Grassflat News

Grassflat Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 941 reported money was stolen between Sept.

Expensive damage done in camp break-in State police at Rockview are investigating a break-in at a private camp where $2,000 in damage was done.

The Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging kicked off an extensive volunteer recruitment effort on August 1. Informational flyers, door hangers and yard signs, all containing the logo below, continue to be ...

A hit-and-run accident took place yesterday at 4:45 p.m. on state Route 729 in Grampian when a driver backed out of a parking lot, struck a car owned by Gary L. Orcutt of Rockton and fled the scene.

The Clearfield State Police reported an incident of burglary that occurred sometime between Saturday and Tuesday in Cooper Township, Clearfield County. via GantDaily.com

“It's a sobering thought when you consider that, in an area you think of as being comfortable, such a need actually exists”

The operation began because a neighboring program was overwhelmed with requests, according to organizers. via Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Ed Cernic Sr., a well-known local businessman, will be the target of a roast being organized by Johnstown-based Laurel Highlands Chapter 364, Vietnam Veterans of America. via The Tribune-Democrat

Central PA Community Action, Inc., will host a Community Express Workshop on April 15 at 5:00 p.m. at Founders Hall, Clearfield Campus of Lock Haven University. via GantDaily.com

“These prices are difficult on people, especially those at the lower end of the economic ladder. "We're very concerned that staple food items aren't affordable to all of our citizens.”

Food stamp program Beneficiaries Nationally: 27.8 million. Pennsylvania: Nearly 1.2 million. via Reading Eagle/Reading Times

“In the future, we need to educate young people about investing and to stress the importance of having a plan in place for retirement”

As one of only three democrats running for the 5th Congressional District seat, Mark McCracken hopes his experience and proven results as a Clearfield County Commissioner will help him in the race. via The Daily Press

Cambria County The following is a list of the more serious criminal cases handled by District Judge John W. Barron, Upper Yoder Township, for the period ending March 26: Robert C. Mamula, 50, 2200 block of ... via The Tribune-Democrat

“We are looking at this as an environmental thing, and the law enforcement is trying to get it off of the streets.”

The Solid Waste Authority as they contemplate ways to accommodate numerous municipalities for tire recycling. via The Daily Press

The 41st Annual Red Moshannon Down River Canoe and Kayak race will be held Saturday, March 29, beginning at noon. via GantDaily.com

“Fortunately, we have the time.”

Workers toiled frantically last night to support a severely cracked pillar holding up a section of I-95 in time to reopen the highway hours before this morning's rush hour. via The Philadelphia Inquirer

“If I can get Kid Rock's tonight, this will be a great day.”

Run-DMC founder and MTV star Rev Run autographs his line of sneakers and shirts for a throng of fans at Sneaker Villa, Reading. via Reading Eagle/Reading Times

A 14-year-old Palmerton male driving a black 1997 GMC Jimmy ran a stop sign at the intersection of Spruce Hollow and Firehouse roads in Towamensing Township at about 11:30 p.m. Monday night. via Pocono Record

LEHMAN TWP. Township police issued 144 aggressive-driving citations during the first phase of the "Smooth Operator Program," a statewide safety initiative, police Chief Howard Kocher told supervisors Monday. via Times Leader

State police in Clearfield reported a fire that occurred in Cooper Township on Sunday morning. via GantDaily.com

“We will just work with them until we know that their needs have been met.”

A fire ripped through a two-story Grassflat home Sunday morning, displacing a couple and their family pets.

The fire happened about 10:45 a.m. just over the Clearfield County line in Cooper Township.

According to Cpl. Thomas E. Josephson, a Clearfield state police fire marshal, the home at 1178 Cooper Ave. was owned by Joseph and Christina Frank.

An investigation showed that the fire started in the basement beneath the base of the living room fireplace.

Josephson deemed the fire accidental and was the result of a crack in the fireplace that allowed hot embers to come into contact with combustible wood that framed the base. Read more

“Obtaining a fraudulent identification is illegal and we will continue to pursue those who attempt to hide their true identities from authorities”

Six more Philadelphia individuals have been charged with using stolen and fake identities to obtain Pennsylvania driver's licenses, as part of an ongoing investigation. via Attorneygeneral.gov