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.
Bonavita to be Guest Speaker for Historical Dinner
DUBOIS – Retired Courier-Express editor and publisher Denny Bonavita will be the guest speaker for the DuBois Area Historical Society’s 36th annual dinner, Thursday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, Sunflower Drive, DuBois.
Accused Murderer Will Face Charges for Allegedly Assaulting Jail CO
CLEARFIELD – An accused murderer will face charges for assaulting a corrections officer at the Clearfield County Jail, Lawrence Township police say.
CAST Announces Upcoming Events for September
CLEARFIELD – Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre Inc. (CAST) is gearing up for another busy month, and it is announcing upcoming events for September.
Philipsburg Historical Foundation Banquet is Oct. 10
PHILIPSBURG – Author Clifford Krainik of Warrenton, Va., who is writing a biography of Philipsburg pioneer, John Plumbe Jr. (1809-1857), will be the featured speaker at the annual meeting and dinner of the Philipsburg Historical Foundation.
Kruise Pleads Guilty in Lawrence Twp. Burglary, Arson Case
CLEARFIELD – The second of two men charged with burglary and arson for entering a home in Lawrence Township pleaded guilty Tuesday during colloquy court.
Presbyterian Church of Clearfield to Celebrate 200th Anniversary on Sunday
CLEARFIELD – The Presbyterian Church of Clearfield will be celebrating its 200th anniversary on Sunday. It was congratulated by the Clearfield County Commissioners during Tuesday’s meeting.
September Proclaimed as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month in Clearfield Co.
CLEARFIELD – On Tuesday the Clearfield County Commissioners proclaimed September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month and Sept. 9 as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day at the request of Mary Brown, Clearfield-Jefferson Suicide Prevention Team coordinator.
Conditional Uses Top LT Supers’ Meeting
CLEARFIELD – Conditional uses topped Tuesday’s Lawrence Township meeting.
Three Men Sent to State Prison in Unrelated Drug Cases
CLEARFIELD – Three men accused of dealing methamphetamine and other drugs in unrelated cases were sentenced to state prison during colloquy court Tuesday.
Throwback Thursday: Coalport Miners in 1902
Coalport is situated in southern Clearfield County near the Cambria County line on Clearfield Creek, a tributary of the Susquehanna River.
CO Taken to Hospital After Possible “Exposure Incident” at SCI Benner Twp.
BELLEFONTE – An employee was taken to the hospital after a possible “exposure incident” Wednesday evening at the State Correctional Institution at Benner Township.
Quick Sent to State Prison for Burglarizing Residences in East End
CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man was sent to state prison Tuesday for burglarizing residences in Clearfield’s East End.
McKenzie Completes Second “Thru-hike” of the Appalachian Trail
Since the Appalachian Trail opened in 1937, only about 1,500 people have been able to complete the 2,000-mile trek from Georgia to Maine.
Speaker Applauds Lawmaker’s Promotion to Major While Serving in Kuwait
HARRISBURG – Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) congratulated Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) on his promotion to major in the Pennsylvania National Guard while on deployment in Kuwait.
MVEDP’s Certification Expanded by State
On Wednesday the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) approved the expansion of the Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership’s certification, which will now enable the partnership to administer the PIDA loan program throughout all of Centre County.
Riverfront Development Planned for Downtown Clearfield
CLEARFIELD – The next phase of the riverfront development in Clearfield will begin soon.