Happy Valley Times

Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. of Pennsylvania spoke at a rally in Harrisburg against the planned closures of certain correctional facilities in the state, including Quehanna Boot Camp in Clearfield County and SCI Rockview in Centre County. He was joined by a bipartisan group of legislative members and the Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association (PSCOA).

"Quehanna Boot Camp and SCI Rockview are well established, well-functioning efficient facilities. They need to stay in operation," Langerholc stated. "I stand with all the men and women who put on the uniform daily and will work to put an end to this ill-conceived notion."

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections has scheduled a listening session regarding the proposed closure of Quehanna Boot Camp on Thursday, April 10, at 5 p.m. at Community Alliance Church in Karthaus. A session for SCI Rockview's proposed closure is set for Tuesday, April 15, at 5 p.m. at Bald Eagle High School in Wingate.

Feedback is being collected by the department for those unable to attend the sessions. Comments may be sent via email to ra-crdocclose@pa.gov or left as a voicemail at 888-316-8950.

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