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This past July, a combined effort by local police departments, Blair County Drug Task Force, state police and the State Attorney General's office made dozens of arrests focusing on the drug problem in Blair County.
I believe this is a first step of a three-step process in developing Blair County into one of the most livable counties in the state. The second step is for our excellent district attorney and his staff to aggressively prosecute by using all available laws and maximum penalties to try the individuals who committed the crimes.
The third step is up to our excellent judges to concur with the recommendation of maximum penalties allowed by state law. This will send the message that if you commit a crime in Blair County, you are going to do hard time in state prison.
Once the message is heard, Blair County becomes more attractive to raise a family, for our young adults to remain in the county. In turn, this will create a more welcoming and appealing environment for economic growth in our county.
In closing, a big Thank You and job well done to all of our law enforcement agencies that protect us every day.
God Bless America!
Jerry Fulare
Altoona