Moshannon Valley Correctional Facility
7:08 pm
The possible closure of the Moshannon Valley Correctional Facility comes after the Federal Bureau of Prisons decided not to renew their contract with the GEO group.
GEO officials say the contract is set to expire on March 31st.
Clearfield County Commissioner John Sobel says nearly 270 employees could lose their jobs.
He says this will also impact local businesses in Clearfield.
Though the future of the prison is unclear, Sobel is sure state and Federal officials are considering all options.
“There are all sorts of potential facilities they can convert to. I think in the short run efforts will be made by officials to get the Federal Bureau of Prisons to reconsider.”