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Bigelow-Cherry is most qualified

Letters to the Editor

It is our pleasure to write this letter of endorsement of Attorney Suzanne Bigelow-Cherry for the position of Northern Blair County magisterial judge. Bigelow-Cherry will use her 30-plus years of experience, her love of our community and determination to advocate and serve our community from the bench. Her nomination is a powerful statement for bipartisanship. As a long-standing Republican, she has proven herself to be fair and impartial, ensuring that the justice system works fairly for everyone. She remains the qualified, conservative candidate that Republicans (over 1,300) ...

We also have right to remain silent

Letters to the Editor

When the murderer who murdered the insurance executive was caught in Altoona, I was surprised when some on social media applauded the coward. I was even more surprised to read in the Mirror about a teacher in an area school district who basically had the same reaction to the murder of Charlie Kirk. Both murderers were celebrated on social media for their cowardly actions. And please, let’s not embarrass ourselves by using the freedom of speech card. This is clearly a moral issue. We may have the right to free speech, but we also have the right to remain silent. And when we call ...

City should address Oak Ave. area streets

Letters to the Editor

I’ve lived in Altoona all my life, and I’ve lived in the Oak Avenue area for almost 38 years. My question is why is Oak Avenue between 30th and 31st Street so neglected? It’s clearly not part of the parking lot of Dollar General because it’s clearly marked by city street markers as a street. If I may make a suggestion to the city of Altoona: Get this street fixed before someone gets hurt and/or severely damages their car. William John Hughes Altoona

Local media binds our community

Editorials

One day last month, newspaper stories shined a light on the troubles, triumphs and transformations happening in communities across Pennsylvania. In Erie, readers followed fundraising efforts to save an injured dog named Dopey. In Harrisburg, people gathered at a vigil for a teenager whose life was cut short. Philadelphia buzzed after a hard-fought Eagles win and as the Phillies closed in on the National League East title. In Sharon, a father confronted the sentencing of the person who killed his son. And in Greater Hazleton, plans emerged for the region’s largest data ...

Don’t underestimate power of voting

Letters to the Editor

Last year during the presidential campaign, we were told if we didn’t vote for a certain candidate, it could be the last election we ever voted in. They lied to the American people. Those who lied were both candidates and celebrities. Did they lie for their political power? Probably. November will be the second time in a year that we have the opportunity to vote for the candidate of our choice. Please exercise your right to vote. Daniel Johnson Altoona

Stoltz will continue Fred Miller’s work

Letters to the Editor

I don’t have a vote in the magisterial district judge race in Tyrone this year, but we all have a stake in it. The Republican nominee, Kevin Stoltz, is a man who will uphold the Judeo-Christian principles which are the foundation of American justice. Stoltz will continue the great work of the late Judge Fred Miller, whose family and admirers (as I was), fully support Kevin. The position of MDJ is basic to the administration of justice in our county and our commonwealth. Stoltz will be a law and order judge, so sorely needed these days. He is ready and able to take on that ...