It’s Elk Watching Time!
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 ...
Penn State Extension Offering Strength Training Program
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 ...
Charges Filed in Clearfield Home Explosion
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 ...
Are the 2024 Minnesota Vikings Cursed?
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 ...
Harvest Festival to be Held in Houtzdale
On Sunday, Aug. 18 the Saint Barbara Polish National Catholic Church (PNCC) Parish in Houtzdale will host its annual Dozynki, or Polish Harvest Festival. The Dozynki is an ancient celebration of an abundant harvest. It includes music, dancing, folk costumes, the procession of a wreath, made ...
CCCF Grant Applications Available
In 2023, the Clearfield County Charitable Foundation awarded over $90,000 in community grants including $3,500 to the Moshannon Valley Little League for a project to refurbish the Ramey Ballfield for the girls’ softball league. The organization is now accepting applications until Sept. 20 for ...
Historic Home to Host Civil War Ball
The historic Irvin Manor, LLC at 211 State Street in Curwensville is hosting a Civil War (or Victorian) Ball on Saturday, August 10. Members of the Civil War Dance Foundation from the Gettysburg area will be on hand to instruct attendees and a special meal will be served. The cost is $40. You ...
Clearfield’s Super 322 Drive-In: Summer Fun for the Whole Family
Bill and Barb Frankhouser purchased the Super 322 Drive-In, located on State Route 322 between Clearfield and Philipsburg, 23 years ago. They have been able to make renovations to the site including upgrading to a digital projection system in 2014 and restoring the neon signs. (Photo from Super ...
America’s Best Restaurants to Return to Clearfield
In May, America’s Best Restaurants visited Spanky’s Courthouse Café on Third Street in Downtown Clearfield to tape a special episode that will be posted soon on the ABR’s website and social media. They are coming back to the area on July 23 to do a segment on Denny’s Beer Barrel Pub. ...
Changes for the Clearfield County Fair
The headliners for the Clearfield County Fair are Warren Zeiders, Rick Springfield, and Riley Green. This 163rd edition of the fair starting July 12, is happening earlier than normal to accommodate a new and bigger carnival.
By Julie Rae Rickard
CLEARFIELD – The summer seems to by flying ...
Can You Be An Everyday Hero?
On June 24, a special firefighter recruitment campaign kicked off in Clearfield with a fanfare of fire trucks from each of the 17 participating departments. The Everyday Heroes campaign addresses the critical shortage of volunteer firefighters in not only Clearfield, but in Cambria, and Indiana ...
Ghost Hunting with Mo-Valley Paranormal
Tyson Lidgett poses in the Victorian Hegarty Mansion in Beccaria following a special “Twilight Tour” of the home. During my personal experience in this ghost hunting expedition, we had responses from spirits via flashlights, a bell, and a spirit box. I was also able to pick up some odd, ...
Curwensville Business Among Winners of 2024 PA Wilds Champion Awards
Starr Hill Vineyard & Winery in Curwensville has been given the Best Brand Ambassador Award by the PA Wilds for their unique Squatch N Berry wine. Sales from this huckleberry wine support the PA Wilds and a QR code on the bottle is a link to more information on this legendary creature which ...
Charitable Foundation’s Fund Supports Shop with a Cop Program
PSP, Clearfield Regional Police and Clearfield County Charitable Foundation officials gathered to kick off the 2024 Shop with a Cop Program. Pictured from left to right are: Mark McCracken – Executive Director CCCF, Lisa Conrad – CCCF Board Secretary, PSP Sergeant Robert Straw, CRP Chief ...
Clearfield is the Place for Summer Fun
Summer starts in Clearfield with the Riverfront Festival at Lower Witmer Park in Downtown Clearfield. The three-day event features food vendors, musical entertainment, the 6th Annual Cruise the Past activity, a mullet contest, a water based dice run, fireworks and a craft fair. (Photo from the ...
Clearfield DA Announces Officer of the Year
Corporal Ian MacTavish of the Pennsylvania State Police, right, was recently named Officer of the Year for 2023 by Clearfield County District Attorney Ryan Sayers. (Photo courtesy of DA Sayers)
CLEARFIELD– Clearfield County District Attorney Ryan P. Sayers recently announced that Corporal ...
Crown Crest Cemetery is Back in Business
Nine local patriotic and veteran’s organizations worked together to renovate the Veteran’s Circle at the Historic Crown Crest Cemetery in Hyde. The once troubled location is now under the care of a non-profit corporation which has plans to sell new plots in the future. For a few years the ...
Clearfield County Fair’s Grandstand Marks 100 Years
The grandstand at the Clearfield County Fairgrounds is still standing almost 100 years after its completion. The construction of the building, which has the same designers as Yankee Stadium, cost about $1.3 million dollars in today’s world. Although it was deemed unsafe in 2019, it has been ...
Bell Returns to Clearfield DA’s Office
F. Cortez “Chip” Bell III, was sworn in as the new First Assistant District Attorney on April 30 in Clearfield County. From left to right are, Judge Paul E. Cherry, District Attorney Ryan Sayers, Bell and President Judge Fredric J. Ammerman. Bell brings more than 40 years of experience to ...
Curwensville Library: More Than Just Books
Dewey, the bearded dragon, has been an uplifting addition to the Curwensville Public Library. He is very popular among both children and adults and has been a learning tool for the library’s programs. Word is that he is also a great listener and therapy pet. Here he helps choose a new book ...