Clausi did not criticize supervisors
The News-Item incorrectly reported comments from Northumberland County Commissioner Chairman Vinny Clausi at the May 8 prison board meeting.
A story in the May 9 edition said Clausi said if anyone is found in the prison with drugs, the supervisor should be fired because "leadership sucks." Clausi said he was not being critical of the prison supervisors, and instead said he was referring to the county prison board, himself included, in saying that "leadership stinks" if problems such as drugs being taken into the prison are allowed to continue. Clausi said he reviewed the tape of the meeting to be certain of his comments and also met with prison Commander Brian Wheary to relate that he was not criticizing any supervisors.
Bridy not supporting candidate
Northumberland County Commissioner Stephen Bridy took exception with Jamie Saleski's comments in Thursday's edition that she wouldn't get any help in her dispute with Justin Dunkelberger, her opponent for the Republican candidacy for prothonotary, because "two commissioners," meaning Bridy and Vinny Clausi "support him." While Clausi has endorsed Dunkelberger, Bridy has not, and says he "does not support either candidate on the Republican ticket." Bridy, who is an Independent, said, "I do not, nor will not, publicly or privately support any candidate." He was also critical of The News-Item for not contacting him for comment on the issue.
The News-Item apologizes for the incorrect reporting.