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HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 12, 2021) – The Washington County Highway Department shares the following road closure on behalf of the Maryland Department of Transportation – State Highway Administration. Norfolk Southern Railroad is planning to close MD 63 (Spielman Road) to repair a portion of the tracks. The proposed detour is now scheduled
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 11, 2021) – The Washington County Highway Department shares the following road closure on behalf of the Maryland Department of Transportation – State Highway Administration. Norfolk Southern Railroad is planning to close MD 63 (Spielman Road) to repair a portion of the tracks. The proposed detour will be on
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 11, 2021) – Washington County Parks and Recreation will be hosting a ribbon-cutting at the new Marty’s Mythical Woods at Marty Snook Park. The event will take place on Friday, August 13, 2021, at 11:45 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to park at Pavilion 2 and take the short
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 11, 2021) – The Washington County Department of Business Development encourages employers and job seekers to join the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Hagerstown Community College, and Western Maryland Consortium at the Washington County Free Library (Fletcher Branch) in downtown Hagerstown on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, from 12:00-5:00 p.m. for an Employment Fair. To reserve a
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 11, 2021) – Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) announces Allegiant Air has extended the dates of flights offered from HGR to St. Pete-Clearwater, FL from November 18, 2021 – May 15, 2022. Flights are available for booking at allegiantair.com. Flights to Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) from HGR run through September
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 11, 2021) – The Washington County Department of Business Development invites the public to nominate for the 2021-2022 Washington County Farm of the Year are being accepted. Designed to recognize and honor the rich agricultural heritage embedded in Washington County, the Farm of the Year Award application is open to all
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 10, 2021) – Washington County Government, Washington County Division of Emergency Services, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, and the Washington County Fire and Rescue Association announced the launch of a capital campaign at a press conference. Representatives from each agency spoke regarding the positive impact the new Public Safety Training Center (PSTC) will have
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 10, 2021) – In an effort to provide the citizens of Washington County, MD the ability to make informed decisions related to COVID-19, the COVID-19 dashboard has been reinstated at www.washco-md.net/coronavirus-info. Statistics will be updated on a daily basis. Please continue to do your part in fighting COVID-19
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 10, 2021) – The Washington County Gaming Commission announced its gaming fund distribution to the Washington County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association, as well as 60 local charitable organizations. The Gaming Fund total of $2,461,676.25 for fiscal year 2021, which ended June 30, represents an increase of $790,117.66
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 23, 2021) – Today is the final day for Washington County residents to provide input to the Washington County Board of County Commissioners regarding where funds from the American Rescue Plan should be spent in Washington County, Maryland. Please rank the top five priority areas for spending by clicking here. The
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 4, 2021) – The Washington County Highway Department announces Harpers Ferry Road between Dargan School Road and Chestnut Grove Road will be closed on Monday, August 16, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. through Thursday, August 19, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. for pipe installation. The County encourages drivers to proceed with
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 4, 2021) – The Washington County Highway Department announces Harpers Ferry Road between Dargan School Road and Chestnut Grove Road will be closed on Monday, August 16, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. through Wednesday, August 19, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. for pipe installation. The County encourages drivers to proceed
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 23, 2021) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners would like YOUR input regarding where funds from the American Rescue Plan should be spent in Washington County, Maryland. Please rank the top five priority areas for spending by clicking here. Washington County Government will be collecting responses from the public through Friday, August
REGIONAL MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE OF MARYLAND SURVEY HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 30, 2021) – The Washington County Department of Business Development (DBD) encourages manufacturers in Washington County to take the survey below from the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland. To Our Valued Maryland Manufacturers: Manufacturing is a critical industry in the State of Maryland.
COUNTY CONNECTION AN INSIDE PERSPECTIVE OF WHAT’S GOING ON IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND ISSUE 7: JULY 30, 2021 COVID-19 VACCINATION ADMINISTRATION PROJECT SPOTLIGHT Fort Ritchie – Cascade, MD PARKS & RECREATION Events and Activities DIVISION/DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS Current Events and Projects WELCOME
WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF You are cordially invited to join Washington County Government, Washington County Division of Emergency Services, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, and the Washington County Fire & Rescue Association at a press conference that will launch a capital campaign for the new Washington County Public Safety Training
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 28, 2021) – There is just a short time left to complete the survey that will impact future development at County Parks. Washington County Government is encouraging local residents to take the short survey about park use and the future development of parks, recreation programs, and facilities, as well
Apprenticeship Spotlight Maryland Watch Works (MWW) celebrated its grand opening this weekend as hundreds of watch connoisseurs traveled to Hagerstown for the Wine, Whiskey, and Watches event. Held in the Potomac Walk between Bulls and Bears and Meinelschmidt Distillery, watchmakers from all over the world gathered to buy, sell, and display
Mark your calendar and join us on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. as Washington County introduces a capital campaign for the Public Safety Training Center. A formal invitation with specific details will follow in the coming weeks. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 23, 2021) – The Washington County Highway Department shares the following information from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA). MDOT SHA will be reconstructing a portion of the roadway on MD 68, N. Conococheague Street between Conococheague Creek and US 11, E. Potomac
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 23, 2021) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is seeking input from the public regarding where funds from the American Rescue Plan should be spent in Washington County, Maryland. Please rank the top five priority areas for spending by clicking here. Washington County Government will be collecting responses from
