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Schmitt will serve with skill on bench

As a lawyer and as a fellow member of the Blair County Bar, I am proud to call Lou Schmitt a colleague, and I couldn’t be more pleased that a person of his caliber is running to be a judge here in Blair County. Lou was for many years a strong and effective advocate for the citizens of Blair County he represented in our local court. After that, he became a public servant and was just as strong and effective representing the people of Blair County as a state representative in Harrisburg. Whether in the courtroom or in the capitol, Lou has excelled, serving with skill, dedication ...

Sisto a good addition to Blair bench

I am proud to endorse Attorney John Sisto for judge in Blair County. I have known John both personally and professionally for most of my life. He has guided me through complex family legal matters with integrity, professionalism and compassion. Despite our personal connection, John has always conducted himself with the utmost ethical standards. He is intelligent, well-educated and deeply respected throughout our community. John’s vision for the future of the Blair County court system is thoughtful and much needed. He is down to earth, approachable and genuinely committed to ...

Bigelow-Cherry makes fair, sound decisions

I am endorsing Attorney Suzanne Bigelow-Cherry for magisterial district justice because I believe her 30 years of practicing law in Blair County will enable her to make fair and legally sound decisions on the bench. I have had the privilege of knowing Suzanne for over 14 years — first as my Girl Scout troop leader when I was young, and recently as a mentor who has guided and inspired me to work hard towards my future. Her 30 years of legal expertise, dedication to fairness and long-standing involvement with volunteer organizations in Blair County set her apart as the clear ...

Doris Forshey stands out in crowded field

As someone who’s lived in Antis Township for years, I’m excited to support Doris Forshey for Tax Collector. Doris is a lifelong member of our community, and she’s exactly the kind of person we need in that role — experienced, down-to-earth and genuinely committed to serving her neighbors. She has nearly four decades of experience in collections and tax work, which is exactly what this job calls for. I also love that she wants to move the Tax Collector’s office back to the municipal building — it just makes sense to have it somewhere secure and easy to access. Doris ...

Bigelow-Cherry qualified to be MDJ

I have known Suzanne Bigelow-Cherry as a practicing attorney in Blair County for the last 30 years. As a formerly elected district attorney, I am well familiar with the duties, obligations and responsibilities of the magisterial district judge and the functions of that office. I am confident that the legal training and experience of Suzanne, both in the practice of law, representation of clients and maintaining and managing an office, makes her exceptionally well-qualified to serve in that office. She is an individual of the highest integrity and superior work ethic who will be most ...

Stoltz intelligent, quick learner

I have served Blair County as a police officer for 24 years. I am also a proud veteran. I have appeared in front of many magistrates with my cases. Fred Miller was a special magistrate. What made him great was not because he was an attorney, but because he was a special person who ran a great courtroom. A higher education does not mean you are a good fit. Those active in the courts understand no matter your education, you all start at the same place learning on day one. No one, not even seasoned attorneys, have ever worked with search warrants, arraignments, etc. Both candidates ...