SHAMOKIN - Mayor George Rozinskie is in "good condition" after being hospitalized after he fell inside his home early Tuesday morning, according to his wife.
Georgette Rozinskie said doctors haven't yet said when the mayor would be able to return home, but added that "he's doing wonderful."
Word amongst some in City Hall is that he suffered injuries to his back, clavicle and rib cage.
Bill Milbrand, city councilman, said Rozinskie, 78, had fallen down the stairs inside his home. He was driven by his wife to Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital, Coal Township, before being transferred to the main Geisinger campus in Danville, he said.
Steve Bartos, city clerk, said he and Rozinskie had been scheduled to travel together to Philadelphia on Tuesday. He said he would not speak further on the mayor's injuries, citing federal privacy regulations. He referred inquires to Rozinskie's wife.
A special meeting to be held at City Hall this past Tuesday was canceled for lack of a quorum, due in part to the mayor's injuries. Councilmen R. Craig Rhoades and Michael Snyder also were unavailable. It has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. this coming Tuesday.
City council is expected to vote on the finalization of a $100,000 bridge loan in lieu of federal reimbursement to begin the Shamokin Creek channel restoration project, Rhoades said. Council also is expected to award a demolition contract for six homes totaled in the Flood of 2011 and choose among insurance carriers for city vehicles and buildings.
With the mayor on leave, Councilman William Strausser, finance director and vice mayor, will lead council.
Rozinskie was a city councilman before being elected mayor, beginning a four-year term in 2010. He is not seeking re-election in this year's election.