Program at Cumberland County Prison working to reduce recidivism

Cumberland County prison celebrated its inaugural graduation of six inmates from an Aramark In2Work program that will help to reduce recidivism.

Prison Warden, Travis Shenk, said upon completion, the In2Work program sets inmates up for success in a job wit...

Central Pa. officials paint bleak picture of unmet mental health needs, fear ‘catastrophic’ result

Cumberland County officials this week described major shortages of mental health services, saying the “ripple effects” include children and families going without badly needed help, people ending up in jail and homelessness.

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Cumberland County issues $47k in tax credits to volunteer firefighters & EMS

Cumberland County issues $47k in tax credits to volunteer firefighters and EMS staff

Cumberland County announced Tuesday it has issued $47,124 in real estate tax credits to 197 active volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel in the county.

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Cumberland County projects receive $200,000+ in funding

CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners recently announced $266,607 in grant funding for nine different projects across the county.

The grant funding is being provided through the Land Partnership Grant Program, which ...