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Opinion

Keep security, but make immigration easier

Letters to the Editor

Why are we deporting spouses of United States citizens? We should be making them citizens. I don’t care how they got here. When my grandparents came from Italy in the early 1900s, all they had to do was come. In the 1920s, our government started passing restrictive immigration laws ...

Schmitt has experience to be Blair judge

Letters to the Editor

I can say without a doubt that Lou Schmitt is the right choice for Common Pleas judge in Blair County. As a retired Pennsylvania railroad worker, I appreciate Lou’s deep respect for the workers in the railroad industry that built our region. One of his grandfathers came to this country ...

Doris Forshey choice for Antis tax collector

Letters to the Editor

As Doris Forshey’s son, I’ve had a front-row seat to the kind of person she is — hardworking, honest and committed to doing things the right way. I’m so proud to support her candidacy for Antis Township tax collector. My mom has 39 years of experience in collections, accounts ...

Supporting Sisto for Blair County judge

Letters to the Editor

I have known John Sisto personally and professionally almost his entire life. I spent my entire career in law enforcement with the Altoona Police Department, the Attorney Generals office and the Blair County District Attorney’s Office. I will attest to his character, work ethic, temperament ...

Routch has values needed for judge

Letters to the Editor

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 ...

Schmitt, Sisto bring dedication to court

Letters to the Editor

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 ...