Government Inmates decorate prison walls with inspirational messages (photos) A rainbow and pot of goal with the message “Hallway of Hope” have been painted in D Block at the Lancaster County Prison. According to the … Read more By Tim Stuhldreher - April 21, 2022
Government Advocates press Prison Board on bail, treatment diversion efforts Tammy Rojas, left, speaks to the Lancaster County Prison Board on Thursday, March 17, 2022. (Photo: Tim Stuhldreher) Advocates for social justice and criminal justice reform … Read more By Tim Stuhldreher - March 18, 2022
Government ‘Have a Heart’ releases full white paper on prison recommendations Jean Bickmire, president of Have a Heart for Persons in the Criminal Justice System, speaks to the Lancaster County Prison Board on Thursday, March 17, 2022. … Read more By Tim Stuhldreher - March 18, 2022
Community Prison reform advocates hold vigil The Rev. Jason Perkowski speaks at a vigil at Binns Park before the Lancaster County Prison Board meeting on Thursday, March 17, 2022. (Photo: Tim Stuhldreher) … Read more By Tim Stuhldreher - March 18, 2022
Government Tentative timeline shows new prison opening in fall 2026 An aerial view of the land acquired by Lancaster County for a new prison. (Source: Lancaster County) Lancaster County is aiming to have its new prison … Read more By Tim Stuhldreher - March 8, 2022
News Roundup ‘Have a Heart’ offers vision for new prison as county shifts to planning, design An aerial view of the land acquired by Lancaster County for a new prison. (Source: Lancaster County) As Lancaster County pivots from purchasing land for its … Read more By Tim Stuhldreher - February 17, 2022
News Roundup Commissioners questioned about ARPA funding, incarceration-reduction initiatives for planned prison NAACP Lancaster President Blanding Watson, at podium, questions the Lancaster County commissioners at a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2022. To his right is attorney Claudia … Read more By Tim Stuhldreher - February 2, 2022
News Roundup Commissioners to vote on final step in buying land for county prison A view of the land Lancaster County is acquiring for a new prison. (Source: Lancaster County) The Lancaster County commissioners are scheduled to take a final … Read more By Tim Stuhldreher - February 1, 2022
News Roundup Commissioners approve $3M land purchase for new prison A view of the land Lancaster County is acquiring for a new prison. (Source: Lancaster County) The Lancaster County commissioners on Wednesday voted unanimously to move … Read more By Tim Stuhldreher - May 26, 2021
