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The Sheriff’s Office obtained the drone about three years ago with a Homeland Security grant. Whitney estimated it cost between $40,000-$50,000. The sheriff said the drone has been requested a handful of times in search operations. “We can use it for just about anything,” said Whitney. “We can also use it for our mapping department to look at something, or if an area is flooded or something like that we could get in and assess the situation.” The night vision proved essential when navigating the Allegany County countryside. “It gets pretty dark in Alma. There’s not many street lights up there,” the sheriff quipped. ....
Allegany County continues unnecessary spending freeze Board approves resolution directing department heads to delay any unnecessary purchases BELMONT Allegany County is keeping its fiscal belt pulled tight entering 2021. The Board of Legislators approved a resolution Monday directing department heads to delay any unnecessary purchases through the state fiscal year ending March 31, 2021. The move was made “in order to mitigate any potential revenue losses and increases in expenses associated with the COVID-19 pandemic,” as “Allegany County will likely face unprecedented fiscal challenges unplanned for in its current 2021 budget” adopted by the Board of Legislators on Nov. 23, 2020. The county passed a similar measure in 2020. ....