Article: Vandals mar Everson memorial dedication

With theft and vandalism on the rise in Everson, borough council is asking residents to be wary.

"I'm appalled and people should be outraged," said Mayor Tim Shoemaker, describing episodes of vandalism as recent as Saturday during the dedication of Everson's memorial where the "Welcome to Everson" sign was spray-painted and flags were pushed over.

Councilman Marty Adobato introduced a resolution to set a reward of $50 for anyone who informs the borough who spray-painted the welcome sign. Adobato said the guilty party will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

"I'm taking this personally," Adobato said.

Borough council received word that part-time police officer Greg Cominsky cannot ...

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