Judge Throws Out Local Constable Petition to Remove All Other Candidates from Ballot

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano 

(Beaver, Pa.) Jeffrey Ash, a local constable who is vying for a district justice seat   filed objections to five nominating petitions   for the 36-3-04  district justice  position vacated  due to Janet Swihart’s retirement.  Beaver County Common Pleas Court Judge James Ross  ruled  the petitions by Ash are denied after hearing testimony and arguments of counsel and evidence received  Monday  Judge Ross’ motion stated  in the order  the objections are denied  due to untimely filing/presentation and failing  to meet the requirements  and statutory mandates of 25P.S. 2937