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  • County Commissioners, Sheriff up for Election Nov. 5

    Oct 31, 2019

    There’s an important election on Nov. 5, with county commissioner candidates up for election in Bedford and Blair counties. Bedford County is also electing a sheriff. On Tuesday, Nov. 5, the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for registered voters to elect judicial, school board and county and local government officials. A proposed constitutional amendment on victims’ rights, known as Marsy’s Law, also will be on the ballot. Sample ballots are provided by the counties. Bedford County’s is available at the county courthouse electio...

  • Bedford County Sheriff – Vote for One

    Oct 31, 2019

    Wayne E. Emerick Jr., 58, of Alum Bank. I am the Republican Candidate for Bedford County Sheriff. I currently reside in Alum Bank and engaged to Patricia Baraniak, of Everett. I am a proud father of four children, I am also a proud Grandfather. I am of strong Christian faith, and raised my children as such. I am a lifetime resident of Bedford County and a graduate of Chestnut Ridge High School. Following graduation, I served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps, and also a Combat veteran. During...

  • Bedford County Sheriff – Vote for One

    Oct 31, 2019

    Diane D. Nelson 1. Office candidate is running for – Sheriff of Bedford County 2. Candidate's Party affiliation – Democrat 3. Candidate's full name – Diane D. Nelson 4. Candidate's current age – 43 5. Candidate's town of residence – Everett 6. Candidate's immediate family – Husband – Troy Nelson, Daughter – Alexis Nelson 7. Any details that the candidate wishes to provide regarding family – N/A 8. Candidate's current occupation or occupation retired from – Chief Deputy, Bedford County Sher...

  • Blair County Commissioners – Vote for Two

    Oct 31, 2019

    Ted Beam Office candidate is running for-Blair County Commissioner Candidates Party - Democratic Candidates age - 67 Town of residence - Altoona Candidates immediate family - Wife-Cathy (Cronin); Father-Ted Beam, Sr.; Brothers-Tom, David. Sisters,, Sharon Baker, Ruth Anne Schultz, Dana Hanlon Current occupation or retiree of. - Current Blair County Commissioner, retired from Altoona Area School District, 26.5 years Previous experience in elected office - Altoona City Council, January...

  • Blair County Commissioners – Vote for Two

    Oct 31, 2019

    LAURA BURKE Office candidate is running for-Blair County Commissioner Candidates Party – Democratic Candidates age – 39 Town of residence -–Hollidaysburg Candidates immediate family – Husband Sean Burke, four children Current occupation or retiree of. – Attorney (not currently practicing) Previous experience in elected office – None. What would you consider your primary reason for running for office? My primary reason for running is the desire to serve our community and to improve the services o...

  • Blair County Commissioners – Vote for Two

    Oct 31, 2019

    Bruce Erb Office candidate is running for-Blair County Commissioner Candidates Party – Republican Candidates age – 65 Town of residence - Hollidaysburg (Frankstown Township) Candidates immediate family - Wife – Cathy (Mock) Erb, Children Daniel Erb, Stephanie Purcell (James), Lindsay Wood (Jeremy), Kevin Erb, 6 grandchildren and 1 more expected around Christmas Current occupation or retiree of - Blair County Commissioner, retired Sr. Vice President/Director of Trust Services – First Nationa...

  • Blair County Commissioners – Vote for Two

    Oct 31, 2019

    Amy Webster Office candidate is running for-Blair County Commissioner Candidates Party - Republican Candidates age - 63 Town of residence - Hollidaysburg Candidates immediate family - My family are the best blessings in my life. I have 2 wonderful children: my son is an attorney and my daughter is a police officer, my sister, and her family Current occupation or retiree of. - I am self-employed as an Attorney at Law (35+ years), admitted to Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Federal Courts in...

  • Sample Ballots Show Voters What Ballot Will Look Like

    Oct 31, 2019

    Sample ballots are provided by the counties. Bedford County’s is available at the county courthouse election office or at https://www.bedfordcountypa.org/departments/elections/sample_ballots.php Blair County’s is available at the courthouse election office or at http://www.blairco.org/Dept/Elections/Pages/SampleBallots.aspx Information about voting places and registration status is available at votesPA.com...

  • Bedford County Commissioner – Vote for Not More than Two

    Oct 31, 2019

    Deb Baughman Democrat, age 65, Saxton, PA Married to John, who serves on the Tussey Mountain School Board; Three grown sons – Adam, Jonathan, and Zachary; and three young granddaughters Retired teacher: career and workforce preparation Previous experience in elected office: -2018 Democratic nominee for state representative/78th district Why are you running for this office? I believe Bedford County has the potential to grow and become stronger. Growth is spreading west from the southeast part of...

  • Bedford County Commissioner – Vote for Not More than Two

    Oct 31, 2019

    Josh Lang 1. Office candidate is running for? Bedford County Commissioner 2. Candidate party affiliation (Republican, Democrat or other?) Republican 3. Candidate's full name? Josh Lang 4. Candidate's current age? 32 5. Candidate's town of residence? Bedford 6. Candidate's immediate family? Son of Joe and Cathy Lang. I have one brother, Chris Lang and four sisters, Jess Kraft and Emily, Madilyn, and Elaina Lang. 7. Any details that candidate wishes provide regarding family? See question 6. 8....

  • Bedford County Commissioner – Vote for Not More than Two

    Oct 31, 2019

    Barry L. Dallara Thank you for the opportunity to respond to your request. 1. I am a candidate for the office of county commissioner. 2. My party affiliations Is Republican. 3. My full name is Barry Lee Dallara 4. My current age is 73. 5. My town of residence is Alum Bank. 6. My immediate family includes my wife Sharon Dallara we have been married 48 years, one son David and one daughter Christine, and 3 grandchildren. 7. None 8. My current occupation is, County Commissioner. 9. I have been a...