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Community voices are rising against the proposed ICE contract extension, framing the decision as a critical moral test for Clearfield County's leadership.

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Residents and community leaders press commissioners to reject ICE contract extension
Multiple public speakers—residents, clergy, veterans and community organizations—urged the Clearfield County commissioners to decline or table the six-month IGSA extension, citing human-rights, legal and fiscal concerns; several suggested alternatives and further public engagement.
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September 27, 2026 at 3:13 AM
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The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners has voted to extend its controversial contract with ICE for another six months, igniting fierce public backlash and calls for greater oversight.

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Clearfield County OKs six-month IGSA extension with ICE despite strong public opposition
After a sustained public-comment period featuring residents, veterans, clergy and the district attorney, the Clearfield County Board of Commissioners approved a six-month extension of the intergovernmental service agreement (IGSA) that keeps local involvement with ICE and the Machana Valley Processing Center in place.
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September 26, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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Family of man who died in ICE custody in Clearfield County takes legal action
The brother of the man who died while in ICE custody at a facility in Clearfield County Aug. 5 has filed a lawsuit against the federal government, in an effort to get more information about his brothe...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Public outcry grows in Clearfield County as faith leaders and detainees demand an end to the controversial GEO Group contract amid shocking allegations of mistreatment and neglect.

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Faith leaders and detainees urge Clearfield County not to renew GEO Group contract at MoShannon processing center
Multiple public commenters, including faith leaders and people detained at the facility, urged commissioners not to renew the county's partnership with the GEO Group at the Moshening/MoShannon processing center, citing alleged inadequate medical care, prolonged detention, solitary confinement, family separations and deaths in custody.
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July 31, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, will vote on a six-month Moshannon extension as ICE weighs direct contracting or purchase that could reduce local fiscal and oversight leverage. #ICE #Detention #GEOGroup #Pennsylvania #ClearfieldCounty #StateCollegeCom
Clearfield Commissioners Set to Vote on Contract Extension for Moshannon Detention Center
The future of the Moshannon Valley Processing Center is up in the air as ICE weighs buying facilities and cutting out middlemen.
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September 20, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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Clearfield County is taking action after a powerful tornado wreaked havoc, paving the way for potential state and federal assistance to rebuild the community.

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County ratifies local disaster declaration after Aug. 22 tornado
Commissioners ratified a local disaster emergency declaration for an Aug. 22 Category 1 tornado that caused infrastructure and tree damage in Madera and Decatur Township, enabling potential state and federal assistance.
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September 9, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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Clearfield County just secured a game-changing $315,000 Homeland Security grant to boost regional emergency response efforts, including drones and rescue equipment!

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Commissioners approve $315,000 regional Homeland Security grant for response teams
Clearfield County commissioners approved a regional FY2025 State Homeland Security grant allocation that supports region-wide response teams and purchases including drones and water-rescue equipment; Emergency Management presented the $315,000 task force award.
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September 9, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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Clearfield County is gearing up for the elections with 3,300 mail-in ballot requests while honoring 9/11 with a special remembrance ceremony—find out how these events are unfolding!

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Elections update: ballots to be tested; county schedules 9/11 remembrance
Elections staff reported testing of ballots amid litigation over mail-in procedures and said about 3,300 people had signed up for mail-in ballots; commissioners also announced a 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Sept. 11 at 8:30 a.m.
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September 9, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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County officials are weighing a six-month extension for the DHS/ICE contract, but a potential sale could cost the community over a million dollars in tax revenue.

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Commissioners discuss six-month extension of DHS/ICE contract; action deferred to Sept. 22
Staff presented a six-month extension of the county's contract with DHS/ICE to operate the local processing center; commissioners discussed rumors that GEO Group might sell the facility to ICE and noted tax-base concerns. Formal action will be taken at the Sept. 22 meeting.
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September 9, 2026 at 1:51 PM
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Dawn Shields challenges county officials, questioning why taxpayers should fund the hefty profits of for-profit prison operators like GEO, which reported staggering revenue and net income this quarter.

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Local commenter cites GEO profits, urges county not to fund detention-related costs
Dawn Shields told commissioners GEO reported strong second-quarter results and asked why taxpayers should subsidize for-profit detention operators; she cited revenue and profit numbers and called for legal pathways for immigrants.
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August 28, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Clearfield County officials are closely monitoring a Supreme Court decision that could impact mail-in ballot rules, including potential delays in printing ballots.

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Commissioners say county is monitoring Supreme Court action on mail‑in ballot rules and may delay printing
Commissioners and the county solicitor discussed a recent Supreme Court stay affecting an injunction tied to an executive order about USPS delivery and barcode requirements, and said the county may delay ballot printing and expand in‑person counter services pending a final ruling.
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August 28, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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After storm-related outages jeopardized 9-1-1 communications, county commissioners swiftly approved an emergency procurement to enhance public safety with a new microwave link.

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County approves emergency SAF/microwave link to restore redundant 9‑1‑1 communications to Rockton tower
After recent storm‑related outages threatened communications between the county 9‑1‑1 center and the Rockton Mountain tower, commissioners approved an emergency procurement to purchase and install a SAF (microwave) link from Center Communications to restore a redundant transmission path.
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August 12, 2026 at 4:01 AM
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Residents are rallying for justice as they demand Clearfield County reject the renewal of the controversial Moshening detention contract, citing harrowing accounts of human rights violations and tragic deaths in custody.

