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May 04, 2023 12:00 AM
By: DOC Staff

On April 30, C.O.V.E.R. members from SCI Benner Township, SCI Houtzdale, SCI Rockview, SCI Muncy, and SCI Waymart participated in...


April 25, 2023 12:00 AM
By: DOC Staff

​A partnership with Widener University and Rostock University (Germany) brought a one-day Creative Writing Workshop to six DOC facilities...


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April 24, 2023 12:00 AM
By: DOC Staff

SCI Houtzdale conducted a full-scale training exercise on April 5. The drill scenario involved a mock hostage situation...


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November 04, 2022 12:00 AM
By: DOC Staff

​On Oct. 18, SCI Houtzdale’s RUFF dog training program welcomed two new puppies from United Disabilities Services (UDS)...


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September 28, 2022 12:00 AM
By: DOC Staff

On Sept. 13, representatives from United Disabilities Services arrived at SCI Houtzdale to drop off a new dog for training — and they...


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August 10, 2022 12:00 AM
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Staff and inmates at SCI Houtzdale held donation drives to support the children in the Child Advocacy Center of Clearfield County...


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July 25, 2022 12:00 AM
By: DOC Staff

SCI Houtzdale hosted a job fair on July 12 and 13 with the goal of filling dozens of positions at the facility...


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April 29, 2022 12:00 AM
By: DOC Staff

It’s been another bittersweet few months for the SCI Houtzdale’s R.U.F.F. program as five dogs moved on to complete their training...


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April 20, 2022 12:00 AM
By: DOC Staff

SCI Houtzdale’s major James and Corrections Counselor Swanson attended a job fair at the Jaffa Mosque in Altoona...


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April 06, 2022 12:00 AM
By: DOC Staff

On March 28, SCI Houtzdale Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist Fiochetta and Veterans Service Unit Manager Mowery attended...