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Centre County commissioners discuss drafting letter to DOC over proposed Rockview, Quehanna closures, cite potential economic impact
Summary
Commissioners said they will work with county staff to draft a letter asking the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections to reconsider proposals to close Rockview and Quehanna correctional facilities. They cited potential job and supply‑chain impacts and asked for detailed local impact data before any closure proceeds.
Commissioners discussed a possible formal response to recent proposals by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections to close state correctional facilities, including Rockview and Quehanna. The board directed staff to begin drafting a letter asking the DOC to reconsider and to include Centre County in planning discussions if closures proceed.
During the discussion commissioners…
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