“Just see where all these oversized loads are using Route 40 West, are putting large potholes in the concrete bridge on Route 40. The bridge is already deteriorated. This should be fixed immediately.”
— Clear Spring

“I never did see a response to a caller’s question as to why we cannot fill out our tax returns until after the end of January. The tax changes that occurred at the beginning of this year should have absolutely no effect on 2012 taxes. Why is the IRS making everybody wait? I really would like someone to reply to this.”
— Hagerstown

“I wish that all the people getting upset about the gun laws would be that upset about health care, people without food and homes in this country. That seems more important to me at this time.”
— Hagerstown

“Our president truly believes in compromise. He thinks as long as everyone compromises what they believe to what he believes, the world would be a better place.”
— Hagerstown

“The ridiculous 25-mph speed camera would not be necessary if people such as the Waynesboro resident obeyed the laws. The 25 mph has been the speed limit on Northern Avenue long before the cameras came on the scene. Think before you hit the gas pedal. Oh, and by the way, the speed limit is 35 mph on Longmeadow. Where are most of the offenders from? Yes, Pennsylvania. If you don’t believe me, just park your car along the road and see for yourself.”
— Hagerstown

“I want to thank the gentleman who was so kind and helped me, when a car backed up and knocked me down on the ... parking lot. He was so kind, and walked me to the store to make sure I was OK. He was so thoughtful, and I appreciated it. Thanks again for being so helpful.”
— Hagerstown

“My wife is in Reeders Nursing Home in Boonsboro, and I know this is a little bit late, but I would just like to say thank you to Joel and Lulu. They were the Santa Claus and helper elf for the Christmas at Reeders, and it gave a lot of happiness to a lot of the residents.”
— Boonsboro

“Would someone please explain how a department of corrections did not have money to give officers the equipment or the pay raises that they well deserve, but yet has the money to change every patch on every officer’s jacket, shirt, hat, and any other parts of the uniform and vehicles, for a name change that is worthless and senseless?”
— Hagerstown

“This is in response to the lady who said the insurance company wouldn’t take cash, they wanted a check. What I would think that is is robbery protection. If people know you don’t have cash on hand, you’re not going to get robbed.”
— Hagerstown

“Well, the GOP did it again, they embarrassed themselves today, trying to badoodle Hillary Clinton at the Senate hearings. She made them look like punks. When you all going to give up? She’s way above you all ... more intelligent, more savvy, and just a pure lady. You all need to grow up, act like men, and do your jobs to help America.”