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Farrell thinks media coverage of school board is slanted

October 3rd, 2020 by WCBC Radio

Allegany County Board of Education member Robert Farrell tells WCBC News that he feels media coverage of the school board- and certain members- may be somewhat slanted. Referring to a recent Cumberland Times News article which reported that neither Farrell nor member David Bohn wore masks during a recent meeting- Farrell confirmed that apparently a followup story on that same subject is being pursued. He says a Times News reported has contacted the superintendent with questions about the type of mask that Bohn has worn to board sessions. Earlier a Times News article had made mention of Bohn wearing casual attire to a special board meeting. Farrell says it is clear to see a pattern of unfairness developing