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The board said the hearing is likely to see significant turnout and could last several hours; commissioners encouraged residents who wish to speak to arrive early but noted a line will likely remain open for speakers who arrive later. At the meeting commissioners referenced a figure of 892 jobs in Clinton and Clearfield counties tied to the proposed action and characterized the potential closure as the largest since a notable plant closing two decades ago.

The board did not take action on the issue but public participation was encouraged; commissioners noted the hearing in Carthage had substantial turnout and recommended arriving early to be able to speak.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Centre County Board of Commissioners Meeting 04/15/25 | C-NET Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners announced a Department of Corrections public hearing at 5:00 p.m. at Bald Eagle Area School District in Wingate on the proposed closure of SCI Rockview and an associated boot camp; county officials noted the potential loss of 892 jobs across nearby counties and urged public attendance.","taxTitle","Centre County, Pennsylvania","taxId",12570,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6272410,"Commissioners approve contracts, building repairs and consent agenda; motions advance sheriff’s lot negotiations and correctional facility repairs",212,2536555,2749210,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3027872-da8b706df1fb68b9251d64ab8bc9489f&start=2536&end=2749","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3027872-da8b706df1fb68b9251d64ab8bc9489f/thumbnail_2536555.jpg","/articles/6272410/Centre-County/Pennsylvania/Commissioners-approve-contracts-building-repairs-and-consent-agenda-motions-advance-sheriffs-lot-negotiations-and-correctional-facility-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6272410-d01326cb4c9c2021c598f42c70bbf0f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770890096&Signature=Z6afJA-REH3~4pz1eoBQwL2EX2~MCp~JxI3QhptkNlSzzP6srqSHd7bg~FEWfYSdTqWmzibd7oaq2AxL5cHShcDp0JE~pBAAF8Sp~ocxmqNurISJ5VyRJbcG5vg7iBRkwpuf68J5wxVAH3bFXPOKD71GiJrvNfEMFU5gvmxIYAfszdcx4Ac0yJWQEW6DczQgL0meRSqtjGl2hDkv5raXul-GvU9xZxf2WVQD6N~d~H5UDrSEfegIOSeIiYZgzJnOKXyVoipPTFsq53pbjDqvzyVw4ml5XLkNN8nbB-qmCkNA78zn06KiCZ-lWR9COg9C5kVZrZ4TmRO~AOx4r6MOzw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Centre County commissioners on April 11 advanced several procurement and facility items, approving a change order and entering contract review for capital maintenance while adding multiple human‑services and training contracts to next week’s consent agenda.

Contract and procurement actions
- Sheriff’s Office parking lot upgrades: County staff reported four proposals were received for final surface, concrete curbing, an ADA parking spot and sidewalk upgrades at the Sheriff’s Office. Commissioners voted to enter contract negotiations with three responsive bidders (Bowman Excavating, Paving and Concrete; Big Rock Paving; Landserve Inc.). Commissioner Concepcion moved to enter contract review; the motion was seconded and carried.
- Correctional facility roof lightning protection: Staff said the existing lightning protection system on the correctional facility has corroded and must be replaced. The board approved a change order with S. J. Thomas Company, Inc. for $50,343.86 to replace cabling and protectors as part of the roof replacement project; the motion passed by voice vote.
- Public Safety Training Center stone purchase: The board approved (for placement on next week’s consent agenda) purchase of approximately 380 tons (about 20 tri‑axle loads) of 2A stone to restore the roadway around the burn building and drafting pit for the training center. The quoted purchase price was $5,890; student crews at the Central Pennsylvania Institute’s heavy‑equipment program will perform final grading and spreading. Commissioners moved to add the contract with Central Pennsylvania Institute to next week’s consent agenda and the motion passed.

Human services and consent items
- Children and Youth Services: The board approved adding four Children and Youth items to next week’s consent agenda, including an Act 31/Act 34 fiscal report and renewals for residential placements and the CAPS data system; the county share for the CAPS service agreement was reported as $8,102.74.
- Adult services and aging: Commissioners approved submission of the Human Services Block Grant income and expense report for state FY 2023–24 and added a contract with Housing Transitions (an ESG‑funded contract totaling $94,649.59) to next week’s consent agenda. They also added an increase in rates for Aging Well PA LLC to reflect expanded functional eligibility determination work for Medicaid nursing‑home eligibility and waiver enrollment.

Final motions
- The board approved a large consent agenda by voice vote and then approved the check run dated April 11; the check run motion was moved and seconded and carried.

