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Friday, July 24, 2009

4 in Md. chopper crash had been at charity event By DAVID DISHNEAU


HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Four people killed when their helicopter crashed on a Maryland highway were returning from an event where they had given helicopter rides to raise money for troubled youth, authorities said Friday.

The helicopter left Hagerstown about two hours after the event ended Thursday night, said Kitty Higgins, a National Transportation Safety Board member. The pilot waited to return to Frederick because of weather. Higgins said the pilot had about 630 hours of flight experience logged.

The pilot and two of the people on board were employees of Frederick, Md.-based Advanced Helicopter Concepts. The fourth person was a friend of theirs, Higgins said. The cause is still unknown.

Witnesses reported seeing the craft flying low when it hit power lines over the interstate, then saw sparks fly before the helicopter went down and burst into flames, Higgins said.

The aircraft was engulfed when firefighters arrived at the scene minutes after receiving a call at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, said Washington County emergency services director Kevin Lewis. No vehicles on the highway were hit when the helicopter smashed into the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70. There were no injuries on the ground.


Read the entire column here: 4 in Md. chopper crash had been at charity event By DAVID DISHNEAU

http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/md-helicopter-crash-kills-3-flight-school-workers-99402.html

The Associated Press 11:56 a.m. Friday, July 24, 2009

20090724 AP 4 in Md chopper crash had been at charity event
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Tentative Identifications Made In I-70 Washington Co. Helicopter Crash

NEWS RELEASE
DEPARTMENT OF
MARYLAND STATE POLICE
HEADQUARTERS: PIKESVILLE, MD 21208
(410)486-3101 TTY For Hearing Impaired (410)486-0677
Toll Free: 1-800-525-5555
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 24, 2009

TENTATIVE IDENTIFICATIONS MADE IN HELICOPTER CRASH

(Boonsboro, MD) – Maryland State Police have made tentative identification of the four victims killed last night when their helicopter crashed along eastbound I-70 in Washington County.

The one female and three male victims are tentatively identified as:

-Kim R. Felix, 48, of the 6700-block of Balmoral Ridge, New Market,
Md;

-Jeffrey D. Nordaas, 24, of the 9700-block of Owen Brown Road,
Columbia, Md;

-Niall R. Y. Booth, 43, of the 6900-block of Meadowpoint Terrace, New
Market, Md;

-George H. Tutor, Jr., 39, of the 100-block of Opal Avenue, Westminster,
Md.

All four victims were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Their bodies have been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for autopsies. It is anticipated that positive identification of each of the victims will be made by the medical examiner’s office.

Further details about the cause of the crash, aircraft, origin and destination of the flight should be referred to the National Transportation Safety Board. NTSB and Federal Aviation Administration officials are investigating the cause of the crash.

A Maryland state trooper was eastbound on I-70, east of the Rt. 66 exit, shortly before 10:30 p.m. yesterday when he spotted a fire on the median along the fast lane shoulder of the interstate. He notified the Hagerstown Barracks and immediately requested fire and rescue personnel. Arriving at the scene, the trooper found the burning wreckage to be that of a helicopter.


As rescue units extinguished the fire it was determined high voltage power lines had been downed in the area. For the safety of motorists, troopers closed both east and westbound I-70. With the assistance of the State Highway Administration, detours were set up between Rt. 66 and Rt. 17. Utility workers were summoned to address the downed wires.

Due to the diligent work of rescue personnel and utility workers, the scene was cleared and declared safe for vehicular travel shortly after 5:00 a.m. today. Both east and westbound I-70 was reopened to traffic and is running smoothly.


CONTACT: Greg Shipley
Office of Media Communications
410-653-4236
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I-70 again open following fatal helicopter crash

I-70 again open following fatal helicopter crash

The Herald-Mail Breaking news 6:07 AM July 24, 2009

Maryland State Police say Interstate 70 has reopened in both directions after a commercial helicopter crashed onto the highway on South Mountain and burst into flames, killing all four people on board.

For the latest information, go to
Herald-Mail.com

20090724 sdosm I70 again open following fatal helicopter crash
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Helicopter crashes

Helicopter crashes

The Hagerstown Herald Mail breaking news 12:07 am July 24, 2009:

A helicopter has crashed in the Smithsburg area along Interstate 70 near mile marker 37, according to a Washington County emergency dispatcher. It was not clear whether the helicopter fell on or near the highway. The call was dispatched at 10:28 p.m.

For the latest information, go to
Herald-Mail.com

20090724 sdsom HHM Helicopter crashes
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Friday, April 10, 2009

Delegate's son killed in motorcycle crash

Maryland Del. LeRoy E. Myers’ son has died in a motorcycle accident

April 9, 2009

Our hearts and prayers go out to Del. LeRoy E. Myers Jr., and his family upon learning the terrible news that his 23 year-old son has died in a motorcycle accident.

The Hagerstown Herald-Mail has more: Myers’ son killed in motorcycle crash

The son of Del. LeRoy E. Myers of Clear Spring was killed Thursday night in a motorcycle accident on Md. 63, according to Maryland State Police.

