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HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 1, 2024) – The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department is thrilled to announce a special holiday experience for children ages 3-6! This season, children will have the chance to receive a personal phone call from Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and their cheerful North Pole elves. Calls will be
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 31, 2024) – Washington County’s 911 Communications Center informs the public that Verizon Wireless has identified a potential service issue that may impact the ability of residents in certain areas of Washington County to successfully connect with 911. Verizon Wireless is actively investigating the issue and has alerted Washington
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
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 30, 2024) – This morning, the Washington County Division of Emergency Services (DES) proudly presented the Life Savers Award to Clear Spring EMS and Division of Emergency Services (DES) team members for their remarkable achievement in saving a young life during an exceptionally rare out-of-hospital pediatric cardiac arrest. In the
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 29, 2024) – This morning, the Washington County Division of Emergency Services (DES) presented the Life Savers Award to clinicians from Community Rescue Service (CRS) in recognition of their outstanding response to an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The award acknowledges the team’s swift actions, clinical expertise, and dedication to the health
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 29, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a temporary road closure of Bowie Road scheduled for today, October 29, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The closure will affect the section between Remsburg Road and Taylors Landing Road to allow for essential maintenance. Motorists are
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 28, 2024) – Following two recent wildland fires in the mountains of Washington County, MD, Washington County’s Office of Emergency Management announces a strong advisory against outdoor burning due to elevated fire risk conditions. Today, the combination of low relative humidity and dry vegetation increases the potential for rapid fire spread,
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (October 28, 2024) – The Washington County Planning Commission is pleased to announce the release of the final draft of the Comprehensive Plan for the County. The purpose of this document is to develop a community vision for future land use and growth management. This release will begin a 60-day comment
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 28, 2024) – The Washington County Department of Economic and Business Development is excited to announce the upcoming annual Groundhog Day Celebration, set to take place on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center, located at 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, Maryland. In the event of inclement
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 28, 2024) – In the spirit of Halloween, the Washington County Transit Department invites you to join the spooky festivities on the Halloween Express! On October 31st, the County Commuter will be transformed into a Halloween-themed bus, fully decked out with eerie decorations for a frightfully fun experience. Best of
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 25, 2024) – The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department announces Washington County Parks will officially close for the season on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Visitors are encouraged to continue enjoying the parks. However, amenities will be limited. Parks will reopen on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Please be advised
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 24, 2024) – Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $5.25 million dollar grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This competitive national grant will enable the airport to expand its terminal by no less than 20%, a
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 23, 2024) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality will begin flushing fire hydrants on the Sharpsburg Water System start will begin flushing fire hydrants on the Sharpsburg Water System starting the week of October 28, 2024. This process, which includes the exercising of valves, will continue intermittently
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 23, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Bottom Road, between the tannery to the quarry, on Monday, October 28, 2024, through Thursday, October 31, 2024. The road will be closed daily from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 22, 2024) – Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) will introduce a new parking fee starting in early 2025, aimed at supporting the airport’s continued growth and enhanced services. Construction on the expanded parking facilities is set to begin in November 2024, with parking fee collection expected to begin in January/February 2025.
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 21, 2024) – Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) will soon begin construction work within the southern portion of the terminal parking lot. To accommodate this project, a section of the parking lot will be closed and barricaded to allow construction activities to proceed safely and efficiently. Affected Area: As indicated
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 18, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department would like to inform the public that Norfolk Southern will be closing Sterling Road at the railroad tracks for maintenance beginning Monday, October 21, 2024, at 8:30 AM. The closure will remain in effect through Friday, October 25, 2024, until 4:00 PM. During
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 18, 2024) – The Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning is proud to announce the preservation of the historic, 40-acre Hogmire-Berryman Farm, adding to the more than 41,000 acres of permanently preserved land within the County. The conservation easement, located on Spielman Road in Fairplay, was secured
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 16, 2024) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Washington County Plumbing/Mechanical Board (“Board”). The Board’s scope includes all issues related to the licensing and registration of Plumbing and HVAC Contractors doing business in Washington County, as well
The Washington County Division of Engineering will host the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)’s Consolidated Transportation Plan Tour meeting for Washington County on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Washington County Public Safety Training Center at 18350 Public Safety Place in Hagerstown. Onsite parking will be available. The
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 16, 2024) – The Washington County Transit Department announces a schedule adjustment for Saturday, October 26, 2024, due to the Alsatia Mummers Parade. Transit service will end early, with the final bus departures leaving the Transit Transfer Center before 4:00 p.m. The last departures from the Transit Transfer Center on