February 13th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

The appointment of Linda Widmyer to the Allegany County Board of Education has rankled some in the community but County Commissioner Dave Caporale says the commissioners were thorough in their process.  Caporale told WCBC News that the selection process was detailed and conscientious, including individual study by the commissioners and several meetings.  Caporale added that with the lack of state guidelines the commissioners could have acted differently if they chose and appointed someone immediately.  Linda Widmyer’s first public meeting as a Board of Education member will be next Tuesday.