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Residents and advocates press Clearfield County to oppose renewal of Moshening detention contract, demand oversight
Multiple residents and advocates told commissioners they had witnessed or documented inadequate medical care, deaths in custody, and rights violations at the Moshening (Mo Shannon) detention facility and urged the county to vote against contract renewal, demand independent oversight and clarify contingency plans.
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August 12, 2026 at 3:57 AM
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Clearfield County commissioners approved over $1.8 million in bills, new hires, and a standardized lease for polling locations, setting the stage for a more efficient electoral process.

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Clearfield County commissioners approve bills, personnel changes and standardize polling-place leases
At their July 14 meeting commissioners approved bills totaling $1,866,114.99, accepted multiple personnel actions, appointed John Ness to the Du Bois Regional Airport Authority, approved several vendor contracts and purchase-of-service renewals, and adopted a new standard lease form for polling locations while authorizing the director of elections to sign.
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July 18, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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Residents of Clearfield County are demanding action against the GEO Group, citing alarming conditions and potential human rights violations at the local processing center.

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Residents urge Clearfield County commissioners to publicly oppose GEO Group involvement and demand oversight of local processing center
Dozens of residents at the July 14 meeting urged the Clearfield County commissioners to record formal disapproval of the GEO Group's operations and to withhold or terminate county support unless the company permits oversight; speakers cited alleged abuse, forced labor suits and urged an emergency proclamation.
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July 18, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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August 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Clearfield County residents are demanding urgent action against the GEO-operated Manhattan Valley Processing Center, citing shocking allegations of abuse and neglect that could change the fate of the facility.

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Residents urge closure or investigation of Manhattan Valley Processing Center; commissioners point to recent inspections and audits
At a June 23 Clearfield County commissioners meeting, multiple residents accused the GEO-operated Manhattan Valley Processing Center of abuse and inadequate care; commissioners described recent unannounced site visits and cited federal and accreditation audits that they said found no deficiencies and pledged further review.
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June 27, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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Clearfield County is taking a bold step with a new High Impact Development overlay aimed at ensuring large projects won't disrupt local communities—are you ready to discover how this could change the landscape?

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County planner proposes "High Impact Development" overlay to review large projects early
Clearfield County planner Jody Brandon presented a proposed High Impact Development (HID) overlay to the county subdivision and land development ordinance to require early engineering review of large projects’ traffic, stormwater and utility impacts while preserving municipal land‑use authority.
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June 12, 2026 at 6:44 AM
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Residents are demanding accountability from Clearfield County commissioners over shocking allegations of mistreatment and medical neglect at a local detention facility, calling it a "concentration camp."

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Residents urge greater oversight of county’s GEO/ICE contract, allege medical neglect at detention center
Dozens of residents used the public comment period to press Clearfield County commissioners for greater oversight of the county’s contract with GEO/ICE and to relay first‑hand and second‑hand accounts of alleged medical neglect and mistreatment at the local processing center.
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June 12, 2026 at 6:41 AM
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Clearfield County commissioners have approved a staggering $7.1 million in bills, new personnel changes, and major service agreements—what does this mean for the community?

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Clearfield County commissioners approve routine bills and several service agreements, award phone-system bid pending legal review
The board approved bills totaling roughly $7.1 million across listed funds, accepted personnel changes, approved several maintenance and service agreements (including HVAC and boiler contracts), and selected Granite Systems for a phone-system upgrade pending legal review; a courthouse refurbishment quote was approved pending solicitor review.
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May 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Clearfield County residents are demanding action against a local immigration detention facility, citing traumatic family experiences and alarming allegations of neglect and systemic harms.

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Residents urge Clearfield County commissioners to reject contract tied to local immigration detention facility
Multiple public commenters told the Clearfield County commissioners they want the county to sever or reject contracts and oversight relationships with the private operator of a local immigration detention facility, citing alleged neglect, lack of transparency and family harms.
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May 15, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Clearfield County is set to revolutionize its communications with a new VoIP phone system, receiving an impressive 23 proposals that could reshape how departments connect and serve the public.

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Clearfield County opens review of 23 responses to countywide VoIP phone-system RFP
County IT and commissioners previewed the scope and vendor responses for a countywide VoIP phone-system RFP, reporting roughly 23 proposals and assigning staff to produce an apples‑to‑apples comparison and shortlist for commissioners.
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April 15, 2026 at 8:29 AM
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Clearfield County is transforming its communication landscape with a new VoIP phone system while approving over $9 million in essential contracts and grants!

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Clearfield County commissioners approve contracts, grants and start review of countywide VoIP phone system
At their April 14 meeting the Clearfield County Board of Commissioners approved a set of contracts and grant applications — including a VOCA continuation and several service agreements — and instructed staff to analyze 23 responses to a countywide VoIP phone-system RFP.
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April 15, 2026 at 8:27 AM
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Clearfield County has just approved a groundbreaking funding agreement with the Central County Youth Center, shifting to a new pay-per-day model that could reshape youth services in the region.

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Clearfield County approves new payment arrangement for Central County Youth Center
Clearfield County commissioners approved an ownership agreement with the Central County Youth Center that establishes a $68,354 contribution and a $667 per-diem rate, a change prompted by state reimbursement rules requiring payment based on actual days of use.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:43 AM
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Clearfield County has approved a 2.5-mill increase in real estate taxes as part of its 2026 budget, raising concerns for homeowners about their upcoming property tax bills.

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Clearfield County adopts 2026 budget and enacts 2.5‑mill real estate tax increase
The Clearfield County Commissioners adopted Resolution 2025-11 on Dec. 23, 2025, approving the 2026 county budget and setting a real estate tax increase of 2.5 mills. Commissioners described limited adjustments (added PILT revenue, map sales increase, postage reduction) and said the net result reduced the transfer from reserves by $47,500.
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January 4, 2026 at 3:04 AM