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2006 Press Releases

Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution of James Filiaggi (December 13, 2006)
Clemency Hearing Scheduled for Death Row Inmate James Filiaggi (December 13, 2006)
Clemency Hearing Scheduled for Death Row Inmate Kenneth Biros (December 13, 2006)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution of Kenneth Biros (November 30, 2006)
Execution of Inmate Jerome Henderson (November 30, 2006)
Clemency Report for Jerome Henderson (November 21, 2006)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution (October 30, 2006)
Ohio Correctional Education Association Selects Teacher of the Year (October 30, 2006)
Prison Produces Wins SCI Community Service Award from HAPCAP (October 25, 2006)
Clemency Hearing Scheduled for Jerome Henderson (October 25, 2006)
Death Row Inmate John Spirko Receives a Reprieve (October 20, 2006)
Execution for Inmate Jeffrey Lundgren (October 18, 2006)
Clemency Report for Jeffrey Lundgren (October 2, 2006)
Jeffrey Lundgren Receives New Execution Date (August 25, 2006)
Clemency Hearing Scheduled for Jeffrey Lundgren (August 25, 2006)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution (August 24, 2006)
Clemency Report for Death Row Inmate Darrell Ferguson (July 20, 2006)
Office of Victim Services Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary (July 10, 2006)
Execution of Inmate Rocky Barton (July 5, 2006)
Two Akron Adult Parole Authority Staff Named Employees of the Year (June 27, 2006)
Inmates Compose Original Music and Perform Classic Children's Songs on a Family -Themed CD (June 26, 2006)
Clemency Report for Death Row Inmate Rocky Barton (June 26, 2006)
Inmate Darrell Ferguson Receives New Execution Date (June 7, 2006)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution (June 1, 2006)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution (May 31, 2006)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution (May 31, 2006)
Clemency Hearing Scheduled for Inmate Rocky Barton (May 31, 2006)
Clemency Hearing Scheduled for Darrell Ferguson (May 15, 2006)
Prison Department Names Correction Officer of the Year (May 5, 2006)
DRC to Name Top CO (May 1, 2006)
Execution of Joseph Clark (April 25, 2006)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution (April 18, 2006)
Clemency Hearing Scheduled for Jeffrey Hill (April 17, 2006)
Clemency Report for Joseph Clark (April 17, 2006)
Clemency Hearing Scheduled for Joseph Clark (March 10, 2006)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution (March 10, 2006)
Execution Scheduled for Glenn Benner (February 1, 2006)
Clemency Report for Glenn Benner (January 30, 2006)

2005 Press Releases

Victims Wrongly Notified of Prisoners' Release (December 30, 2005)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution (December 28, 2005)
Execution of John H. Hicks (November 22, 2005)
Death Row Moves to Ohio State Penitentiary (October 18, 2005)
Clemency Report for John Spirko (October 18, 2005)
Williams Execution Scheduled (October 18, 2005)
Media Day to be Held at Death House (October 14, 2005)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution (October 7, 2005)
Clemency Hearing Scheduled for John Hicks (October 7, 2005)
Prison System to Dedicate SOCF Memorial (September 22, 2005)
Clemency Hearing Scheduled for Willie Williams (September 14, 2005)
Community Action Agency to Take Over Glouster Facility (September 8, 2005)
Clemency Hearing Scheduled for John Spirko (September 8, 2005)
Clemency Report for John Spirko (August 30, 2005)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution (August 3, 2005)
Clemency Hearing Scheduled for Inmate Herman Ashworth (August3, 2005)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution (August 3, 2005)
Clemency Hearing Scheduled for Inmate John Spirko (July 7, 2005)
Media Day to be Held at the Ohio State Penitentiary (May 31, 2005)
Prison System Announces Corrections Officer of the Year (May 10,2005)
Ohio Parole Board to Hold Hearings on Designated Cases (April 11, 2005)
DRC to Honor Staff Military Heroes (April 11, 2005)
Prison System's Meat Processing Plant Open for Tours (March 21, 2005)
Inaugural International Association of Reentry Summit to be Hosted in Columbus (March 10, 2005)
Ohio Prison Tsunami Relief Effort A Major Success (March 9, 2005)
Execution of William H. Smith (March 8, 2005)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution (January 4, 2005)
Clemency Hearing Scheduled for Inmate William H. Smith (January 4, 2005)

