Ohio's Prison Director To Retire

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Ohio's Prison Director To Retire


COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. Ted Strickland announced Friday that the head of Ohio's prison system is retiring.

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Director Terry Collins will resign after 33 years of state service, according to a news release issued by the governor's office.

About 3 of those years were spent as director of the corrections department.

Collins informed his staff of his decision on Friday. His retirement is effective Jan. 31.

In an e-mail to his staff t, Collins wrote that the decision was extremely difficult and he was ready to begin new chapter in his life.

A department spokeswoman said Collins was looking forward to spending more time with his family.

Strickland also released a statement, praising Collins' work.