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.
Crews Battle Fire at Clearfield Machine
CLEARFIELD – Limited details are currently available about a fire that broke out Sunday evening at the Clearfield Machine Co.
Merritts Pleads Guilty to Involvement in Meth Ring
CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man involved with a drug ring that brought large quantities of methamphetamine to the area pleaded guilty Monday.
CASD to Move Forward with Lowe’s, Wal-Mart Appraisals
CLEARFIELD – Lowe’s and Wal-Mart of Clearfield have filed tax appeals.
Snyder Pleads Guilty to Living with Children in Filthy Clearfield Home
CLEARFIELD – One of the five people living with children in a filthy home in Clearfield’s East End was scheduled for sentencing Monday.
MVCEF Receives Scholarship Endowment for Major Christopher E. Reed
The Moshannon Valley Community Education Foundation recently received an endowment in memory of a member of the Class of 1989 – Christopher E. Reed.
Rode Gets State Prison Sentence for Setting Fires at Assisted Living Facility
CLEARFIELD – A former employee at a Sandy Township assisted living facility found guilty of setting four fires at the home was sentenced to state prison Monday.
Curwensville Takes No Action on Proposed Zoning Changes
CURWENSVILLE – The Curwensville Borough Council has opted to take no action on proposed zoning changes.
Curwensville Council Gives Report on Arnoldtown Project
CURWENSVILLE – The Curwensville Borough Council reviewed the final figures for the Arnoldtown Project.
Bradford Twp. Precinct Issue Resolved
CLEARFIELD – A debate over precinct boundaries in Bradford Township has been resolved.
Board of Elections Selects New Paper Ballot Voting System, Holds Off on Vendor Contract
CLEARFIELD – Clearfield County’s Board of Elections selected a new voting system Tuesday that complies with updated security standards.
Clearfield Man Caught with Loaded Handgun in Security Checkpoint at Reagan National Airport
ARLINGTON, Va. – A local man was stopped by Transportation Security Administration officers Monday at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after he tried to get through security with a loaded handgun.
Throwback Thursday: Thomas Burnside
On May 4, 1835, a new township was laid out in Clearfield County and named ‘Burnside’ in honor of Hon. Thomas Burnside (1782-1857) then was president judge of the Fourth Judicial District (Clearfield County).
Four Defendants Plead Guilty in Unrelated Sexual Offense Cases
CLEARFIELD – During Monday’s sentencing court, four defendants entered guilty pleas in unrelated sexual offense cases.
McCracken Will Not Seek Re-election as County Commissioner
CLEARFIELD – Clearfield County Commissioner Mark B. McCracken will not seek re-election at the end of his current term.
Curwensville Council Approves GaGa Ball Plans
CURWENSVILLE – Plans for a GaGa Ball pit are under way in Curwensville Borough.
JUST IN: Treasure Lake Man Accused of Burglarizing Lakeview Lodge, Attacking Employee
TREASURE LAKE – A local man has been accused of burglarizing the Lakeview Lodge and attacking an employee.
Central PA Outdoor & Sports Show Returns March 22-24
CLEARFIELD – The Central PA Outdoor & Sports Show will return to the Clearfield County Fairgrounds on March 22-24. The three-day event is under the direction of new promoters, Magnum Broadcasting.
Commissioners OK Grampian Polling Place Change
CLEARFIELD – On Tuesday the Clearfield County Commissioners approved a polling place change in Grampian at the request of Director of Elections Dawn Graham.
Curwensville Lions Club Awards Member for 65 Years of Service
CURWENSVILLE – The Curwensville Lions Club made a special presentation to one of its members at its Jan. 22 meeting.
Clearfield BPW Stuffs Purses to Benefit Bradford YWCA
CLEARFIELD – On Wednesday evening, Feb. 27, members of the Clearfield Business & Professional Women’s Club stuffed several purses to help empower women in northwest Pennsylvania.