2004 Press Releases

DRC Cuts Ribbon on Prison System's Meat Processing Center (November 5, 2004)
DRC to Cut Ribbon on Prisons Meat Processing Center (November 4, 2004)
Execution Scheduled for Adremy Dennis (October 6, 2004)
Clemency Report for Adremy Dennis (September 28, 2004)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution (September 7, 2004)
Clemency Hearing Scheduled for Adremy Dennis (September 1, 2004)
Clemency Report for Scott Mink (July 13, 2004)
Inmate Scott Mink Execution (July 13, 2004)
Inmate Vrabel Execution (July 7, 2004)
Clemency Report for Stephen Vrabel (July 2, 2004)
Clemency Hearing Scheduled for Stephen Vrabel (June 4, 2004)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution (June 4, 2004)
Execution Scheduled for William S. Zuern (June 4, 2004)
Media Invited to Tour the Lima Correctional Institution (June 2, 2004)
Full Board Hearing Scheduled for Inmate Ross Caudill (June 1, 2004)
Clemency Report for William Zuern (June 1, 2004)
Prisons Chief Bestows Ronald C. Marshall Award to Ohio's Top Corrections Officer (May 7, 2004)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution (April 5, 2004)
Fathers Matter Conference will Address the Challenges of Life After Incarceration (March 29, 2004)
Ohio Prisons Chief Releases 10 Point Plan on Sexual Assault Abatement (March 8, 2004)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution (February 6, 2004)
Clemency Hearing Scheduled for William Wickline (February 6, 2004)
Execution Scheduled for John Glenn Roe (January 27, 2004)
John Glenn Roe Clemency Report (January 15, 2004)
Scheduled Execution for Lewis Williams (January 8, 2004)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution (January 7, 2004)

2003 Press Releases

Ohio Prison System Releases Internal Examination Into Delivery of Prison Health Care (December 30, 2003)
Clemency Hearing Scheduled for John Glenn Roe (December 29, 2003)
DRC Releases External Evaluation of Prison Health Care System (November 18, 2003)
DRC Recognizes Restorative Justice Week with "Pathways to a Strengthened Community" (November 14, 2003)
DRC Announces Plans to Begin Hiring Critical Positions (November 4, 2003)
Director of Prisons Announces Personnel Changes (October 1, 2003)
DRC Hires External Expert to Review Quality of Health Care in Ohio's Prisons (September 29, 2003)
DRC Breaks Ground at Prison System's Meat Processing Plant (September 25, 2003)
DRC to Break Ground on Prison System's Meat Processing Plan (September 22, 2003)
State Agencies Will Partner to Address Gang Activity in Ohio at the National Major Gang Task Force Conference in Cincinnati(September 4, 2003)
Prisons Chief Names Health Care Review Team (September 4, 2003)
Dayton Correctional Institution and Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Honored for Perfect Audit Scores (August 28, 2003)
Dayton Correctional Institution and Montgomery County Common Pleas Court to be Honored for Perfect Audit Scores (August 25, 2003)
Ohio Department of Natural Resources to Recognize Noble Correctional Institution for Outstanding Recycling Program (August 15, 2003)
Marion Correctional Institution to be Site of First-Ever Promise Keepers Conference Inside a State Prison (August 8, 2003)
Scheduled Execution for Richard Cooey (July 16, 2003)
Media Advisory for Richard Cooey Execution (June 25, 2003)
Dayton Correctional Institution is First Prison in Ohio to Score Perfect on Audit (June 25, 2003)
Governor Attends Opening of Ohio Penal Industries Trade Show (June 20, 2003)
Scheduled Execution for Jerome Campbell (June 20, 2003)
Correction to DRC Media Release (June 18, 2003)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution (June 17, 2003)
Execution Scheduled for Lewis Williams (June 17, 2003)
Governor Taft to Open Ohio Penal Industries Trade Show (June 16, 2003)
Execution Scheduled for Ernest Martin (June 11, 2003)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution (June 11, 2003)
Clemency Hearing Scheduled for Richard Cooey (May 22, 2003)
Execution Scheduled for Jerome Campbell (May 7, 2003)
Prisons Chief Names Top CO of the Year and Makes Special Presentation of DRC's Gold Star Award for Valor (May 2, 2003)
State Funds for the Construction/ Renovation of Full-Service Jails (May 1, 2003)
DRC to Hold Annual Employee Recognition and Memorial Ceremony (April 29, 2003)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution (April 25, 2003)
Execution Scheduled for David Brewer (April 22, 2003)
Solemn Ceremony Provides Chance to Focus on the Future (April 11, 2002
Clemency Hearing Scheduled for Jerome Campbell (April 9, 2003)
Memorial and Dedication Ceremony to be Held in Memory of the Lucasville Prison Riot (April 4, 2003)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution (April 7, 2003)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution (April 4, 2003)
Clemency HearingScheduled for Williams (March 6, 2003)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution (February 21, 2003)
Clemency Hearing Scheduled for Ernest Martin (February 19, 2003)
Execution of Richard E. Fox (February 5, 2003)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution (January 2, 2003)
Clemency Hearing Scheduled for Fox (January 2, 2003)

