Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Columbia's art & music coordinator is guest on WITF's Smart Talk
The discussion starts at 27:48 HERE.
Déjà Vu 2016: Borough officials disgruntled over cost of advertising
However, the issue surfaced again at Monday's meeting, when committee member John Novak questioned an $800 charge for the publication of a borough bid notice. "I'm continually in awe at the cost of advertising in LNP," Novak said. His comment set off a discussion among committee members and other officials present. Finance Manager Georgianna Schreck said that some other municipalities publish their advertisements only on their websites. Committee member Cleon Berntheizel requested more information about which municipalities and any consequences they may have experienced. Berntheizel also asked if the notices could be placed in publications in another county, prompting a response from Borough Manager Rebecca Denlinger. "You advertise to give your residents notice, so it has to be a publication that your residents typically have access to," she said. Berntheizel then claimed that more residents see the Merchandiser than LNP because it's free and is delivered to every household.
According to state law, however, a newspaper of general circulation must be sold at fixed prices per copy per week, per month or per year, to subscribers and readers without regard to business, trade, profession or class. Also, free newspapers are not considered "newspapers of general circulation"; therefore, legal advertising cannot be done in free newspapers, as stated below. In addition, LNP's circulation numbers far outweigh those of CPBJ, as stated in Lintner's article.
Newspapers of General Circulation (45 Pa. C.S.A. § 101)
A "newspaper of general circulation” is a newspaper that is:
- issued at least once a week (daily newspapers are included in this description);
- intended for general distribution and circulation; and
- sold at fixed prices per copy per week, per month or per year, to subscribers and readers without regard to business, trade, profession or class.
Basically, any daily or weekly newspaper that is sold to the public in general is a "newspaper of general circulation."
A “Newspaper” is defined as:
- a printed paper or publication;
- bearing a title or name;
- reporting local or general news;
- printing editorial comment, announcements, miscellaneous reading matter, commercial advertising, classified advertising, legal advertising, and other notices;
- must be at least four or more pages long per publication;
- published continuously during a period of at least six (6) months, or as the successor of such a printed paper or publication issued during an immediate prior period of at least six (6) months;
- is circulated and distributed from an established place of business to subscribers or readers;
- is sold for a definite price;
- either entered or entitled to be entered under the Postal Rules and Regulations as periodical matter (formerly second class mail); and
- subscribed for by readers at a fixed price for each copy, or at a price fixed per year.
Free Newspapers: Free newspapers are not considered "newspapers of general circulation." Legal advertising cannot be done in free newspapers even if they meet all of the above requirements.
Internet Publishing: The law does not specifically address including legal advertisements on internet versions of a newspaper. It is the position of the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association that "printed" legal advertisements can remain in an on-line reproduction of a newspaper, but such an advertisement cannot be considered a paid legal advertisement. The actual legal advertisement itself must be in a printed newspaper of general circulation and the advertising fee must reflect the publication in this newspaper only.
Unauthorized Advertisements: Only government advertisements authorized by law may be published. In addition, advertisements may not be published in more newspapers than the law authorizes (45 Pa. C.S.A. § 310).
York County DA clears police officer in shooting death of Columbia man
The York County district attorney has ruled that a West Manchester Township police officer was justified in fatally shooting Logan James Montgomery of Columbia, who fired at him first in a Manchester Township motel room last summer.
A news release from the DA's office is shown below:
Monday, November 26, 2018
Borough looks at personnel changes, retirement
Borough Manager Rebecca Denlinger announced the retirement of Public Works Director Ron Miller, effective February 1, 2019. Miller has been with the borough most recently since 2011. Current Highway Department Manager Jake Graham and an administrative assistant will take over most of the responsibilities of the position, with remaining duties to be covered by Denlinger and the borough engineer.
Two personnel moves were also announced: Current Finance Manager Georgianna Schreck will become Assistant Borough Manager, and accountant Kyle Watts will fill the Finance Manager position. Schreck will stay at her current salary, but Watts will see an increase to $55,000 annually. Watts has been with the borough for about a year. The vacated accountant position will be advertised publicly if it cannot be filled in-house. The three-member committee approved motions for the transitions, which will be placed on Borough Council's December meeting agenda for a final vote. According to Denlinger, an updated organizational chart will be presented at the meeting.
SPECIAL NEWS RELEASE - Kidnapping & Robbery Incident - Monday 11/26/2018 | Manheim Township Police Department
Jordan J. Yost wanted for alleged assault on Columbia man
At 11:22 a.m., Wednesday, November 14, 2018, a 40-year-old male from Columbia, PA, was voluntarily with Jordan J. Yost, M/24, homeless, at the Walmart at 2030 Fruitville Pike in Manheim Township. At that time, the 40-year-old male and Yost got into a dispute over Yost's use of the victim's vehicle. Yost pulled a handgun on the male victim and forced the victim into his vehicle, holding him against his will. Yost then drove the victim to a location in Lancaster City, where Yost met an acquaintance, Paul Howard Stauffer, III, M/32, homeless.