Recorded dollar amounts in the meeting transcript include the $50,343.86 change order for the lightning protection system and $5,890 for stone purchase. Where staff cited contractor names, the board directed staff to proceed with contract negotiations or to place contracts on the next consent agenda; several items will return for formal consent‑agenda approval next week.","The board voted to enter contract negotiations for a sheriff’s office parking lot upgrade, approved a change order to replace corroded lightning protection on the correctional facility roof and added multiple contracts to next week's consent agenda; the full consent agenda and check run were approved.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6272415,"County proclaims April 2025 Grange Month, highlights fair and agricultural role",411,2045280,2457099,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3027872-da8b706df1fb68b9251d64ab8bc9489f&start=2045&end=2457","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3027872-da8b706df1fb68b9251d64ab8bc9489f/thumbnail_2045280.jpg","/articles/6272415/Centre-County/Pennsylvania/County-proclaims-April-2025-Grange-Month-highlights-fair-and-agricultural-role","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6272415-e6b0866110b7e279e2952152192fe484/orig.mp4?Expires=1770890096&Signature=Asw91vr3JssXKb1WOYnO5Q7BrSYosj0tq3OpkZH2eSWJL9FdF-ICg2rA1EmbbvTOcl8SEIfL2EuD4lPGZwRSSPs7crjursZ-6GbMIUXKiKak7YFmgMTDgHoIJNJPOyS~hytDM2DREM3M5V6eFQ~B7b57~4WITnQZueDsRj7vok3Zy3fddp7vh0oNY8iJkPMSUpTPD5Udl7Iw3GtMTwY~LLTliRSUttlG7F~twNzrZo~ZvSVCuwyQRhrRk1dVld7tx9X1UVmVdzSPSu~i3eIlOk3AsNR6InhjHn2tJPGq1yKHm5Av61fIhp1oVLUQcstNvuI4Qqg7ebdPbuNKRuQNQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Centre County commissioners adopted Proclamation No. 17 on April 11 proclaiming April 2025 as Grange Month in Centre County and heard from Lisa Butler, president of Centre County Pomona Grange No. 13, about the organization’s local activities.

Butler outlined that there are 12 active local granges in the county and summarized typical community services: food distribution, rabies clinics, scholarships (including FFA jackets for first‑year agricultural students), hero bags for EMS, fire and police, and fair planning. She said Pomona Grange committees coordinate the county fair and other countywide ag events, and that state and national Grange organizations have advocated for rural broadband and mental‑health services.

Commissioners praised the Grange’s economic and community impact, noting the Grange Fair’s regional draw and the county’s broader agricultural economy. The board moved to adopt the proclamation by voice vote. Commissioner Concepcion moved to adopt Proclamation No. 17; the motion was seconded and carried.

The proclamation recognizes the Grange’s historic and ongoing role supporting rural agriculture, youth scholarships and local ag tourism.","The board adopted Proclamation No. 17 naming April 2025 Grange Month; Lisa Butler of Centre County Pomona Grange described longstanding agricultural and community activities including the Grange Fair and rural services.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6272419,"Penn State student startup Today Sports touts 1 billion lifetime social views, credits LaunchBox and stays in Centre County",154,953340,1108230,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3027872-da8b706df1fb68b9251d64ab8bc9489f&start=953&end=1108","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3027872-da8b706df1fb68b9251d64ab8bc9489f/thumbnail_953340.jpg","/articles/6272419/Centre-County/Pennsylvania/Penn-State-student-startup-Today-Sports-touts-1-billion-lifetime-social-views-credits-LaunchBox-and-stays-in-Centre-County","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6272419-d011fbb63ea7c60cf34dd50499d6ad62/orig.mp4?Expires=1770890096&Signature=EgF~-pqhD0X-N1N~IakMyY22j~t5oFilyskaCGiCfIn1fASiVhP2xaMb1PCKAfyIO1Ecn7yoTwb04H7ezYz~8Wzc49Lk4d6gc-s5XEaJS3umiNH-fiQ8PwCgQCwrLXQCcglmA2DYdMju3eQFBia9exZrXkJWj9wdsctuefMNljIPIbNjm03u4QQ8R2jPrOP4iO2aBmFSTI44b16o5wljy-oW6PNsgeG4jYRuweZZ7tyvuQwCxPN4SAMI0FQSNynbYAc7fmFOvgI~~GOB8~VJNp66vT74zhSTtZNbg14r8-FqTeH7z03eEsg0aKtFkcoXD17gUv83y8bY60RHOa1N~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of Today Sports, a State College content company founded by Penn State students, presented to the Board of Commissioners on April 11 and described rapid growth, community partnerships and the company's decision to remain based in Centre County.

Founder Justin Lucener said the company has amassed roughly 1,000,000,000 lifetime views across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat since he began creating sports videos as a child. Lucener credited Penn State resources — including the Innovation Park Happy Valley LaunchBox, Invent Penn State and Ben Franklin Technology Partners — for startup funding and mentorship; he said LaunchBox funding included seed awards and a $15,000 founders program grant. Lucener said the group has a team of about 10 people and named colleagues who attended the meeting: Robert Prince III (head creative producer), Kyle Hutchinson (head of finance) and Austin Groft (lead content creator).

