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Editor's note ...
Saturday, May 25, 2013
As promised, today is the first installment of The Progress' 100th year anniversary roundup. It will be featured on the front page in Saturday issues until the end of the year, showcasing photos, stories and anecdotes. One of the regular features will be a short column by Rodney Bowers of Clearfield. Bowers has been writing down his memories of Clearfield to give to his grandchildren and is sharing them with The Progress for its 100th anniversary.
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I remember when ...
Saturday, May 25, 2013
By Rodney Bowers
Milk was delivered 6 days a week in bottles to homes on West Side by Dick Barger using a horse drawn "milk wagon." The horse knew the route as well as Dick and would stop, go or turn at corners when necessary as Dick worked both sides of the street. A smart and well trained horse. The wagon had stand-up door openings on both sides so Dick could step on, refill his wire bottle carrier and step off either side for his next delivery. As the bottles sat on the porch, the cream raised to the top of the bottle back in those days. Homogenization came later. more...
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Airport Authority notes downward trend in number of passengers
Saturday, May 25, 2013
By Dianne Byers Staff Writer
REYNOLDSVILLE - Members of Clearfield and Jefferson Counties Regional Airport Authority mulled over a downward trend in passenger numbers at yesterday's meeting.
The amount of those flying out of the airport has declined by small amounts from a high of 470 per month in October 2012 to 406 last month. Traditionally passengers at the first part of the year are lower, and 2013 followed suit with numbers below 400 passengers in both January and February.
Members said yesterday the drop off could be due to recent inactivity in local natural gas extraction operations or because of some issues recently with flight delays, although they were quick to more...
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Area CareerLink centers list job openings
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Pennsylvania CareerLink Clearfield County at Clearfield, 1125 Linden St., Clearfield, announces the following available job openings.
Interested applicants may contact the CareerLink center by calling 765-8118.
Marketing specialist, competitive salary with benefits, No. 3140389; Class A driver, $21.04/hour, No. 3151107; mental health blended case manager, competitive salary with benefits, No. 3179436; sewer pipeline foreman, competitive salary with benefits, No. 3187044; pipelayer, competitive salary with benefits, No. 3187050. more...
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Kristofits advances to PIAA semis
Saturday, May 25, 2013
By Andy Stine Sports Writer
SHIPPENSBURG - The unseasonably cold temperatures wreaked havoc on a number of athletes on Friday at the PIAA Track and Field Championships at Shippensburg University's Seth Grove Stadium, but it didn't seem to faze West Branch's Lucas Kristofits.
Kristofits, who was racing on an injured ankle, took fourth place in his heat with a time of 15.27 seconds in the 110-meter hurdles to advance to this morning's semis.
The time was just one-hundredth of a second off the mark of the Warrior senior's seed time and tied for ninth place out of all runners in the event.
"It's not what I wanted," said Kristofits. "I wanted to try to break 14, more...
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West Branch's Lucas Kristofits clears a hurdle during the preliminary round of the 110 hurdles at the PIAA championships on Friday. Kristofits advanced to this morning's semifinal round after posting a 15.27. (Photo by Chris Wechtenhiser) |
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Pirates dump Milroy, 11-1
Saturday, May 25, 2013
PHILIPSBURG - The Philipsburg Pirates downed Milroy, 11-1, in five innings on Friday in a makeup game from May 15.
The Pirates got four solid innings from starter Josh Potter, who allowed just one run on five hits while striking out five.
Offensively, Philipsburg was led by Parker Watson, who had a four hits, including a double, scored four runs and knocked in a run.
Ryan Mostyn added three hits, with a double, and two RBIs, while Matt Curtis had a triple and two RBIs. more...
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Lady Tide top Lady Warriors
Saturday, May 25, 2013
By Jon Christoff Sports Writer
WEST SUNBURY - Curwensville softball coach Allen Leigey has had some memorable wins during his tenure, which features a pair of state championships.
So it may surprise some to hear that the Lady Tide head coach called his team's 12-0, 5-inning win over Moniteau in the District 9 Class AA semifinals on Friday one of his top 5.
Curwensville broke open a 1-0 game with a 9-run fourth inning, which put away the second-seeded Lady Warriors.
"I really wanted this win," said Leigey, "and I told them that on the bus because we've been stuck in the (district) semifinals. I told them, ‘you have it in front of you, but you have to get over the hump.' more...
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