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Public hearing tonight in Wingate on proposed SCI Rockview closure; commissioners warn of large job losses
Summary
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.
County commissioners announced a public hearing scheduled for 5:00 p.m. tonight at the Bald Eagle Area School District complex in Wingate on the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections’ proposal related to SCI Rockview and a boot camp program.
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.
