Cambria County inmates get new way to contact public defenders

Cambria County Prison inmates now have a new virtual system to access public defender services, with additional options on the horizon, officials said. Cambria County Prison Warden ...
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Warden says he cannot comment on ongoing lawsuits against Blair County Prison

The Blair County Warden is responding after two federal civil lawsuits were filed against the Blair County Prison alleging overcrowding and poor living conditions. Last week, 6 News reported on the ...
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Blair County Prison to try mattresses with built-in pillows

The Blair County Prison is planning to introduce mattresses with built-in pillows for inmates. Warden Matthew Hale told the prison board Tuesday that he wanted to try the option on an experimental ...

York County Prison names Joseph Johnston as new permanent warden

Joseph 'JJ' Johnston, who has served York County Prison for two decades, has been named the permanent warden after a ...
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Sheriff defends serving ‘warden burger’ to inmates as punishment: ‘Most nutritious meal we serve’

CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) – A jail in Ohio is facing scrutiny from lawmakers who claim the facility violates basic standards for inmate housing, conditions and meals, including what the sheriff ...