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Board of County Commissioners Appoint New Transit Director

November 19, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 18, 2024) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the appointment of Shawn Harbaugh as the new Transit Director for Washington County Transit. Harbaugh brings a wealth of experience and a longstanding commitment to public transit to his new role. Harbaugh has dedicated the

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Board of County Commissioners Appoint New Purchasing Director

November 19, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 18, 2024) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the appointment of Brandi Naugle as the new Director of Purchasing. With over two decades of dedicated service to the County, Brandi brings extensive expertise, leadership, and a proven track record of excellence in procurement

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Temporary Road Closure on Rohersville School Road

November 18, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 18, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the temporary road closure of Rohersville School Road between Route 67 and Main Street. The closure is scheduled to occur on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Motorists are encouraged to plan alternate routes and exercise caution while traveling in the area. The Washington

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Washington County Agricultural Innovation and Equipment Grant Opening Soon

November 18, 2024

Hagerstown, MD (November 18, 2024) – The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is pleased to announce the launch of the Washington County Agricultural Innovation and Equipment Grant, a funding opportunity for farmers looking to expand or diversify their operations. Starting Monday, November 25, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. EST, farmers, agricultural businesses,

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Hagerstown Regional Airport Announces 18 Additional Flights for Summer 2025

November 15, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 15, 2024) – Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) is thrilled to announce exciting updates to its summer 2025 flight schedule, marking a 13.5% growth compared to the previous year. Between May 13, 2025, and September 2, 2025, HGR will offer 18 additional flights, enhancing options for travelers heading to Myrtle Beach, St. Pete-Clearwater,

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Washington County Recognizes Paramedics and First Responders with Life Savers Award for Exemplary Cardiac Arrest Response

November 14, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 14, 2024) – This morning, the Washington County Division of Emergency Services (DES), in partnership with Meritus Medical Center, honored a team of paramedics and first responders with the Life Savers Award for their exceptional actions in successfully resuscitating a cardiac arrest patient on August 16, 2024. This award underscores

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Washington County Public Works and University of Maryland Design Center to Present Fort Ritchie Livable Community Concepts

November 8, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 8, 2024) – Washington County Public Works has partnered with the University of Maryland (UMD) Design Center for Environmental and Community Health to explore innovative ways to foster an active and connected community in Cascade and Fort Ritchie. Following a successful community workshop on October 14, 2024, the UMD students

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Washington County Government Closed for Veterans Day

November 6, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 6, 2024) – In observance of Veterans Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024. County services will operate as listed below: The Hagerstown Regional Airport administrative offices, and the maintenance department, will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024, and reopen

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Temporary Road Closure on University Road

November 4, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 4, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a temporary road closure of University Road scheduled for tomorrow, November 5, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Motorists are encouraged to plan alternate routes and exercise caution while traveling in the area. The Washington County

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Temporary Road Closure on Willow Road

November 4, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 4, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a temporary road closure of Willow Road scheduled for tomorrow, November 5, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The closure will affect the section between Catalpa United Methodist Church Driveway and the Rail Trail to allow for essential

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Washington County Office of Emergency Management Shares Statewide Open-Air Burning Ban Information

November 1, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 1, 2024) – The Washington County’s Office of Emergency Management is relaying an important announcement from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR): effective today, November 1, 2024, a statewide ban on open-air burning is in place across all Maryland counties due to heightened wildfire risk. The ban will remain until further

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Closing Out Manufacturing Month in Washington County, MD

October 31, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 31, 2024) – As the Washington County, MD Department of Business and Economic Development concludes Manufacturing Month in Washington County, MD, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our diverse and outstanding manufacturing community. Throughout October, we celebrated the importance of our local manufacturing sector with four inspiring videos

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Liberal Leave is in effective for Washington County Government

LIBERAL LEAVE IS IN EFFECT FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Liberal leave is in effect for all non-essential personal on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, until noon. Essential personnel are expected to fulfill their duties as usual.

The starting time for today’s Board of County Commissioners meeting will be reevaluated at 9:00 am.

For those required to travel, exercise caution on the roadways. If driving is necessary, ensure your vehicle is completely cleared, drive at a reduced speed, practice caution, and avoid crowding or passing plows.
 
We’ll keep the public informed of any changes. Stay updated by monitoring Washington County Government’s website and social media channels for the latest information. Your safety is our priority!