Yost and Stauffer repeatedly beat and pistol-whipped the victim, while videotaping the incident. A third person known to police, but yet to be charged, also participated in the beatings of the victim. After several hours, Yost took the victim's cell phone, various pieces of jewelry, and the victim's vehicle. Yost left the victim with Stauffer.
During the daylight hours of Thursday, November 15, 2018, Stauffer forced the victim to meet up with two acquaintances of Stauffer, Steven Earl Cornelius, M/30, and Kieffer Shayla Napolitan, F/27, both homeless. Stauffer, Cornelius, and Napolitan then forced the victim to walk to various stores throughout Lancaster City and forced him to use his PA electronic benefits transfer access card to obtain food and money for illegal drugs.
During the evening hours of Thursday, November 15, 2018, Stauffer, Cornelius, and Napolitan forced the victim to board a Red Rose Transit Bus from Lancaster City to Columbia Borough, PA. Upon arrival, they forced the victim back to his apartment where they continued to hold him against his will. Inside the apartment, Stauffer, Cornelius, and Napolitan began to steal items from the victim. They also made a recording of them beating the victim, threatening him by holding a knife to his face, and pointing a paintball gun at his head.
During the morning hours of Friday, November 16, 2018, Stauffer, Cornelius, and Napolitan attempted extortion with the victim's family, by demanding they pay money for his release. While doing so, they were seated in a vehicle near the victim's house. At the same time, Stauffer, Cornelius, Napolitan, and the victim were observed sitting in the car, by Columbia Borough Police on routine patrol in the area. The three suspects and the victim then returned to the victim's apartment. Moments later, the Columbia Borough Police responded to the apartment to check on the victim's welfare and determined that he had been kidnapped days before, held against his will, robbed, and assaulted.
Stauffer, Cornelius, and Napolitan were taken into custody. The victim was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and later released. Stauffer, Cornelius, and Napolitan were taken to Central Arraignment where they failed to post bail and were remanded to Lancaster County Prison. A warrant was obtained for Yost's arrest and he remains a wanted person at this time. There are additional charges pending at this time against the acquaintance of Yost's who assaulted him on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Any person knowing the whereabouts of Yost should call the Manheim Township Police Department at 717-569-6401 or provide information anonymously by clicking "Submit a Tip."
NO PERSON SHOULD APPROACH YOST OR ATTEMPT TO STOP OR DETAIN HIM. YOST IS BELIEVED TO BE ARMED WITH A PISTOL, AND IS CONSIDERED EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.
WANTED
Jordan J. Yost
White, Non-Hispanic Male, 24 years old, homeless
Charges: Kidnapping, Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Kidnapping, Aggravated Assault, Robbery of Motor Vehicle, Theft By Unlawful Taking, Unlawful Restraint, Terroristic Threats
Jordan J. Yost
White, Non-Hispanic Male, 24 years old, homeless
Charges: Kidnapping, Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Kidnapping, Aggravated Assault, Robbery of Motor Vehicle, Theft By Unlawful Taking, Unlawful Restraint, Terroristic Threats
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ARRESTED & INCARCERATED
Paul Howard Stauffer, III
White, Non-Hispanic Male, 32 years old, homeless
Charges: Kidnapping, Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Kidnapping, Aggravated Assault, Robbery, Receiving Stolen Property, Terroristic Threats, Unlawful Restraint
Bail: $1,000,000.00
Paul Howard Stauffer, III
White, Non-Hispanic Male, 32 years old, homeless
Charges: Kidnapping, Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Kidnapping, Aggravated Assault, Robbery, Receiving Stolen Property, Terroristic Threats, Unlawful Restraint
Bail: $1,000,000.00
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ARRESTED & INCARCERATED
Steven Earl Cornelius
White, Non-Hispanic Male, 30 years old, homeless
Charges: Robbery, Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault, Unlawful Restraint
Bail: $500,000.00
Steven Earl Cornelius
White, Non-Hispanic Male, 30 years old, homeless
Charges: Robbery, Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault, Unlawful Restraint
Bail: $500,000.00
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ARRESTED & INCARCERATED
Kieffer Shayla Napolitan
White, Non-Hispanic Female, 27 years old, homeless
Charges: Robbery, Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault, Unlawful Restraint
Bail: $500,000.00
Kieffer Shayla Napolitan
White, Non-Hispanic Female, 27 years old, homeless
Charges: Robbery, Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault, Unlawful Restraint
Bail: $500,000.00
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MEDIA CONTACT: Sergeant Michael T. Piacentino, W: 717-569-6401 Ext: 1583, C: 717-340-2130, piacentm@police.co.lancaster.pa.us
Date:
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Reference ID:
MT-18-10462Case Status:
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