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Routch has values needed for judge

Mike Routch has the conservative values we need as a judge. I worked closely with Mike, who was a county solicitor when I was a commissioner. He helped the commissioners through complicated legal issues at our airport and prison. Mike also provided legal counsel to the Blair County Republican Committee when I was the County Chairman. Mike has a steady temperament, a genuine concern for doing what is right, and understands that no judge should legislate from the bench. He is a proud father of two girls and a loving husband. He would bring a dedicated work ethic and a keen legal mind ...

Schmitt, Sisto bring dedication to court

I am writing to show my support for Lou Schmitt and John Sisto for the position of Blair County judge. I have known both for many years and they are outstanding attorneys. Both have considerable trial experience in both criminal and civil matters in Blair County and will bring the same dedication to our county judicial system as judges. They both will show fairness and justice and will uphold the laws of our legal and justice system. I know both have plans to work with our present outstanding judges and help eliminate the backlog of cases. Ron Heller Altoona

Judicial experience matters in court

With four excellent candidates for Court of Common Pleas in Blair County, one of them stands out — Paula Aigner. Paula has been a magisterial district Judge (MDJ) for 20 years and has overseen thousands of cases. She knows the law and how to run her courtroom. Paula has gained respect from law enforcement, legal circles, courthouse employees, in addition to members of the community. Paula will be able to walk into the courtroom on day one and begin hearing cases. She has done this in the lesser court for two decades. Each case has its own set of circumstances, and she has the ...

Stoltz will serve area well as MDJ

On March 2, my family and I lost our home to a fire. We lost everything. Kevin Stoltz was one of the first people to reach out with financial assistance, offered his home, and gave us his words of encouragement when we needed it the most. Kevin knows what it’s like to lose his home to a fire. I was grateful for his insight on what to expect, and how to prepare my family for the days ahead. I couldn’t be more grateful for his generosity, compassion, dependability, and friendship. In moments like this, you see people for who they are. Kevin is running for magisterial district ...

Bigelow-Cherry has sound judgment

My name is Michael McAndrew. I am a retired corporal from the Pennsylvania State Police. I have over 30 years of service as a law enforcement officer. I worked my last 20 years in Blair County. I am writing to share my support of Suzanne Bigelow-Cherry for magisterial district judge of Court 24-3-01 serving Northern Blair County. I have known Suzanne professionally for over 20 years. She has done legal work for my family in the past. She is an experienced attorney, handling cases with knowledge, efficiency and integrity. I believe she will bring these qualities to the position of ...

Penn State alumni urged to vote

All Penn State alumni (and many former students) can vote for up to three candidates in Penn State’s alumni trustee election at PennStateVotes.com. Trustees set Penn State’s roadmap for the future. I’m voting for three candidates who are trustworthy, smart and well-prepared to move Penn State forward: Uma Moriarity, Katherine Wheatle and Daniel Zahn. Uma, an investment strategist, has spent her career supporting sustainable growth; she’ll help Penn State build financial resilience for the future. Katherine worked her first full-time job at Penn State and knows the importance ...