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Warden's report: Cambria County Prison focused on inmate treatment, reducing food expenses
In the first month of Warden Kurt Wolford’s administration, the Cambria County Prison has begun offering more inmate services for re-entry to society as it also seeks to improve fiscal accountability ...
Cambria County Conservation and Recreation Authority talks test site for washout prevention
A section of hillside neighboring the Path of the Flood Trail may soon become a test site for a new bonding agent to avoid washouts, Cambria County Conservation and Recreation Authority Executive ...
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Cambria County Prison captain named new warden, continuing family legacy
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A familiar name will soon take the helm at Cambria County Prison as Capt. Kurt Wolford has been ...
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Pennsylvania duo arrested for running ‘Publishers Clearing House’ scam
A Pennsylvania couple is facing charges after they allegedly tried to scam a Cambria County woman out of $10,000 by ...
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Native Americans can now be housed in Cambria prison
EBENSBURG — The Cambria County Prison can now house inmates from a Native American community, after commissioners gave their approval Thursday. At a public meeting, commissioners unanimously ...
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Inmate accused of rape
EBENSBURG — A man lodged in Cambria County Prison is accused of raping another male inmate after threatening to beat him up. Joseph E. Roth, 18, appeared Tuesday before Magisterial District ...