Ryan Andrew Myers, 23, was northbound on Williamsport Pike when his motorcycle entered the path of a tractor-trailer at 5:37 p.m., according to police.

Myers, R-Allegany/Washington, learned of his son’s death while in Annapolis and was escorted to Washington County by Maryland State Police. For the latest information, go to
Herald-Mail.com

Read the entire article here: Delegate's son killed in motorcycle crash By DAVE McMILLION

http://www.herald-mail.com/?cmd=displaystory&story_id=220688&format=html

20090409 Delegate Myers son has died in a motorcycle accident

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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Indian university buys former Allegheny Energy HQ - भारतीय विश्वविद्यालय खरीदता Allegheny ऊर्जा के पूर्व मुख्यालय

Indian university buys former Allegheny Energy HQ

August 26, 2008 By JOSHUA BOWMAN (
joshua.bowman@herald-mail.com) for the Hagerstown Herald-Mail

मंगलवार , 26 अगस्त , 2008

Indian university buys former Allegheny Energy HQ

भारतीय विश्वविद्यालय खरीदता Allegheny ऊर्जा के पूर्व मुख्यालय

Indian university buys former Allegheny Energy HQ भारतीय विश्वविद्यालय खरीदता Allegheny ऊर्जा के पूर्व मुख्यालय

August 26, 2008 By JOSHUA BOWMAN ( joshua.bowman@herald-mail.com ) for the Hagerstown Herald-Mail 26 अगस्त , 2008 को यहोशू BOWMAN ( joshua.bowman @ हेराल्ड के mail.com ) के लिए हैगर्सटाउन हेराल्ड के मेल

The former Allegheny Energy headquarters on Downsville Pike has been purchased by a university based in India. Vinayaka Missions America University Inc. bought the building and will open their first university campus in the United States there, officials from the university announced at a press conference Tuesday. The university plans to offer credit and non-credit courses, including a nursing program. Officials said they plan to start with bachelor degree programs before expanding to masters and doctorate programs.

http://www.herald-mail.com/?cmd=displaystory&story_id=201993&format=html

20080826 Indian University buys former Allegheny Energy HQ

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मंगलवार , 26 अगस्त , 2008

Indian university buys former Allegheny Energy HQ भारतीय विश्वविद्यालय खरीदता Allegheny ऊर्जा के पूर्व मुख्यालय

Indian university buys former Allegheny Energy HQ भारतीय विश्वविद्यालय खरीदता Allegheny ऊर्जा के पूर्व मुख्यालय

August 26, 2008 By JOSHUA BOWMAN ( joshua.bowman@herald-mail.com ) for the Hagerstown Herald-Mail 26 अगस्त , 2008 को यहोशू BOWMAN ( joshua.bowman @ हेराल्ड के mail.com ) के लिए हैगर्सटाउन हेराल्ड के मेल

The former Allegheny Energy headquarters on Downsville Pike has been purchased by a university based in India. Allegheny ऊर्जा के पूर्व मुख्यालय पर Downsville पाइक द्वारा खरीदा गया है भारत में स्थित एक विश्वविद्यालय है . Vinayaka Missions America University Inc. bought the building and will open their first university campus in the United States there, officials from the university announced at a press conference Tuesday. Vinayaka मिशनों अमेरिका विश्वविद्यालय के निर्माण और इंक खरीदी होगी खुला विश्वविद्यालय के परिसर में अपना पहला संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका में वहां के अधिकारियों से इस विश्वविद्यालय में एक प्रेस कॉन्फ्रेंस में मंगलवार की घोषणा की है . The university plans to offer credit and non-credit courses, including a nursing program. इस विश्वविद्यालय की योजना और गैर ऋण देने के लिए पाठ्यक्रम ऋण सहित , एक नर्सिंग कार्यक्रम है . Officials said they plan to start with bachelor degree programs before expanding to masters and doctorate programs. अधिकारियों ने कहा कि वे योजना शुरू करने के लिए कार्यक्रमों के साथ स्नातक की डिग्री से पहले स्वामी के विस्तार करने के लिए कार्यक्रमों और डाक्टरेट .

http://www.herald-mail.com/?cmd=displaystory&story_id=201993&format=html http://www.herald-mail.com/?cmd=displaystory&story_id=201993&format=html

20080826 Indian University buys former Allegheny Energy HQ 20080826 खरीदता भारतीय विश्वविद्यालय के पूर्व मुख्यालय ऊर्जा Allegheny

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Saturday, March 03, 2007

20070303 Washington Co MD names Greg Murray County Administrator


Washington Co MD names Greg Murray Co Admin

Posted March 3rd, 2007

Hat Tip: Maryland Politics Today by P. Kenneth Burns. Check out this site the next chance you get, Lots of interesting stuff. I found the post about Greg Murray here.

A week or so ago, on February 21st, 2007, a colleague was named Washington County Administrator.

This public acknowledgment is somewhat belated, however, I’d like to publicly congratulate former Director of the Department of Water Quality Gregory B. Murray, for his selection as Washington County Maryland Administrator.

