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Washington County Officials Provide Update Following Initial Meeting with Department of Homeland Security on Local Facility

March 18, 2026

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (March 18, 2026) – Officials from the Board of County Commissioners announce additional details related to the initial meeting held with officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on March 16, 2026. That meeting marked a significant step towards enhancing knowledge sharing and opened the lines of communication

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Roxbury Road

March 17, 2026

BOONSBORO, MD (March 17, 2026) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Roxbury Road for a state mandated bridge inspection. The closure will take place from Wednesday, March 18, 2026, through Friday, March 20, 2026 between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Roxbury Road will be closed between Alternate Route

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Washington County Circuit Court Closing at 1:30 p.m. due to Inclement Weather

March 16, 2026

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 16, 2026) – The Washington County Circuit Court will be closing at 1:30 p.m. today, Monday, March 16, 2026, due to forecasted inclement weather. Residents are encouraged to monitor official County communications for the latest information regarding closures and schedule changes, as well as the Washington County Circuit Court website or contact

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Washington County Transit Advises Riders of Possible Delays Due to Weather

March 16, 2026

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (March 16, 2026) – Washington County Transit advises riders that service delays may occur this afternoon, Monday, March 16, 2026, due to impending weather conditions affecting the region. Transit operations will continue; however, weather-related conditions may impact traffic and road safety, which could result in longer travel times and

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Liberal Leave Starting at Noon for Washington County Government

March 16, 2026

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 16, 2026) – Due to impending severe weather and Washington County Public Schools operating on a 2-hour early dismissal today, March 16, 2026, Washington County Government announces that liberal leave will be in effect beginning at 12:00 p.m. (noon) for all non-essential employees.  Essential personnel are expected to fulfill their

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Bottom Road

March 13, 2026

WILLIAMSPORT, MD (March 13, 2026) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Bottom Road between the Tannery and the Quarry from Monday, March 16, 2026 through Thursday, March 19, 2026 between 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The closure is for clearing debris and trash removal. We apologize for any

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Sprecher Road

March 10, 2026

SHARPSBURG, MD (March 10, 2026) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Sprecher Road for tree removal. The closure will take place on Thursday, March 12, 2026, between 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Sprecher Road will be closed between 16727 Sprecher Road and Woburn Road. We

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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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