The presentation explained Today Sports’ business model: short sports videos published daily with brand partnerships and paid campaigns. Lucener described partnerships with national and local brands, and case studies the company provided — including tens of millions of organic views for a Gatorade campaign and substantial social reach for other brand sponsors. He said the team frequently posts two to three videos a day and that typical videos can reach 100,000 to 300,000 views.

Commissioners praised the founders for choosing to keep the operation in Centre County after graduation and for leveraging local entrepreneurship supports. Commissioner Concepcion and others noted the value of the LaunchBox and related programs for helping student entrepreneurs transition to local employers and businesses. The board took no formal vote on the presentation; commissioners welcomed the group and posed questions about content focus and geographic reach, which the founders answered.

Lucener and his team invited commissioners and the public to upcoming LaunchBox pitch events and noted that they have produced content with Penn State athletes and national figures. The presentation included a request to continue local support for student entrepreneurs and highlighted the economic benefit of retaining graduates and startups in Centre County.","Founders of Today Sports presented to commissioners about reaching 1,000,000,000 lifetime views, local support from Penn State and Ben Franklin Technology Partners, revenue from brand partnerships and decision to remain headquartered in State College.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6272424,"Centre County proclaims April 2025 as 9‑1‑1 Dispatchers Week, highlights staffing strain and hiring needs",654,181350,836069,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3027872-da8b706df1fb68b9251d64ab8bc9489f&start=181&end=836","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3027872-da8b706df1fb68b9251d64ab8bc9489f/thumbnail_181350.jpg","/articles/6272424/Centre-County/Pennsylvania/Centre-County-proclaims-April-2025-as-911-Dispatchers-Week-highlights-staffing-strain-and-hiring-needs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6272424-88f58a94f6c7673424cfc65adc547d09/orig.mp4?Expires=1770890096&Signature=bRJUhvyydM8o7vrWJnwDa1mwXB7bq~9R~XZ2LuNAaW8srR8B5Ayd5IyGk0m2~5pZv9GMPQ3bgdxly8PrVx3vyf3nvNqGIOwvRdBhPDDjncvOyQs5PueXxybbNAVWZTmtG4QSgly8qYHzz4BqQUq9kDZ8RDaXymfoT5JLIygr2mBqI9U0vnDKmyfOqfxslmzcti10jR-0St8cc6lAJTG3kpsnDlTZzvm30YAlLQaNOBb9KMwJ9DqCzxk8r3pZaoaec1XPWJaHOflvewaTrJI2Iml2JsVCRcURimYwYp14QkKbyfe17AphEK6k75-gIOCzyFfEoUUJXxMqH~mfItNmOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Centre County commissioners on April 11 adopted Proclamation No. 16 declaring April 2025 as 9‑1‑1 Dispatchers Week, honoring dispatchers who manage emergency calls for the county.

The proclamation and a presentation from Centre County 9‑1‑1 staff emphasized the demands of dispatcher work and the strain on staffing. Norman Ramey and another 9‑1‑1 representative described the training process and operational duties, and county officials encouraged residents to consider careers in dispatching.

County staff said initial dispatch training takes approximately six months of classroom and trainer-led instruction followed by another six months working with supervision; continuous training and certifications are required. Ramey reported that Centre County dispatchers answered 130,981 phone calls and handled 136,498 incidents in the last year. He said dispatch staff logged 9,220 hours of overtime during the year; four dispatchers worked more than 950 overtime hours and one exceeded 1,000 hours. Two dispatchers received lifesaver pins for providing CPR instructions over the phone that saved a life, and two others assisted with deliveries of babies.

Commissioners noted the job’s stress and public‑safety value, and several said dispatchers should be recognized as emergency responders. The board also discussed recruitment: the presenters said the starting hourly wage is $22.32 and that employees receive benefits including Blue Cross Blue Shield and a fully funded pension; a pay increase after successful completion of training was mentioned but described as still in process.

The board adopted the proclamation by voice vote. Commissioner Concepcion moved to adopt Proclamation No. 16; a second was recorded and the motion carried.

The presentation and discussion were front‑loaded by commissioners as part of several proclamations and public recognitions during the meeting. Commissioners urged anyone interested in dispatcher positions to consult the Centre County website for job listings.","The Board of Commissioners adopted Proclamation No. 16 recognizing 9‑1‑1 dispatchers; county officials and dispatch staff described heavy overtime, lifesaving calls and a $22.32 starting wage and encouraged applicants.","actionData","errors"]

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