Clearfield County News

Police want to find the 3 men who forced an elderly couple into a room while they ransacked their house.

Polytek Inc. of DuBois, Clearfield County, won a contract for liquid emulsion polymer at a cost of $2,783, while USALCO of Baltimore was the low bidder, and contract winner, for liquid aluminum sulfate at $21,725 for an estimated 25,000 gallons.

Police are investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred near Riverview Road and Washington Avenue.

Penndot announced that the road carrying Route 830 in Falls Creek Borough will be improved.

The Penn State Cooperative Extension Office in Clearfield County will sponsor a series of classes, "Dining with Diabetes, a Program for People with Type 2 Diabetes and Their Families."

The Joint Operating Committee of the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center recognized Jarod Gearhart as the Outstanding Student for the 2012-13 school year.

Motorists in Sandy Township, Clearfield County, will be reminded to obey the posted speed limit, as they travel on Route 4003 .

Marcellus Shale Impact Fee Revenue collected by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has been transmitted to the Pennsylvania Treasury Department for distribution and payments to local governments, according to Senator Joe Scarnati .

For Pennsylvania municipalities the checks will soon be in the mail for the disbursement of more than $202 million in impact fees collected from companies drilling in the Marcellus Shale.

Three Morrisdale residents accused of selling heroin waived their rights to preliminary hearings before Magisterial District Judge Richard Ireland during Centralized Court on Wednesday at the Clearfield County Jail.

PennDOT advises drivers that the off-ramp on Interstate 80 at Exit 97 will be closed until approximately 1 p.m. today.

The Clearfield County Commissioners have serious concerns with the operations of the Area Transportation Authority and last week submitted a formal Right-to-Know request in search of answers.

The 2013 Clearfield County Fair Queen Contest will be held at 3 p.m. July 28 at the Grandstand stage at the Clearfield County Fairgrounds.

Clearfield County Fair Queen Misti Bruner hosted the Royal 5K and Car Show on Saturday at the Clearfield Driving Park.

"I'm trying to add value," Michael Conte told the board members, attempting to get them to implement a slight tax increase that would average about $93 per year for Centre County residents and $63 in Clearfield County.

Ever think about continuing your education or purchasing that first home and think you just don't have enough money? Central Pennsylvania Community Action may be able to help.

"Safe drinking water is a necessity to our communities," Wozniak said. "I am pleased that these grant funds will help address the clean water issues affecting these neighborhoods."

Work to replace a bridge on Route 2012 in Clearfield County is continuing with a detour set to begin June 17. Replacing the bridge will provide area travelers with a smoother, safer ride over a modern structure.

An unresponsive male was reported at the intersection of East Pine and North Fourth streets.

Robin Elizabeth Srock, 49, 237 W. Main St., Mahaffey, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and recklessly endangering another person and was sentenced to 18 months to eight years in state prison.