Government ‘Just the start’: Commissioners begin review of correctional facility’s schematic design A public listening session has been scheduled for Aug. 21. By Tim Stuhldreher - August 14, 2024
Government Commissioners to review draft schematic design for correctional facility on Tuesday The draft offers a preliminary cost estimate of $890 to $940 per square foot for a building of 433,018 square feet. By Tim Stuhldreher - August 12, 2024
Government Commissioners authorize prison’s Vivitrol grant application, discuss hot conditions inside facility Vivitrol is used to reduce cravings in individuals with alcohol or opioid dependence. By Tim Stuhldreher - July 10, 2024
Government President Judge: Court won’t bring outside groups into procedural discussions It’s encouraging that local organizations are discussing how to reduce incarceration and recidivism, but judicial independence is paramount, Judge David Ashworth said. By Tim Stuhldreher - May 8, 2024
Government Advocates call for creating a county-community ‘working group’ to study ways to lower prison population Advocates say a new analysis calls into question the case for 1,000 to 1,200 beds in Lancaster County’s planned correctional facility. By Tim Stuhldreher - May 7, 2024
Government Advocate calls on County Prison to discontinue handcuffing participants in MAT drug program Prison officials say the practice keeps drugs from being smuggled into the facility’s general population. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 18, 2024
Government City steps up its planning for redevelopment at County Prison site It represents a “once in a lifetime opportunity,” Chief Planner Douglas Smith said. By Tim Stuhldreher - March 6, 2024
Government County commissioners approve program document for new correctional facility Wednesday’s ratification sets the stage for the project’s next phase, schematic design. By Tim Stuhldreher - February 7, 2024
Government Commissioners ready to act on ‘program’ draft for correctional facility A vote to formally approve the document is on the commissioners’ agenda for their meeting Wednesday morning. By Tim Stuhldreher - February 6, 2024
Government County extends prison phone contract, lowers rates The extension maintains phone service at the County Prison during design and construction of the new correctional facility in Lancaster Township. By Tim Stuhldreher - January 31, 2024
Government Commissioners, warden endorse building a smaller correctional facility They called for proceeding with an initial design of around 1,000 beds, while allowing room for growth. By Tim Stuhldreher - January 30, 2024
Government County commissioners to vote on correctional facility programming draft The draft sets the stage for the next phase: Schematic design. By Tim Stuhldreher - January 29, 2024
