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News: Friday, Nov. 5

Lancaster City Council President Ismail Smith-Wade-El

Lancaster City Council President Ismail Smith-Wade-El
Lancaster City Council President Ismail Smith-Wade-El

Headlines:

Gov. Wolf violates state law on ballot delivery: State law says voters casting mail-in ballots cannot have someone else deliver them, but the governor said his wife dropped his off for him. A spokesperson called it "an honest mistake." (Source: Spotlight PA)

Lancaster City Council president to run for state House: Ismail Smith-Wade-El will challenge state Rep. Mike Sturla, who has held office since 1990. (Source: LNP)

Man wounded in city shooting: An off-duty police officer heard gunshots and detained the suspect, Daijour Lamark Stennett. The victim was transported to hospital. (Source: ABC 27)

Lancaster County to tally 52,300 write-in votes: The ballots have the potential to change the outcome in several school board races, including Warwick and Penn Manor. (Source: LNP)

National/world roundup: Economy adds 531,000 jobs in October, unemployment drops to 4.6%. (Source: CNBC) House poised to vote on spending bills. (Source: USA Today) 11 states file suit against federal vaccine mandate for large employers. (Source: AP) Pfizer says Covid-19 treatment cuts severe disease 89%. (Source: NBC News)