Proper Bald Eagle Nest Viewing Etiquette Encouraged

HARRISBURG - While viewing nesting bald eagles is a thrilling experience, Pennsylvania Game Commission officials encourage caution because human disturbances can cause adult eagles to abandon their nests and young. Also, anyone charged with disturbing a bald eagle nest can be charged by federal...

Enjoy the Holiday

The Crew at GantDaily wishes you an eventful and safe Independence Day holiday.

CCRTA Cautions Businesses, Nonprofits About 'Map Company'

CLEARFIELD - The Clearfield County Recreation and Tourism Authority cautions local businesses, attractions and nonprofits to exercise caution and be sure of who they are doing business with when asked to purchase advertising or materials claiming to be tourism or travel related. The caution stems...

CASD Monitoring State Budget Situation

CLEARFIELD – At a special meeting Thursday night, Dr. Richard C. Makin, superintendent of the Clearfield Area School District, told the board of directors that he has continued to monitor the state budget situation or “the lack there of” in Harrisburg. Pennsylvania began its...

GM5: June 2009

Welcome to this edition of Gant's five-most read news stories from June 2009. Without any more blah, here it is, your GM5. Clearfield Borough Police Department Asks for Public's Assistance CLEARFIELD - The Clearfield Borough Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying...

City Blues Block Party Cancelled

DuBois-- The Thursdays Downtown City Blues Block Party in downtown DuBois, originally scheduled for tonight has been cancelled due to inclement weather. KT & the Tornadoes will be playing at Coyote Joe’s, but all other activities will be re-scheduled for date in September.

PEMA, PA Dept. of Ed. Release School Emergency Planning Kit

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and state Department of Education announced today that the “All-Hazards” School Safety Planning Toolkit is now available for schools, school districts and emergency responders in Pennsylvania. The planning toolkit...

Rendell Signs Four Health Care Bills

Three of the bills were part of the Governor's 'Pre scri ption for Pennsylvania ' CAMP HILL –Gov. Edward G. Rendell ceremonially signed three health care measures that were part of his landmark Pre scri ption for Pennsylvania health care reform plan and a fourth that was originally...

Luthersburg Woman Airlifited Following Auto Accident

BRADY TOWNSHIP - A Luthersburg woman was airlifted after a two-vehicle accident on Oklahoma-Salem Road on Tuesday.According to state police in DuBois, Shawna Miles was traveling south when she entered the northbound lane of travel. She then struck a vehicle operated by DuBois resident...

CBPD Warns Residents of Phone Scams

CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield Borough Police Department wants to warn area residents about a couple of phone scams that were recently brought to their attention. One area resident received a call from someone posing as a representative from a financial institution. The caller wanted personal...

PA Seeks More Than $6.1 Million for Cleanup of Leaking Underground Storage Tanks

HARRISBURG - Gov. Edward G. Rendell announced that Pennsylvania is applying for $6.1 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to clean up 71 leaking underground storage tanks in 40 counties. "We are applying for the maximum grant amount available and will target these funds...

Cen-Clear Receives Grant from Bear Hugs Foundation

PHILIPSBURG - Cen-Clear Child Services announced a $1,000 grant from the Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation in recognition of its efforts in early childhood literacy. Through Project PLACE (Promoting Literacy through Adult/Child Education), CCS Head Start home visitors work with families to...

Siblings Target of Intervention Program

UNIVERSITY PARK - "Siblings are Special," a pilot prevention program targeting fifth graders and their younger siblings, recently received $1.45 million from the National Institute on Drug Abuse as part of the National Institutes of Health's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding. The...

Bald Eagles in Nesting in 49 Counties in PA

HARRISBURG – Just 20 years after the last eaglets were brought into Pennsylvania from Canada, bald eagles have recorded remarkable nesting successes here, according to Pennsylvania Game Commission officials. And, with the Fourth of July just around the corner, the opportunity for...

Surface Owners Protection Act OK'd by House Panel

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Camille “Bud” George, D-74 of Houtzdale, said the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee on Wednesday approved legislation that would protect surface owners and the owners of the underground mineral rights. “The surging interest in...