County's jail staffing becoming more 'manageable'
The Bedford County Correctional Facility is making some strides toward improving on some of its past struggles, according to county officials.
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The Bedford County Correctional Facility is making some strides toward improving on some of its past struggles, according to county officials.
Bedford County officials are continuing to discuss a proposed facility that would better connect inmates leaving the jail to rehabilitative services.
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But Warden Joseph Eichenlaub said he doesnât want the facility to stop improving every day. âThe changes we have made have been subtle and slight, but our efficiency is improving, and weâre always working towards a better tomorrow,â Eichenlaub said during a meeting with media Monday, his first day as the jailâs permanent warden. Eichenlaub has been serving as the acting warden at the jail since Jan. 11, a few days before the county commissioners announced former Warden Troy Nelson and two deputy wardens, Rocky Bernazzoli and Jason Moore, were no longer employed by the...
A new warden was been selected to lead operations at the Bedford County Correctional Facility. Capt. Joseph H. Eichenlaub of Hollidaysburg, who has served as the acting warden at the jail for the past three months, will become the permanent warden on April 19. The countyâs prison board unanimously voted to approve hiring Eichenlaub at its meeting on Friday. The county commissioners said they will approve the hire on Tuesday. Commissioner Deb Baughman, chairwoman of the prison board, said four people applied for the open position, and two were interviewed based on their qualifications. â...