Government Correctional facility design candidates make their pitches The county tentatively plans to have a firm under contract by early July. By Tim Stuhldreher - May 24, 2023
Government County commissioners approve agreement clearing the way for addition of FOP property to site of future correctional facility (update) After the Dirty Ol’ Tavern’s owner claimed a right of first refusal on the sale, the county had filed for a taking by eminent domain. By Justin Stoltzfus - May 2, 2023
Government Prison staff visit Las Vegas detention center to garner ideas for upcoming design Inmate Services Supervisor Toni Warfel called the visit “extremely eye-opening.” By Tim Stuhldreher - April 21, 2023
Government Commissioners vote to issue RFP for correctional facility design services (update) The county is encouraging partnerships between local and national firms. By One United Lancaster - February 28, 2023
Government DA Adams, Judge Ashworth stand by county’s ‘good work’ reducing incarceration Lancaster County’s efforts over the past few years are among the country’s most successful, the district attorney said. By Tim Stuhldreher - February 17, 2023
Government County finalizing solicitation for correctional facility design team The county remains on track to complete and occupy the new building by late 2026, Commissioner Ray D’Agostino said. By Tim Stuhldreher - February 17, 2023
Community Advocates speak out at 2nd correctional facility listening session Community members continue to push for building small. By One United Lancaster - February 2, 2023
Government Commissioners approve County Prison food contract, wage increases for staff Inmates will be getting more fruit in their diets, a change made in response to concerns raised at Prison Board meetings. By Tim Stuhldreher - January 25, 2023
Government Advocate urges including ‘decarceration’ in correctional facility size discussion How much might emerging trends in criminal justice affect future capacity needs? By Tim Stuhldreher - January 19, 2023
Government County Prison will consider expanding its reporting on health care complaints The advocacy group Have a Heart is pressing for increased disclosure, in hopes it will offer insight into the quality of care offered by PrimeCare Medical, the prison’s contracted healthcare provider. By Tim Stuhldreher - January 19, 2023
Community Upcoming events highlight case for bail reform, immigration reform Local organizations are taking part in a film screening and a “Changemaker Chat.” By One United Lancaster - January 18, 2023
Government County posts full needs assessment for correctional facility The document was posted following the commissioners’ acceptance of it at their work session on Tuesday. By Tim Stuhldreher - December 21, 2022
