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Clearfield man charged with aggravated assault after argument over iPhone

CLEARFIELD – A Clearfield man has been charged with aggravated assault after he allegedly stabbed another person during an argument over an iPhone.State Police say 45-year-old Luke Scrbacic is considered a flight risk and a risk to the general public, so he is being... Read More.

One-third of US teen girls seriously considered attempting suicide in 2021: CDC

Friday, April 28 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- The number of teenage girls experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors increased during the second year of the pandemic, new federal data showed.The percentage of high school female students who seriously considered attempting suicide rose from 24.1% to about one-third, or 30%, between... Read More.

Ten infrastructure projects in Clearfield County approved for funding

Friday, March 31 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – Ten Clearfield County infrastructure projects were formally approved for funding from the American Rescue Plan Act.At this week’s county commissioners’ meeting, a total of more than $1.3 million was allocated to projects considered high priority.The approved projects include sewer line replacement in... Read More.

Penn State DuBois professor receives “distinguished professor” title

Wednesday, February 22 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS — Seven “distinguished professors” for 2023 have been named by Penn State's Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, and one of them is a Penn State DuBois professor.Pingjuan Werner, a professor of engineering at the DuBois campus, was given the “distinguished... Read More.

Clearfield County Commissioners consider funding infrastructure projects in local community

Thursday, February 9 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – An infrastructure project in your community may soon get some financial help from the Clearfield County Commissioners.The board of commissioners is considering a list of nine different high-priority projects across the county to invest in with American Rescue Plan Act funds.Among the... Read More.

New study finds Elk County mildly dangerous when ranked by motor vehicle fatalities

Thursday, January 19 by Louise Bennett

BROOKVILLE – According to a new study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Elk County is considered mildly dangerous in Pennsylvania when ranked by motor vehicle fatalities.There were only 3.23 motor vehicle crash fatalities per 100,000 residents in Elk County in 2020, the... Read More.

Taxes may increase for residents in the Clearfield School District

Wednesday, January 18 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – Will taxes go up more than inflation in the Clearfield School District next year?The answer will come at next week’s school board meeting when the 2023-24 Act 1 tax resolution is considered.Pennsylvania’s Act 1 limits school districts to tax increases which are... Read More.

Pennsylvania Lottery generates over $1 billion in 2022 to help older state residents

Friday, December 30 by Louise Bennett

ALTOONA — With December numbers still to be added in, 2022 is being considered a good year for the Pennsylvania Lottery, a number of Pennsylvanians who played in drawings and scratch-offs, and beneficiaries in our Tri-County area.More than $2.3 billion in winnings has been... Read More.

New Pennsylvania bill would allow Public Housing Authorities to deny admissions based upon threat

Friday, December 9 by Louise Bennett

JOHNSTOWN – Local Public Housing Authorities may soon be able to deny admissions to people considered a threat to the health and safety of the community.Clearfield County’s State Senator Wayne Langerholc said he is ready to introduce a bill in Harrisburg which would reform... Read More.

Clearfield Area School District looks to fill vacant school board seat

Wednesday, December 7 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD – A new school board member is needed in the Clearfield Area School District.A vacancy was created on the board by the recent death of Larry Putt.The new person selected for a board position will fill the remainder of Putt’s term through 2023.If... Read More.

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