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A day at the beach - Elizabeth Swope, 2, enjoys a day at the public beach at Prince Gallitzin State Park in Flinton. Swope is making a sand castle and later took a dip in the lake to wash off. She is the daughter of Teah Odell and Ryan Swope of Ebensburg. (Photo by Terry Whetstone) |
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Airport abuzz with activity
Thursday, September 02, 2010
By Jeff Corcino Staff Writer
Tuesday was a busy day at the Clearfield Lawrence Township Airport, according to airport Manager Richard Shaffer.
A U.S. Army Black Hawk medical helicopter landed at the airport in the afternoon to conduct some minor repairs.
The brand new helicopter was en route from Maryland to Colorado when the warning light for the rear tail rotor transmission activated so the crew landed at the airport to determine the problem, according to airport officials.
Some metal filings were found in the transmission fluid and following more...
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Cross burning case ... Most serious charges have been dropped
Thursday, September 02, 2010
By Liza Matia Staff Writer
A Philipsburg man accused of burning crosses had his most serious charges withdrawn yesterday at centralized court. Following a preliminary hearing yesterday, Magisterial District Judge James Hawkins dropped charges of ethnic intimidation, recklessly endangering another person and arson against 19-year-old Ryan Held. Charges of harassment and criminal mischief were held to court.
At yesterday's preliminary hearing, a Woodland woman testified that she and her friends saw Held drive past her house twice on the evening of Aug. 21. They went inside to watch movies around midnight. They later noticed a fire outside. When they went out to investigate, more...
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End of an era - The satellite that once provided the Associated Press wire to The Progress was recently removed after serving the paper since the early 1980s. Now that the AP is offered via the Internet, the satellite has become obsolete. The space will be converted to a parking spot. (Photo by Liza Matia) |
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Police find missing Hyde teenager
Thursday, September 02, 2010
By Josh Woods Staff Writer
HYDE - A search team comprised of local volunteers, firefighters and law enforcement found a runaway 15-year-old boy around 12:30 p.m., yesterday.
Lawrence Township Police Sgt. Mark Brooks said the Hyde boy was located on the Rails to Trails path near Grampian. He was found to be in good health and was returned to his parents.
The boy left his home sometime between 9 p.m., Tuesday and 6 a.m., Wednesday, Brooks said. He took items of clothing and set of house keys from his home. more...
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All seven area teams ready to kick off season tomorrow night
Thursday, September 02, 2010
The end of summer is upon us, and it's time to kick off the new season.
Five of the seven Progressland football teams begin their seasons in the confines of their own stadiums, while Philipsburg-Osceola and Purchase Line take to the road.
Clearfield opens the season with a tough test against the Lucas Runk-led Scarlet Dragons of Central, while Curwensville will entertain Smethport. Glendale hosts Everett and Moshannon Valley squares off against Northern Bedford, while West Branch will look to take down Southern Huntingdon.
The Mounties, who were scheduled to open the season at home, travel to face Chestnut Ridge, and the Dragons will battle Saltsburg. more...
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Officials have hope for future of Philipsburg hospital
Thursday, September 02, 2010
By Terry Whetstone Staff Writer
PHILIPSBURG - State Rep. Scott Conklin, D-77 of Philipsburg, was in town yesterday discussing the future of the former Philipsburg Area Hospital building. The building, which is now up for auction, closed in 2007 when administrators filed for bankruptcy and could not fulfill the agreements of the bankruptcy. Since then, former area doctor Larry Adams tried to reopen the hospital and sunk thousands of dollars into it before being arrested and jailed on drug charges. He remains in a state prison.
Conklin said the hospital building more...
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Board members for Clearfield Area United Way looked over their orientation materials during yesterday's campaign orientation meeting. The goal this year is $250,000. The campaign kickoff luncheon will be Sept. 30. Officers this year include Mike Ryan, campaign chairman; Brock Shaffer, campaign vice chairman; and Kay Dell'Antonio, board president. (Photo by Wendy B. Lynn) |
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