2002 Press Releases

Ohio Prisons Director Donates Electric Chair to Ohio Historical Society (December 18, 2002)
Taft Approves $2.2 Million Grant for Ohio Jails (December 17, 2002)
Official Opening of Turtle Creek Center: An Alternative to Prison (December 2, 2002)
Turtle Creek to Open as Prison Alternative (November 25, 2002)
DRC Hosts Restorative Justice Marketplace (November 8, 2002)
Ohio Prisons Director Donates Replica Electric Chair to Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society (October 17, 2002)
Mulit-Agency Radio Communication System Up and Running at the Ohio Reformatory for Women (October 10, 2002)
Crayons to Computers Recognized for Innovation (September 30, 2002)
Execution of Robert A. Buell (September 18, 2002)
DRC Observes 30 years as Stand-Alone State Agency (July 18, 2002)
Prisons Director Outlines Budget Cuts (July 5, 2002)
Corrections Officer of the Year is a STAR (May 3, 2002)
DRC Holds Solemn Salute (May 3, 2002)
Execution of Alton Coleman (April 19, 2002)
Execution of John W. Byrd (February 12, 2002)
Ohio'sElectric Chair- Change of Date (January 30, 2002)
"DRC Gets Hooked on BooksWeek" (January 25, 2002)

2001 Press Releases

Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Director Announces New Appointments (December 7, 2001)
First Lady Honors September 11th Volunteers and Long-Time CorrectionsLeaders (December 6, 2001)
National Study Illustrates Dramatic Positive Effect of Ohio Prison Education Programs (November 29, 2001)
Ohio's Annual Inmate Drug Testing Results Reported (November 20, 2001)
Restorative Justice Week: "Giving Hope a Voice" (November 9, 2001)
Media Advisory - Byrd Execution (September 5, 2001)
Prison Water Treatment Plant Wins Federal EPA Award (August 24, 2001)
Media Instructions for Execution (August 22, 2001)
Ohio's Prison System Selected as One of Two Sites for Landmark Offender Reentry Study (August 22, 2001)
Execution Time Change (August 21, 2001)
Media Advisory for Scheduled Execution September 12, 2001 (August 6, 2001)
Ohio Prisoners Visit the Doctor Via Telemedicine (August 2, 2001)
Multi-Faceted Woman is Ohio's Top Corrections Officer (May 4, 2001)
Official Opening of Ohio's First Prison Nursery (June 6, 2001)
Private Vendor Selected for NorthCoast Correctional Treatment Facility (April 17, 2001)
Media Instruction and InformationSheet for Scheduled Execution on April 17, 2001 (March 27, 2001)
Agency Acknowledges 20 Million Hours of Service to Ohio’s Communities (February 16, 2001)
Corrections Director Announces Shift in Top Managers (February 7, 20/01)
Department Employee Killed in Traffic Accident (February 2, 2001)
Private Prison Contract Will Not Be Renewed (January 10, 20/01)

2000 Press Releases

State Funds for the Construction/Renovation of Full-Service Jails (December 15, 2000)
Restorative Justice Week Begins in Ohio’s Prisons (November 15, 2000)
First Lady Joins Prison Director at Reading Rally (September 8, 2000)
Counties Receive State Funds for Construction/Repairs of Community Based Correctional Facilities (August 28, 2000)
DRC Creates New Partnership In Glouster (August 23, 2000)
DRC Responds to OCSEA Allegations (July 27, 2000)
Corrections Director Announces New Warden at Ohio State Penitentiary (July 7, 2000)
Critical Safety Post Filled (June 15, 2000)
Corrections Department Realigns Top Jobs (June 7, 2000)
Correction Officer Receives Top Award (May 8, 2000)
Ohio's Correction Officer of the Year Announced (May 5, 2000)
Chillicothe Resident Wins National Award (April 20, 2000)
Warden Appointment Announced (April 19, 2000)
Warden Appointment Announced (April 14, 2000)
Volunteers of America Gives Corrections Awards at American Correctional Association Meeting
Ohio's First Lady Participates in Reading Read Dedication and Celebrates Read Across America Day (Governor Bob Taft Press Release - March 2, 2000)
North Coast Correctional Treatment Facility Officially Opens (February 29, 2000)
Warden Appointment Announced (February 16, 2000)
Warden and Staff Appointments Announced (February 16, 2000)
Warden and Staff Appointments Announced (February 16, 2000)
Lieutenant Governor Participates in Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Community Service and Job Linkage Ceremony (February 15, 2000)

