Coalport tour highlights historic buildings and policy update
CCRIA notes budget impasse may trigger early layoffs at Moshannon State Forest and tourism effects. CCRTA adopts a 30 day grant forfeiture policy with three additional days for recipients to respond. Tour of Coalport covers Kanns Country Store once Granader Hotel site, Bells and Whistles Ice Cream, 5 & 10 Store, Opera House, and WPA era community building housing coal museum and library. Next CCRTA meeting set for Oct 14 at noon.
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Moshannon State Forest
Hildred Rowles
CCRTA
Hahn
Coalport
Kann
Granader Hotel
Bells and Whistles
Virginia Bell Lecker
5 & 10
Kanns
Works Progress Administration
Barrett
Front St
Clearfield
Custody Dispute Leads to Forced Entry and Arrests
In Edgewood Apartments a pair named Maines and Stone forced entry as they pursued custody of a child. They damaged doors and fled with the child. The victim was injured and taken to Clearfield Hospital. Maines and Stone posted $2,500 bail each. Separately, William Phillips, 28, of Clearfield, faced multiple charges after an intoxicated incident at Edgewood. A Mount Jewett man, Bradley Mix, 34, waived preliminary hearing on theft and related charges tied to a gas theft and a stolen tri axle truck. Mix remains jailed in Indiana County.
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Maines
Stone
Clearfield Hospital
William Phillips
Clearfield
Edgewood
Phillips
Handan
Mount Jewett
Bradley Mix
Mix
Spreeegan
Waraquier Coal Company
Clearfield-Curwensville
Philadelphia Street
Indiana
Kane
Campers Consider Seasonal Leases and Lake Timber Work
The authority discussed allowing some campers to stay through the season at Curwensville Lake, instead of rotating every 14 days, noting potential fairness issues. Guarino and Kling sought a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers to amend the lease with Clearfield County for selective timber harvesting after studies and a forester’s recommendation. Also planned are tree removals to improve health and land for recreation, with replanting to keep resources viable. The beach closes Sept 14, a three year food contract is under consideration, and emergency planning with local officials is being pursued. Donations for Wheels at the Lake exceed $1,200, a craft show is slated, and Conservation Celebration events are announced. Next meeting Sept 23.
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Guarino
Army Corps of Engineers
Clearfield County
Kent
Kim Kesner
Kling
Emergency Services Department
Pike Township
Clearfield
Curwensville
the Grove
Clearfield County Conservation District
Curwensville Rescue Hose and Ladder Co
Curwensville Lake Recreation Area
Obama leads health care push cited by experts
Obama watchers say he is steering the health care debate with clear plans and sustained leadership, with Robert Blendon of Harvard remarking that he has taken control of the issue for now and may shape its future direction.
Budget strains Community Action transportation program
Budget gridlock leaves Community Action unable to pay $511000 owed from last year and about $500000 this year. The agency pauses third party payments and reimbursements, risking loss of patient travel for medical care and even canceling the transportation program. Meals for seniors remain at risk in Houtzdale. Other agencies face similar funding pressures amid the state budget impasse.
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Community Action
Department of Public Welfare
Daly
CPCA
DPW
Houtzdale
Clearfield County
The
Area Agency On Aging
Clearfield-Jefferson Drug and Alcohol Commission
Education funding boost and new Lincoln school leader
The General Assembly proposal would expand basic education funding by 300 million dollars. Conte asked the board to review the resolution for a vote at the next meeting. The board approved hiring Dr. Stephen Benson as superintendent at 140000 annual salary despite three votes against. The Great First Day program for junior high students was praised by Principal Robert Rocco and teachers for team-building activities and early student bonds at Project 70.
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General Assembly
Conte
Robert Rocco
Mike Harper
Casey Blake
Harper
Robin Stewart
North Lincoln Hill
Clearfield Revitalization Corp Drives Downtown Renewal
Clearfield encourages viewing traditional commercial buildings as community assets and promotes the downtown and neighborhood districts as opportunities to renew identity and place. The Clearfield Revitalization Corp., a 501 c3 nonprofit, exists to strengthen downtown commerce, improve buildings, and ensure proper leasing, management, and marketing for ongoing economic success.
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Clearfield Revitalization Corp
Corrections Correct Misidentified Names at LHU Clearfield Gala
Corrections note that David Bailey was misnamed in the Lock Haven University Clearfield Campus anniversary gala story. Bailey was honored as a longtime member of the Clearfield Education Foundation and the LHU Clearfield Campus. A Shoe Bank at Trinity United Methodist Church in Philipsburg will open Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. The Sept 4 article contained the wrong date.
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David Bailey
Lock Haven University
Clearfield
the Progress
Bailey
Vay
Clearfield Education Foundation
LHU Clearfield
Trinity United Methodist Church
Philipsburg
Busy Weekend Community Events Around Clearfield County
Thrift Shoppe sale at Emmanuel Methodist Church 1010 Corey St Clearfield offers nightgowns dresses coats and more Saturday 9 am to noon. LeContes Mills Fire Co auction Saturday 6 pm at the firehall with produce frozen foods and other items plus kitchen profits benefit the fire company. Additional events include Conservation Celebration at Curwensville Lake 11 am to 3 pm with exhibits and activities for families. Craft show at Curwensville Lake starts 10 am Saturday and Sunday. Dancing at DuBois VFW 8 to 11 pm. Shoe Bank and Sneaker Closet distributions Saturday 9 am to noon at Ramey church and Trinity United Methodist Church. Hikes and flea market at Bilger’s Rocks. Picnic at New Millport Women’s Club Saturday evening. Sunday auctions and turkey dinner details follow. Museums open Sunday 1 pm to 4 pm at Korb House Curwensville and Osceola Mills Historical Museum.
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Emmanuel Methodist Church
Corey St
Clearfield
LeContes Mills Volunteer Fire Co
Mike
Jerry
Clearfield County
Curwensville Lake Authority
Bilger’s Rocks
New Millport
Hyde Fire Co
Firehall
Joe Mangiafico
Mountain Top
Sandy Ridge
Greenwood Township
Curry Run
Curr Run
Korb
State St
Curwensville
Pike Township
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Coalport Area Coal Museum
Coalport Community
Coal Museum
Partner
R. Dudley Tonkin
Wendy B. Lynn
CCRIA
DCJ
Richard Ireland
Clearfield Imports
Army Corps
Robert Blendon
Harvard School of Public
Obama
CNN/Opinion Research Corp
New Horizons
DuBois Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Mation
Shoebanks Community Shoe Bank
Ramey
Moshannon Valley
Glendale
Ramey United Methodist Church
Quehanna Area
Ety Osceola Mills Historical Museum
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