I had the pleasure and honor of working with County Administrator Murray on the Bay Restoration Fund Committee and I was quite impressed. Not only does he have a keen mind and is technological proficient, he is pragmatic, methodical, and well versed in environmental issues.

He will do Washington County a super job.

Below please find the news release from when he was selected and when he was officially appointed.

Congratulations Mr. Murray. Now get to work.

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Washington County MD names Greg Murray County Administrator

Washington County Maryland News Release

Document Modified: 2/21/07 1:33 PM

Board of County Commissioners Names Murray County Administrator

http://www.washco-md.net/public_info/new_admin.shtm

After careful consideration of several highly qualified candidates, on Tuesday, February 20th, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners selected Gregory B. Murray, Director of the Department of Water Quality (DWQ), as the new Washington County Administrator.

The Commissioners cited Murray's 24 years of public administration and his leadership role over the County’s $205 million in Water Quality Department assets during his 10 years as DWQ Director. His Management and Public Administration experience includes budgeting, personnel, facility management, design and design review, regulatory compliance, project management, system evaluation, training, computer system and technology implementation, governmental operations and interaction with the public.

The Commissioners said Murray has an extensive knowledge of the County’s infrastructure needs, planning and regulatory issues, and shares a good working relationship all of the County’s departments, with community organizations and businesses, and with the County's nine municipalities.

He has authored regulations for State approval, local codes and ordinances, safety policies and rate studies and is a contributor to a nationally distributed Manual of Practice.

Originally employed by the Washington County Sanitary District as the Laboratory Director in 1983, Murray was WCSD Supervisor of Facilities from 1989-1994, served as Director of Utilities and Public Works for the Town of Hancock from 1994-97, prior to being employed as Director of Washington County's Water and Sewer Operations in 1997. The department's name was changed in 2003 to come in line with environmental regulations.

Under his direction, DWQ was one of the first such departments in Maryland to institute wireless remote technology for control of pumping stations. Electronic payment of water and sewer bills was also put into place during his term as Director.

He worked with the Governor's Office and the Local Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly on Senate Bill 320, the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act, and was appointed by Governor Robert Ehrlich to the Bay Restoration Fund Advisory Committee. He has worked closely with Environmental Protection Administration and the Maryland Department of the Environment to improve the quality of wastewater processed by all County treatment facilities and ensure the quality of water supplied to customers on the County system.

Environmental Licenses held by Murray include Class 4 Water Treatment and Water Superintendent, Class 5 Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Superintendent, Distribution System, Distribution Superintendent, Class 2 Collection System, Class 2 Collection Superintendent and Maryland State Sediment Control Inspector.

Murray has been commended on numerous occasions over his 10-year Directorship for helping reduce water and wastewater treatment costs through innovative practices and techniques. In 2005 he wrote a state grant that brought $6.5 million to the County for Biological Nutrient Removal upgrades to the wastewater treatment system as part of the Chesapeake Bay project. He was instrumental in closing of the outdated Nicodemus treatment plant, which saved millions in retrofitting costs for that outmoded facility.

He takes the reins from Rodney M. Shoop, who has served as County Administrator since 1995. Shoop announced his retirement in September of 2006.

The Board will officially appoint Greg Murray to his new role as County Administrator at its next scheduled meeting.

A native of Washington County, he currently resides with his family in the Smithsburg area.

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Meeting Summary Press Release

Note: This is a SUMMARY of the Commissioners Meeting for the purposes of a Press Release. These are not the official minutes of the meeting.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: NORMAN BASSETT 240-313-2077

Review of Actions Taken in the Washington County

Board of County Commissioners Meeting February 27, 2007

http://www.washco-md.net/commissioners/summary/2007/070227.shtm#pic

APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

The Washington County Board of County Commissioners officially appointed Gregory B. Murray as County Administrator. Murray, 46, has been the Director of the Department of Water Quality for ten years and brings 24 years of public administration and leadership to his new role as County Administrator. His Management and Public Administration experience includes budgeting, personnel, facility management, design and design review, regulatory compliance, project management, system evaluation, training, computer system and technology implementation, governmental operations including prior service with municipal government as Public Works Director and interaction with the public. He graduated from Heritage Academy, Hagerstown Junior College and also graduated with Summa cum laude honors from American Intercontinental University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He is currently enrolled in the Masters of Public Administration program of the University of Baltimore. He is a member of the American Society of Public Administration, the American Public Works Association, the County Engineers Association of Maryland, the American Water Works Association, the Water Environment Federation and the Maryland Association of Municipal Wastewater Agencies. He serves on numerous boards and commissions at the state and local kevel. He holds a number of environmental licenses including Class 2,4, and 5 Wastewater Treatment and Superintendent licenses. In 2006 he was selected by the Ministry of Personnel of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC), along with State Administration Foreign Affairs Experts to represent Washington County and the environmental community as an international expert for exchange of technologies and ideas with the public and private sectors in Shandiong Province, PRC. A native of Washington County, Greg currently resides with his family in the Smithsburg area. Murray thanked the County for affording him educational opportunities and said he pledged to "work hard to make Washington County a better place to live, work and play."

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