The community has come together to support the family of Butch Dunlap who died in a Christmas Eve fire. In a Facebook post, Tyler Bender who is spearheading the fundraising campaign, thanked everyone. “Your support, whether through donations, shares, or kind words, has been incredible. It’s ...

The giant Santa Claus seen near the Cold Stream Dam in Philipsburg has been a tradition since 1962. Last year it was a backdrop for the film Saint Nick of Bethlehem. (Photo courtesy of Jay Herrington) By Julie Rae Rickard PHILIPSBURG – Towering over the Cold Stream Dam in Philipsburg is ...

If you are looking for a good free Christmas dinner, Clearfield has two options. The Steve Livergood Jr. Christmas Eve Dinner recently received a donation of $3,575 from members of the F.O.E. in Clearfield to help with their efforts this year. Here Steve Livergood Jr. Foundation organizers ...

Saint Nick of Bethlehem, a new Christmas film based on Allen Smith of Philipsburg will be shown at the Historic Rowland Theatre in Philipsburg during a special red carpet premiere on Dec. 22 at 5:00 p.m. and at the Ritz Theater in Clearfield on Dec. 14 at 4:00 p.m. The movie, co-directed by ...

The Clearfield YMCA Summer Day Camp Program was awarded a grant from the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation to pay for the remodeling project of the day camp room. From left to right are CCCF Grant Committee Chair Lisa Kovalick, YMCA Executive Director Brian McDonald, CCCF Board Chair Jeb ...

Bumble and the Bee gift shop in Clearfield at 1921 Daisy Street Extension has something for everyone. The store does custom gift baskets and if you are unsure what to choose, they can pick for you. Stop in to see their selection of home décor, locally made food including pretzels, soups, jams, ...

Jeffrey A. Bell, Jr., of Clearfield committed suicide while incarcerated in SCI Smithfield in Huntingdon just a few days after being admitted to the facility. His mother told multiple people including parole officers and employees at the prison that he was suicidal, but no action was taken to ...

This year’s Centre Film Festival will feature over 200 films with showings at the State Theatre in State College, the Rowland Theatre in Philipsburg, the Foster Auditorium in Paterno Library and the UEC College 12. In addition, the festival has added ways to engage more local businesses with ...

The owner’s of Bob’s Army Navy Store along with the owner’s of Big Mamma’s Sauces are partnering with a new restaurant in Downtown Clearfield at the former Ethan’s Café site. They are hoping to open the Gunpowder Grille in January. From left are Cody Reed, Stephanie Kline, Andrew ...

“Justice for Duke” is the cry from followers of the animal rescue group, Animals Matter, for a dog shot in the head and left to die last November. A man involved in the shooting has signed a plea agreement for a probation sentence, outraging the group. Duke suffered for 21 hours until he ...

Penn Highlands Heathcare’s Breast Services Teams have been busy this month educating people about breast cancer and how detecting it early is the best defense. It is suggested that women of average risk, have an annual mammogram starting at age 40. (Photo from Penn Highlands Facebook ...

“Will you survive the night?” is the question asked to those attending the Ravenwood Manor Haunted Attraction located in the Hegarty Mansion in Beccaria. This year’s theme involves a doctor doing dark rituals in his quest for eternal life, binding souls to the home. (Photo from Ravenwood ...

If you stop by the Clearfield County Historical Society’s Fall Apple Cider Festival on Sunday, Oct. 13 you can help press apples on their antique press to make cider and enjoy other fun activities at this free event. The festival is held at the Bloody Knox cabin in Kellytown which is between ...

John Farr of DuBois, created the Bike2Build Challenge and the King of the Mountain bike race to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity of Clearfield County over 20 years ago. Unfortunately, John passed away earlier this year. The bike challenge has been renamed to John’s Memorial Challenge in ...

A celebration of life was held recently for Kaitlyn Evans who died after a drug overdose at the Clearfield County Jail last July. Hers was the third overdose at the facility within a few days, and the only one that was fatal. A wrongful death lawsuit against the county was just settled for ...

The Clearfield County Election Office in the County Administrative Office Building on East Locust Street in Clearfield has been busy answering questions about mail-in/absentee ballots. Officials issued a statement clarifying many of the concerns. If you have questions, call them at ...

Visitors are flocking to Elk County to watch the elk because it is mating season. Here a large bull bugles to attract a mate. If you can’t make it there in person, you can watch the livestreams from the Pennsylvania Game Commission or from the Elk Country Visitors Center. The best times to ...

Strength training can be vital to maintaining good health as we age. Penn State Extension is offering a special 8-week course known as LIFT (Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Together) in Clearfield starting Sept. 16. LIFT is a group-based strength training program for inactive to ...

In Oct. 2019, Downtown Clearfield was rocked by an explosion in a Market Street apartment that killed one woman and left the building destroyed. It was long rumored that the death was drug related and on Aug. 20 it was announced that charges have been filed against Clint Addleman, 47 of ...

When the Minnesota Vikings drafted the University of Michigan’s J. J. McCarthy in the first round, he was the highest drafted QB by the team. He did well in the first pre-season game (see above stats), but he suffered a torn meniscus in his knee that required surgery. He will be out the rest ...