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HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 30, 2024) – The Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning announces, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, the State of Maryland awarded Washington County a grant of $1,544,000 for the fiscal year 2025 cycle of the Rural Legacy Program. This grant amount is the highest of any Rural
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 30, 2024) – The Washington County Department of Parks & Recreation announces that Marty Snook Pool will be closing for the 2024 season after Labor Day. This weekend, from August 31st through September 2nd, will be everyone’s last chance to take a dip and enjoy the pool until it
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 29, 2024) – The Washington County Transit Department is currently in the process of developing its Transportation Development Plan, and we need your voice to help shape the future of public transportation in our community. This plan is vital for improving and enhancing transit services, and your
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 29, 2024) – In observance of Labor Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024. County services will operate as listed below: The Hagerstown Regional Airport administrative offices, and the maintenance department, will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, and reopen
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 28, 2024) – Washington County’s 911 Communications Center is pleased to announce that the network service outage impacting AT&T Mobility subscribers has been successfully resolved. AT&T Mobility has confirmed that their teams have isolated and rectified the issue, allowing subscribers to now resume calling 911 without any
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 27, 2024) – Washington County’s 911 Communications Center is issuing an important notification to the residents of Washington County regarding a network service outage currently impacting AT&T Mobility. Due to this outage, some AT&T Mobility subscribers may experience difficulties when attempting to dial 9-1-1. AT&T Mobility has confirmed that
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 27, 2024) – The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development announces applications are now being accepted for the 2024-2025 Washington County Farm of the Year award. Washington County, Maryland is home to many rich agricultural lands yielding essential products and commodities that support our community,
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 27, 2024) – The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development would like to remind you that the Maryland Department of Commerce’s M4.0 Funding Program application portal is open! This program provides substantial grants for Maryland manufacturers to invest in cutting-edge Industry 4.0 technologies, and applications,
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 23, 2024) – On behalf of the Maryland Department of Agriculture, Washington County is sharing the following press release to inform the public of Black Fly Control occurring today, Tuesday, August 27, 2024. _______________________________________________ ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 26, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture —in partnership with
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 26, 2024) – On behalf of the Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) is excited to announce that SNC has won several lucrative government/military contracts that will ensure a stable supply of work and associated high-wage jobs here at HGR for years to come. Included
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 23, 2024) – On behalf of the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, Washington County is sharing the following press release to inform the public of ongoing infrastructure improvements in our county. _______________________________________________ HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 23, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 23, 2024) – The Washington Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants interested in serving as the Attorney Representative on the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board. The Adult Public Guardianship Review Board is instrumental in the welfare of persons with disabilities and is an interdisciplinary team that
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 22, 2024) – The Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning announces, on August 16, 2024, a 267.138-acre farm was preserved, adding to the more than 40,000 acres of permanently preserved land in the County. The easement was procured through a Rural Legacy Program (RLP) easement that
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 21, 2024) On behalf of Governor Wes Moore, the Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is excited to announce low-interest federal financial assistance for Farmers affected by the ongoing drought in Maryland. Please read the following press release for more information on the loan. __________________________________________________________ ANNAPOLIS, MD
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 21, 2024) – The Washington County State’s Attorney Office announces it will be closing at 3:30 PM on Friday, August 23, 2024. This early closure is due to South Potomac St. being closed to traffic between Washington St. and Antietam St. for the End of Summer Block
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 20, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the upcoming closure of Clark Road. This closure will remain in effect between 7:30 am and 3:00 pm on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Alternative routes will be
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 19, 2024) – Washington County Parks and Recreation is offering various programs and events throughout fall including: Special Events & Family Programs: Experience the magic of community and celebrate special occasions with our exciting lineup of special events including Family Bonfire Night, Trunk or Treat, a Superhero
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 19, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces temporary closures on East Oak Ridge Drive between Southern Blvd and Westside Ave, in Funkstown, MD. This closure will remain in effect between 8:30 am and 1:00 pm today, Monday, August 19, 2024. The road will remain open for
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 15, 2024) – The Washington County Office of Emergency Management invites you to the annual “Remembrance In The Park” memorial ceremony on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The event will be held at 6:00 PM in the Washington County Emergency Services Tribute Gardens, located in Hagerstown City Park
Hagerstown, MD (August 13, 2024) The Washington County Agricultural Education Center announces the cancellation of the public information meeting concerning the proposed Agricultural Education Center Multipurpose Indoor Building. The meeting, which was originally scheduled for Wednesday, August 21st at 6:00 PM, has been canceled and will not be rescheduled at this
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 12, 2024) – Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) is excited to announce the release of Allegiant’s Fall 2024-Spring 2025 flight schedule, which will bring significant growth to our service offerings. As a result, passengers will enjoy more travel options and increased convenience during the upcoming season. Key highlights