New exhibition at PSU’s Palmer Museum seeks community response
Billy Morrow Jackson, (American, 1926–2006), “The Tattooed Man,” about 1965, offset lithograph, 29 x 22-1/2 inches. Gift of Jan Keene Muhlert, 2018.4. Jackson’s work portrays an image of “Uncle Sam” with a tattoo of four girls, Cynthia Wesley, Carole Robertson, Addie May Collins and ...
Airbnbs in Clearfield — Tents, cabins, train cars or mansions: Your choice on Airbnb
There are a wide variety of unique places you can stay at in Clearfield County via Airbnb. “Easy Street on the River” in Clearfield is a great choice if you are looking for an entire home. It has four bedrooms with two and a half baths. It has a rating of 4.96 and is a guest favorite with ...
Clearfield County Charitable Foundation announces scholarship awards
Working with the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation, the Harpster Family presented $6,000 in scholarship awards from the Taylor Harpster / T-Harp Memorial Scholarship Fund. Receiving $2,000 scholarships are Megan Johnson and Ian Haney. In addition, Haylee Wood is receiving her 2024 ...
The 164th Clearfield County Fair kicks off July 11
The Clearfield County Fair will be back this year, July 11-19, with a carnival, big time shows including Zach Top on Sunday, July 13, Tucker Wetmore and Corey Kent on Friday, July 18, and Stephen Pearcy of Ratt with Ace Frehley of Kiss and special guest Vixen on Saturday, July 19. ...
Officer and civilian of the year winners in Clearfield County
Clearfield County District Attorney Ryan Sayers (center) recently presented the Officer of the Year award to state police Trooper Kacey Osborne (left) of the Punxsutawney barracks and Civilian of the Year award to Dr. Mary Tatum of the Clearfield County Child Advocacy Center. — Courtesy ...
CCCF makes donations to area food banks
The Clearfield County Charitable Foundation recently presented $5,000 to Clearfield’s Backpack Program operated through the Centre County YMCA. Pictured from left are: Shayne Lumadue, CCCF board member; Amy Lezzer, backpack program; John Harpster, CCCF vice chairman; Mel Curtis, YMCA of ...
Historic home gifted to Curwensville Area Historical Society
Courtesy photo
The Curwensville Area Historical Society is moving across State Street into the former Beardsley Funeral Home building that was the home of one of Curwensville’s most famous men, John Patton. The Beardsleys donated the building to the society in May. Pictured are the officers ...
An EMS Membership Is a Smart Investment
Courtesy photo/PH Clearfield EMS Facebook page
With the cost of an ambulance ride often running into thousands of dollars, residents of Clearfield may consider supporting Penn Highlands Clearfield EMS by purchasing a membership — $55 for an individual and $80 for a family.
By Julie Rae ...
New assistant district attorney sworn in
Clearfield County District Attorney Ryan Sayers (left) poses with the newest member of his staff, Assistant District Attorney Cynthia Lose-Morgan (center) and Judge Paul Cherry. Photo by Julie Rae Rickard
By Julie Rae Rickard
CLEARFIELD — A new Clearfield County assistant district attorney ...
Getting Ready for America’s 250th Birthday
Photo courtesy of America 250 PA Clearfield County
Samantha Palmer, Head of Programming at the Curwensville Public Library is holding “K is for Keystone,” written by author Kritsten Kane. The book, originally published in 2003, uses the alphabet to share Pennsylvania’s history and ...
Sharing the Harvest in Clearfield
Last year, a free produce stand popped up in a Park Avenue neighborhood. People were encouraged to drop off surplus vegetables and other items for others to enjoy. This year, Sherilyn Sheets, the owner of that stand, is working on setting up others throughout Clearfield. Courtesy photo by ...
‘The Jungle Book KIDS’ A show for the whole family
The cast of Disney’s “Jungle Book KIDS: is ready to take the stage for this entertaining version of the classic tale at the CAST building in Downtown Clearfield. Courtesy photo.
CLEARFIELD — Disney’s “The Jungle Book KIDS” will be staged at 7:30 p.m. May 1-3 and at 3 p.m. May 4 at ...
Kid’s Fishing Derby at Parker Dam Marks 50th Year
Pat Domico of Curwensville, Coordinator for the Parker Dam Kid’s Fishing Derby, poses with the grand prize, a canvas print signed by those who have made donations to support the derby which is now in its 50th year. Domico started the derby as a way to encourage people to “take a kid ...
What is the Quehanna Boot Camp?
PA State Representative Dallas Kephart was among those speaking at a rally in Harrisburg on April 1, protesting the proposed closure of the Quehanna Boot Camp in Karthaus and SCI Rockview. Other speakers were Senator Wayne Langerholic and Rep. Scott Conklin. A listening session to discuss the ...
Town Hall to Discuss Clearfield Whitewater Park
Clearly Ahead Development has proposed replacing the Raftsman’s Memorial Dam in Clearfield near Buck’s Pizza with a whitewater park, creating recreational opportunities and bringing more tourists to the area. Unfortunately, Clearfield Borough Council is not on board with the idea. A town ...
Secret Societies in Curwensville?
A display at the Curwensville-Pike Township Historical Society’s Korb House features items from some of our area’s secret societies. This includes photos of the Curwensville’s Order of the Red Men and an actual Degree of Pochahontas dress (on right). On March 31, Dewey Test will give a ...
Group Outraged at Plea Agreement in Animal Abuse Case
Members of the Animals Matter rescue group and others from the community protested prior to sentencing hearings for Ricky and Nichole Daisher who were involved in the shooting of a dog that was left for dead. “Duke”, shown here, suffered for 21 hours until he was found and taken to a ...
CenClear to Host Carnivals for Child Abuse Prevention Month
During the month of April which is nationally recognized as Child Abuse Prevention month, CenClear will mark the occasion by holding three carnival events, and the public is invited to both attend and participate.
On April 5th, the first carnival will be held at CenClear’s Philipsburg ...
Central PA Outdoor & Sports Show To Be Largest Ever
North Central Pennsylvania’s largest three-day outdoor sports event, the Central PA Outdoor & Sports Show will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on March, 14, 15 and from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on March 16. While in Clearfield don’t forget to stop in at Grice Gun Shop, Bob’s Army ...
Maple Sugar Program at Parker Dam State Park
Learn all about the tradition of tapping Maple trees for sap to make sugar and syrup during a special program each Saturday and Sunday in March at Parker Dam State Park. (Photo from Parker Dam State Park Facebook page)
By Julie Rae Rickard
PENFIELD - March is maple sugaring season and Parker ...