A number of candidates seeking to fill roles on school boards across Bedford County submitted nomination petitions this week.
The deadline to submit petitions to appear on ballots for the May 18 primary election was on Tuesday.
Bedford Area
There are six candidates seeking four seats on the Bedford Area School District school board.
In Area I, which covers a portion of Bedford Borough, Manns Choice, a portion of Bedford Township and Harrison Township, William Ross will seek re-election and appear on both ballots. There is one seat open in the area.
In Area II, which includes a portion of Bedford Borough, a portion of Bedford Township and Snake Spring Township, C. Peder Flaaen is seeking re-election on the Republican ballot, while Jerry Bagley of Bedford filed petitions on both ballots. There is one seat open.