brooklyn, NY, his wife, Mary Ann [...]

LT Supers Hear Concerns over Police Department

CLEARFIELD – The Lawrence Township Supervisors heard more police department concerns as well as suggestions from a Mount Joy Road resident at Tuesday’s meeting. Resident Bill Ogden said that this year, the Lawrence Township police started with eight officers, and currently there are seven officers. His asked about the supervisors’ timeline for filling the eighth [...]

Bri’s Angels Hosts Fourth Annual Event at Starr Hill

CURWENSVILLE – While many stomped grapes Saturday afternoon at the Starr Hill Vineyard and Winery, they were really united to stomp out breast cancer. The benefit “Love Strong Grape Stomp” supported the Bri’s Angels Breast Cancer Support Group. Bri’s Angels is named in memory of Briana Cowder, 30, who died Oct. 23, 2007, after losing [...]

Recovery Day Celebrated at Bilger’s Rocks

GRAMPIAN – During a Recovery and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Day celebration, the Bilger’s Rocks Association offered “understanding walk-a-bouts” through the rock park during clean-up activities Saturday at Bilger’s Rocks in Grampian. The Recovery Day offered attendees live musical entertainment as well as an opportunity to explore the rock park and its trails. Tours were also [...]

Bike Race to Benefit Habitat for Humanity in Clearfield

CLEARFIELD – The 10th annual King of the Mountain Bike Race, a five-mile, uphill challenge, will be held Sunday, Oct. 14, to benefit the Habitat for Humanity Chapter of Clearfield County. “We are a totally volunteer organization with virtually no overhead,” said Chapter President John Farr. “And, we average building one home per year for [...]

Clearfield Chamber to Host Media Auction

CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its first-ever media auction Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the Clearfield campus of Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. Chamber Director Holly Bloom said 12 different media and advertising outlets have donated packages to be auctioned off at the event. She said some packages include The Progress, [...]

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