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HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 22, 2024) – The Washington County Clean County Initiative regrets to announce the cancellation of the upcoming Clean-Up Event in Hancock. The decision was made due to the current low water levels. We appreciate the community’s enthusiasm and support for our clean-up efforts and encourage everyone to stay
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 22, 2024) – The Washington County Office of Emergency Management is pleased to announce the installation of a second Maryland Mesonet weather monitoring station in Clear Spring, joining the first station located in Keedysville. This expansion is part of a broader initiative to enhance emergency preparedness and public safety
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 19, 2024) – The Washington County Office of Emergency Management is currently monitoring a nationwide Microsoft outage. At this time, there are no effects impacting Washington County. We will provide updates if the situation changes and impacts our county operations. We want to assure the public that 911 and
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 18, 2024) – The Washington County Office of Emergency Management will hold the annual “Remembrance In The Park” memorial ceremony in the Washington County Emergency Services Tribute Gardens at Hagerstown City Park. The memorial ceremony will serve as a powerful reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and resilience displayed by
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 18, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Bottom Road, between the tannery to the railroad crossing, on Monday, July 22, 2024 through Wednesday, July 24, 2024. The road will be closed daily from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. We apologize for any
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 17, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the upcoming closure of High Germany Road for the bridge inspection of Sideling Hill Creek. The closure will occur on Monday, July 22, 2024, between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 15, 2024) – The Washington County Division of Permits and Inspections is excited to announce our Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Join us at Pavilion 1 in Regional Park, 20025 Mt. Aetna Rd, Hagerstown, MD. Everyone who has
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 15, 2024) – The Washington County Public Safety Training Center will host a blood drive for the Red Cross tomorrow Tuesday, July 16, 2024, between 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Blood donations play a vital role in emergency situations, surgeries, cancer treatments, and other medical procedures. By
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 10, 2024) – The Washington County Government Solid Waste Department informs the public that the issues with the credit system have been resolved and credit card payments can now be accepted at the Forty West Landfill, located at 12630 Earth Care Road, Hagerstown, Maryland. We thank you for your
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 9, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the upcoming closure of Rowe Road between Route 64 and Leitersburg Smithsburg Road. The closure will occur on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, between 7:00 am – 1:00 pm. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause and
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 8, 2024) – The Washington County Public Safety Training Center will host a blood drive for the Red Cross on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, between 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Blood donations play a vital role in emergency situations, surgeries, cancer treatments, and other medical procedures. By donating
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 8, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the upcoming closure of Wishard Road in the area of 16228 for pipe installation. The closure will occur on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, between 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 2, 2024) – In observance of Independence Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024. County services will operate as listed below: The Hagerstown Regional Airport administrative offices, and the maintenance department, will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, and reopen
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 28, 2024) The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking initiative led by Governor Wes Moore: the launch of the Cannabis Workforce Development Program. This pioneering effort, the first of its kind administered by a cannabis regulatory agency nationwide, aims to
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 26, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces that the closure of Pearre Road will be extended for several more weeks due to ongoing infrastructure improvements. The current estimated date of completion is Friday, July 12, 2024. The closure will remain at the bridge over Sideling Hill
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 25, 2024) – The Washington County Division of Engineering announces a temporary detour on Creek Road, due to bridge construction improvements conducted by the State Highway Administration (SHA) contractor Triton Construction, Inc. This closure will be in effect beginning Thursday, June 27, 2024, through Friday, June 28, 2024,
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 24, 2024) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services responded to a call at 3:38 PM reporting a fire on the CSX railroad bridge over the Potomac River in Sandy Hook, MD. First responders arrived on the scene at 3:47 PM and reported a large fire
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 24, 2024) The Washington County Department of Water Quality is upgrading and expanding the capacity of the Smithsburg Wastewater Treatment Plant. The current plant capacity is 333,000 gallons per day and will be expanded to a rated capacity of 450,000 gallons per day. The additional capacity will create an additional
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 21, 2024) The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is pleased to announce that Governor Wes Moore has taken a significant step forward for Maryland’s manufacturing sector with the receipt of a $1,010,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 20, 2024) – The Washington County Public Relations and Marketing Department and the Department of Business and Economic Development are excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Ice Cream Trail, a delightful journey through our community’s finest ice cream establishments. To make this event a sweet
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 20, 2024) – The Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning announces, on May 9, 2024, with funding from Washington County and the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF), a 100.05-acre farm was preserved, adding to the more than 40,000 acres of permanently preserved land in the
