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Washington County Division of Emergency Services Honors Life-Saving First Responders with Life Savers Awards

March 6, 2026

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 6 2026) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services (DES), in collaboration with the Quality Assurance Office and Meritus Medical Center, recently recognized several emergency incidents in which coordinated efforts between dispatchers, bystanders, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) clinicians, firefighters, and hospital staff led to patients surviving life-threatening medical emergencies

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Seeking Applicants for Washington County Diversity and Inclusion Committee

March 6, 2026

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 6, 2026) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee.The Committee is to advise the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland on public policy relating to diversity, promote the involvement of diverse groups in business and

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Kemps Mill Road

February 27, 2026

WILLIAMSPORT, MD (February 27. 2026) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the upcoming closure of Kemps Mill Road, between Pinesburg Road and Walnut Point Road, from Monday, March 2, 2026, through Friday, March 6, 2026. The road will be closed daily from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., weather permitting. This closure is

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Washington County Commissioner Derek Harvey Resigns

February 25, 2026

The Washington County Board of County Commissioners announces that Commissioner Derek Harvey has submitted his resignation, effective February 24, 2026. Commissioner Harvey was elected in 2022 to serve a four-year term on the Board. In his resignation letter, he cited new business opportunities that better align with the needs of his

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Mondell Road

February 24, 2026

SHARPSBURG, MD (February 24, 2026) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Mondell Road between 5320 and 5400 Mondell Road on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. for a tree removal.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Alternative routes

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Washington County Preserves Two Farms Through Acquisition Program

February 24, 2026

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 24, 2026) – The Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning is proud to announce the recent preservation of two farms through the Maryland Agricultural Resource-Based Industries Development Corporation (MARBIDCO) Next Generation Farmland Acquisition (Next Gen) Program, further advancing the County’s efforts to protect agricultural land and bringing the

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TRAFFIC ALERT: ROAD CLOSURE ON KEMPS MILL ROAD

February 23, 2026

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 23, 2026) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the upcoming closure of Kemps Mill Road, between Pinesburg Road and Walnut Point Road, from Wednesday, February 25,2026, through Friday, February 27, 2026. The road will be closed daily from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience

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TRAFFIC ALERT: ROAD CLOSURE ON MONDELL ROAD

February 23, 2026

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 23, 2026) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Mondell Road between 5320 and 5400 Mondell Road on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Alternative routes will be available

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Washington County Division of Permits and Inspections/Office of the Fire Marshall to Host Community Fire Education and Inspection Meeting

February 20, 2026

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 20, 2026) – The Washington County Division of Permits and Inspections/Office of the Fire Marshall will host a Community Fire Education and Fire Inspections Meeting on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Washington County Public Safety Training Center. This informational meeting is designed

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on 4 Locks Road

February 17, 2026

CLEAR SPRING, MD (February 17, 2026) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on 4 Locks Road, between Hassett Road and the tunnel, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026between 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

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Washington County Office of Grant Management Accepting Applications for the Appalachian Regional Commission Grant Program

February 13, 2026

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 13, 2026) – The Washington County Office of Grant Management is now accepting project proposals for the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2027. The submission deadline for project proposals is April 3, 2026. This federally funded program provides grants to eligible entities for projects that

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Washington County Government Closed for President’s Day

February 12, 2026

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (February 12, 2026) – In observance of President’s Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026. County services will operate as listed below: HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT The Hagerstown Regional Airportadministrative offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, and re-open on Tuesday, February

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Emergency Road Closure on Halfway Boulevard

February 10, 2026

The Washington County Highway Department announces an immediate road closure on Halfway Boulevard, between Route 11 (Virginia Avenue) and York Road, due to a traffic signal outage. Both lanes Westbound are closed.  Emergency crews are on scene, and the road will remain closed until it is safe to reopen. Please avoid the area,

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Williamsport Health & Rehabilitation Center Experiences Water Break in Sprinkler System; Resident Care Remains Ongoing

February 9, 2026

WILLIAMSPORT, MD (February 9, 2026) – The Washington County Office of Emergency Management is on the scene of a water-related incident at the Williamsport Health & Rehabilitation Center in Williamsport, Maryland.The incident was caused by a water break in a sprinkler system on the facility’s third floor, resulting in flooding to non-resident areas of

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Washington County Preserves 202-Acre Farm Through Rural Legacy Program

February 9, 2026

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 9, 2026) – The Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning is proud to announce that on January 29, 2026, Washington County preserved a 202-acre farm, adding to the more than 43,000 acres of permanently preserved land within the County. The preservation was achieved through a Rural Legacy Program (RLP)

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January 28, 2026

Liberal Leave in Effect for Washington County Government WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (January 28, 2026) – Washington County Government announces that liberal leave is in effect for all non-essential employees until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026, due to Washington County Public Schools being closed. Essential personnel are expected to report as scheduled and fulfill

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Liberal Leave in Effect for Washington County Government

January 27, 2026

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (January 27, 2026) – Washington County Government announces that liberal leave is in effect for all non-essential employees until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, due to Washington County Public Schools being closed. Essential personnel are expected to report as scheduled and fulfill their duties as usual. Transit will operate on a

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January 26, 2026

Washington County Circuit Court Announces Delayed Opening on Tuesday, January 27 HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 26, 2026) – The Washington County Circuit Court will open at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.All court staff should report to work at 9:00 a.m., with court dockets scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. All cases on

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