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
Government County eyes a lower, single rate for prison phone calls Currently, the cost for a call ranges from 17 cents to 25 cents per minute. By Tim Stuhldreher - January 19, 2024
Government Commissioner calls for ensuring ‘lived experience’ factors into correctional facility design A survey or focus groups would provide a valuable supplement to the listening sessions held so far, Commissioner Alice Yoder suggested. By Tim Stuhldreher - January 19, 2024
Government County extends correctional facility project contract with owner’s rep CGL The amendment moves the end date from June 2024 to February 2025. By One United Lancaster - January 11, 2024
Government At correctional facility listening session, speakers maintain focus on reducing size The county’s draft programming document provides for 1,212 beds. By Tim Stuhldreher - January 11, 2024