1999 Press Releases

Corrections Department Builds Awareness for Restorative Justice (November 12, 1999)
New Warden at Pickaway Correctional Institution (November 2, 1999)
Prison Employees Support Reading Program (October 21, 1999)
Warden Appointment Announced (September 30, 1999)
Warden Appointment Announced (September 17, 1999)
Warden Changes Announced (September 17, 1999)
Administration Changes at Lima Prison Complex (September 17, 1999)
Corrections Director Announces Preferred Bidder for Second Private Prison (September 3, 1999)
Ohio's First Lady participates in reading room ribbon cutting at pickaway correctional institution (Governor Bob Taft Press Release - August 26, 1999)
Private Prison Bid Awarded (July 22, 1999)
Warden Appointment Announced (July 1, 1999)
Bids Released for State of Ohio's Second Private Prison (May 10, 1999)
Governor Taft Praises Corrections Officers (May 7, 1999)
Lieutenant Governor O'Connor Commemorates Victims' Rights Week (April 26, 1999)
DRC Announces Jail Construction Funds (April 14, 1999)
New Warden for Madison Correctional Institution (April 15, 1999)
Warden Appointment Announced (April 9, 1999)
Warden Appointments Announced (April 5, 1999)
Bids Released for North Coast Correctional Treatment Facility (March 31, 1999)
Department Moves Forward with Glouster Boot Camp (March 24, 1999)
Father to Witness Birth (March 21, 1999)
Centers to Assist in the Reintegration of Released Prisoners (March 16, 1999)
Lt. Governor Participates in Prisoner Community Service and Job Linkage Ceremony (March 1, 1999)
$26.3 Million in State Capital Funds Available for Jail Construction/Renovation (Governor Bob Taft Press Release - January 26, 1999)
Ohio Department Of Rehabilitation and Correction Completely Accredited
Taft Selects Suhadolnik to Lead Commerce; Will Re-Appoint Director Dailey and Wilkinson (Governor-elect Bob Taft Press Release - January 5, 1999)

1998 Press Releases

New Prison Will Feature Vocational Studies (October 14, 1998)
DRC Assists Counties with Flood Relief (September 24, 1998)
Victim Services Receives National Recognition (September 14, 1998)
DRC Employees Help Flood Victims (July 15, 1998)
Dayton Man Receives Top Corrections Honor (May 8, 1998)
Prisons Honor Fallen Comrades (May 7, 1998)
Director Officially Opens Ohio State Penitentiary (April 9, 1998)
New Wardens Named for Richland and Lorain Prisons (April 2, 1998)
Governor Participates in Job Linkage and Prisoner Community ServiceCeremony (February 17, 1998)
Parole Board Votes on Clemency (February 13, 1998)
Ohio Introduces New Paroling Guidelines (January 13, 1998)
Warden Changes Announced (January 6, 1998)

1997 Press Releases

DRC Hosts Business Seminar "Hiring the Ex-Offender" (October 30, 1997)
Governor to Break Ground in Conneaut (October 21, 1997)
New Warden Named for Oakwood Correctional Facility (September 25, 1997)
New Warden Appointed (September 11,1997)
Warden Reassignments Announced (August 25, 1997)
Governor Hosts Business Seminar "Hiring the Ex-Offender" (July 9, 1997)
New Warden Appointed (July 8, 1997)
Johnson Sponsors Legislation to Expand Financial Responsibility of Prisoners (Senator Bruce Johnson press release - May 14, 1997)
Ohio's Top Corrections Officer Named (May 9, 1997)
Governor Breaks Ground for Toledo Prison (April 23, 1997)
State Announces Site for DUI Prison (April 14, 1997)
New Warden Appointed (February 3, 1997)
Prison Budget Outlined (January 31, 1997)
Department of Correction Announces Reassignments (January 23, 1997)
State Reaches Settlement in Lucasville Riot Case (January 21, 1997)
New Warden Appointed at Lima Correctional Institution (January 7, 1997)
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Announces Appointments (January 6, 1997)

1996 Press Releases

Prisons Announce Drug Tip Line (December 30, 1996)
Southern Ohio Correctional Facility Locked Down (December 12, 1996)
Department Announces Jail Construction Funds (November 14, 1996)
Mansfield Prison Undergoing Massive Search (September 23, 1996)
Department Announces Boot Camp Site (September 5, 1996)
Noble Correctional Institution Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (August 29, 1996)
Ohio Parole Board Begins Open Hearing Process (August 15, 1996)
Governor Honors Lucasville Riot Prosecutors (August 1, 1996)
State Names Site for First Private Prison (June 28, 1996)
Prison Bed Capacity Calculation to Change July 1, 1996 (June 28, 1996)

Last Updated: January 29, 2007