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Playing games - Carnival games are popular at just about every festival. Many people decided to try their luck at the games at the Columbia Fire Co. festival in Osceola Mills. (Photo by Wendy B. Lynn) |
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Philipsburg council will shrink from nine members to seven
Friday, July 03, 2009
By Timothy Nebgen Staff Writer
PHILIPSBURG - The dynamic of Philipsburg Borough Council is set to change following the general election in November, as Centre County Court of Common Pleas Judge Bradley Lunsford has signed an order abolishing the system of ward representation in the borough, which will see the number of seated council members reduced from nine to seven. Patrick Fanelli, borough solicitor with Andrews & Beard Law Offices, informed Council President Mike Wilks the order was more...
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Irvona Boro adopts several ordinances
Friday, July 03, 2009
By Terry Whetstone Staff Writer
IRVONA - In the past, some Irvona Borough ordinances were not placed directly in the ordinance book within 30 days as they are supposed to be, so they have become voided. Last night, council began the process of making them legal and enforceable again, as Attorney Andrew Gates did the necessary advertising of the ordinances in June, as required by law. Seven ordinances were adopted and became law, and they are: - Ordinance 2009-1 - The Clearfield County Street Naming and Addressing more...
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CASD discusses budget, awards bid
Friday, July 03, 2009
By Jeff Corcino Staff Writer
Although the state still does not have a budget, the Clearfield Area School District should be OK, said Superintendent Dr. Richard Makin at a special school board meeting held last night. According to Dr. Makin, the district made very conservative estimates on how much funding it would receive from the state in its 2009-10 budget, so whatever the final numbers end up being they will probably be higher than the estimate. more...
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Businesses, nonprofits cautioned by CCRTA
Friday, July 03, 2009
The Clearfield County Recreation and Tourism Authority advises 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 from reports from several CCRTA partner businesses about being contacted by a representative from a map company that claimed to be in partnership with the local tourism bureau to produce a Clearfield more...
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Morris Twp. reviews health insurance options
Friday, July 03, 2009
MORRISDALE - Morris Township Board of Supervisors continued to review health insurance options at its meeting last night. The supervisors are reviewing insurance proposals from United Healthcare and Health Assurance, due to an increase in costs with its current provider. According to Secretary Gladys Straw, the supervisors are still waiting on underwriters to get back to them with final cost estimates before making a decision. more...
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Curwensville downs Pleasant Gap in 10 and 11 contest
Friday, July 03, 2009
PLEASANT GAP - The Curwensville 10- and 11-year-old Little League All-Stars staved off elimination on Thursday, swinging their way to a 13-2, four-inning victory over Pleasant Gap in the loser's bracket of the District 5 tournament. Shae Bloom rapped two doubles and Garrett Shaw and Jadon McDermott added extra-base hits with a triple and a double, respectively. Jacob Terry picked up the victory on the mound.
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Raising Awareness: Duo giving senior project proceeds to Crohn's Disease research
Friday, July 03, 2009
By Jaclyn Yingling Sports Editor
PHILIPSBURG - West Branch senior Gavin Luzier looks like your typical athlete. He is a starter for the West Branch baseball team and is currently playing for the Philipsburg Phils American Legion team. But Luzier more...
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West Branch seniors Gavin Luzier, left, and Adam Timchak are holding a closest to the pin contest for their senior project. The money raised from the event will go to the Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis Foundation to help raise awareness and find a cure for the diseases. Luzier has been a Crohn's sufferer since 2005. (Photo by Chris Wechtenhiser) |
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