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Letters to the Editor

Juvenile behavior must be addressed

I’m writing to follow up on an article that appeared in the Mirror regarding the increase in juvenile crime. District Attorney Pete Weeks is correct when he says that kids don’t believe there’s a consequence, and to build on that, if they do, they don’t care about many of those ...

Barger fits the bill to represent 80th

The opportunity for a “Voter ID” requirement to be on the ballot and thus ensure integrity voting was short- circuited as 2023 began by the actions of the Republican representative of the 80th District. He nominated and voted for a Democrat to be PA Assembly Speaker because of ...

Paterno was unfairly cast as scapegoat

Should naming Penn State University’s field after Joe Paterno be publicly debated, as a recent editorial in the Mirror suggested? Absolutely. Advocates have no reason to balk about this. The record shows as soon as Paterno was told about the Jerry Sandusky shower episode, he contacted ...

Holiday concerts filled with music, joy

Since Christmas, I attended four concerts (“Holiday Harmonies”) by the Altoona Chorus under the direction of Mary Kay Parrish — one at Jaggard United Methodist Church, Broad Avenue United Presbyterian Church and Presbyterian Apartments in Hollidaysburg. What an enhancement to my ...

911 dispatchers need to be well rested

I’m a retired 911 dispatcher from Blair County. I worked there for 15 years and proud of my service. It bothers me to hear that dispatch employees are working 18-hour shifts when needed due to staff shortages. Mistakes can happen when personnel are overworked. The point I’m making to ...

Gregory looks out for rural communities

Jim Gregory has been a friend to farmers and others living in rural communities. He has often visited farm groups to listen to their concerns and then has acted on their behalf. His work in trying to provide broadband services will improve communication, education and safety for people ...