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Washington County Government Closed for Independence Day

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (June 27, 2025) – In observance of Independence Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025. County services will operate as listed below: HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT The Hagerstown Regional Airport administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, and re-open on Monday, July

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Broadfording Road Closure

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 26, 2025) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure of Broadfording Road from Resh Road to Gossard Mill Road from Monday, July 7, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. to Friday, July 11, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. This closure is necessary to complete debris removal from the bridge. We apologize for

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Temporary Closure of High Rock Overlook

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (June 24, 2025) – The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department is announcing the temporary closure of High Rock Overlook for maintenance and safety improvements. The overlook will be closed to the public for one week, beginning June 24, 2025, and is expected to reopen by July 1, 2025. This temporary

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SBA Offering Disaster Relief to Maryland Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by March Drought

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (June 23, 2025) – The Washington County Office of Emergency Management is sharing information about low-interest federal disaster loans now available through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). These loans are designed to help small businesses and nonprofit organizations recover from financial losses caused by the ongoing drought that began March 25, 2025.

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Hagerstown Regional Airport Experiencing Temporary Communication Outage

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 23, 2025) – Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR)is currently experiencing a temporary communication outage affecting both email and telephone services. At this time, incoming and outgoing calls, as well as email communications, are unavailable. The issue has been identified and is actively being addressed. Airport operations staff are

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Washington County Division of Permits & Inspections to Begin Providing Fire Prevention Services July 1

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 18, 2025) – Effective July 1, 2025, the Washington County Division of Permits and Inspections will begin providing Fire Prevention Services to residents and businesses across Washington County. These services will include fire plans review, sprinkler system evaluations, and fire inspections, enhancing the County’s efforts to support life safety and code compliance. To help

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Washington County Launches Cross-Connection Control Program to Safeguard Public Water Supply

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (June 18, 2025) – The Washington County Division of Environmental Management is launching a critical, state-mandated initiative to protect the public drinking water system from potential contamination: the Cross-Connection Control (CCC) Program. This program focuses on identifying and mitigating risks of pollutants entering the water supply through backflow—a reversal

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Governor Wes Moore Appoints Jamie Franks to Maryland 9-1-1 Board as Western Maryland PSAP Representative

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 18, 2025) – Washington County’s Department of Emergency Communications is proud to announce that Jamie Franks has been appointed by Maryland Governor Wes Moore to serve as the Western Maryland Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Member on the Maryland 9-1-1 Board. Franks will represent the region’s emergency communications centers for

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Mt. Zion Road Closure

SABILLASVILLE, MD (June 18, 2025) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure at the intersection of Mt. Zion Road and Quirauk School Road on Monday, June 23, 2025 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Alternative routes will be available for

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Washington County Launches New Emergency Alert System: WashCoMD Alerts

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (June 18, 2025) – Washington County’s Office of Emergency Management is proud to announce the launch of WashCoMD Alerts, a new emergency notification system designed to keep residents informed and safe. Powered by Smart911, this upgraded platform replaces the County’s previous system, Everbridge, and offers faster, more reliable communications during emergencies. WashCoMD

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Washington County Public Safety Training Center To Host Blood Drive

HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 17, 2025) – The Washington County Public Safety Training Center, in collaboration with the American Red Cross, invites potential donors to participate in an upcoming blood drive. The Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Washington County Public Safety Training

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USDA Designates Washington County as a Natural Disaster Area Due to Drought Conditions

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (June 16, 2025) – The Washington County’s Office of Emergency Management is sharing information from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding a recent natural disaster designation for Washington County and other surrounding jurisdictions due to prolonged drought conditions. The USDA has officially designated Washington, Frederick, and Harford counties as primary

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Washington County Government Closed for Juneteenth

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (June 13, 2025) – In observance of Juneteenth, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025. County services will operate as listed below: HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT The Hagerstown Regional Airport administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025 and re-open on Friday, June 20,

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Cohill Rd

CLEAR SPRING, MD (June 10, 2025) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Cohill Road on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Local traffic will still be able to access their homes. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Bottom Road

WILLIAMSPORT, MD (June 10, 2025) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Bottom Road between the Tannery and the Quarry on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 through Thursday, June 12, 2025 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate

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