The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections announced the closure of the State Correctional Institution at Rockview and the Quehanna Motivational Boot Camp, which will take place over the next four months.
The decision to close these facilities will affect over 800 employees, who are guaranteed job offers at existing pay and classification at nearby correctional facilities, according to the PADOC.
"We were really sad to see it, hear about, you know, the closures that you're referring to," said Amy Mearkle, Director of Marketing & Events at DelGrosso's Park.
The closures are expected to have a ripple effect throughout the area, impacting local businesses and families. DelGrosso's Park, located just over 30 minutes from Rockview and an hour from Quehanna, may be affected by the potential d