🌱 How did Clearfield honor over 900 veterans in one chilly morning?
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In today's newsletter:
- How did Clearfield honor over 900 veterans in one chilly morning?
- How will Clearfield County’s new precinct map change your polling place?
- What will Clearfield’s $360K watershed grant actually change on the ground?
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 41 and low of 25 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy, temps: high: 45, low: 35.
- Friday: Snow showers; windy, cooler, with a high of 43 and low of 20 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Clearfield honors fallen veterans at Wreaths Across America ceremony (theprogressnews.com) — Clearfield families and volunteers braved the cold to honor fallen veterans at the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Historic Crown Crest Cemetery, placing more than 900 wreaths on graves. Local leaders, musicians, and the Clearfield Honor Guard took part, and organizers are already inviting residents to sponsor wreaths for next year’s remembrance. 
2. Clearfield County judge approves pricinct changes (wtaj.com) — Clearfield County voters will see new polling places next election after a judge approved precinct consolidations recommended by county commissioners. The changes aim to balance voter numbers, clarify boundaries, and improve the experience at the polls, with specific locations to be chosen early next year.
3. PA DEP awards $360K to Clearfield Co. to enhance watersheds, sustainable farming practices (wjactv.com) — Clearfield County is receiving more than $360,000 from the state DEP to clean up local waterways and support more sustainable farming practices. The funding will help reduce farm runoff, improve streams like the West Branch Susquehanna, and boost fishing access and wildlife habitat across the county.
4. Rostino Appointed to Clearfield School Board (gantnews.com) — A new member, David Rostino, has been appointed to a two-year seat on the Clearfield Area School Board, following interviews with three local candidates. The board questioned them on sensitive topics like locker room privacy, confidentiality, and career advice for students before voting. Rostino was selected, while Brittany Madera and Andrea Gordon were thanked for their commitment to Clearfield’s students.
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Coed Varsity Bocce vs St. Mary;s
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Boys' Junior High A&B, JV/ Varsity B'ball vs Bellwood- Antis
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Clearfield Area SD , 2831 Washington Ave , Clearfield
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Girls' JuniorHigh A&B, JV/ Varsity B'ball vs Penns Valley
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Clearfield Area SD , 645 S Columbia Ave , Somerset
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Clearfield Area SD , 2831 Washington Ave , Clearfield
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