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Washington County Awarded $1.9 Million Federal Grant to Fund Equipment for Firefighters

September 23, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 23, 2022) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the Division of Emergency Services, in collaboration with Potomac Valley Volunteer Fire Company, has been awarded a “Regional” Assistance for Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $1.9 million. The funds will be used

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Hopewell Road

September 22, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 22, 2022) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Hopewell Road between Wright Road and Pepperbush Circle. The road will be closed from Monday, September 26, 2022, through Thursday, September 29, 2022. The road will be closed daily from 8:15 a.m. until 2:30

Washington County Government Hosted Public Safety Training Center Open House and Ribbon Cutting

September 21, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 21, 2022) – On September 20, 2022, Washington County Government, Washington County Division of Emergency Services, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, and the Washington County Fire and Rescue Association hosted an open house and ribbon cutting for the Washington County Public Safety Training Center (PSTC). Representatives from each

Application Now Available! Washington County Community Recovery Nonprofit Grant

September 21, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 21, 2022) – The Washington County Office of Grant Management announces the grant application for the Community Recovery Nonprofit Grant is now available at https://www.washco-md.net/grant-management/community-recovery-grant/. To create and implement the Community Recovery Nonprofit Grant Program, Washington County has allocated $1,500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The new grant program will

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Valley Road

September 17, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 17, 2022) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Valley Road between Deer Path and Gristmill Lane. The road will be closed on Monday, September 19, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. for pipe replacement. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing

Washington County Landfill Unable to Accept Credit Card Payments 9/15 & 9/16

September 15, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 15, 2022) – Due to issues with the credit card system at the Forty West Landfill, located at 12630 Earth Care Road, Hagerstown, Maryland, credit card payments will not be accepted today, Thursday, September 15, 2022, and tomorrow, Friday, September 16, 2022. We will provide an

Washington County Highway Department Seeking Snow Removal Contractors

September 14, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 14, 2022) – The Washington County Highway Department is seeking snow removal contractors for the 2022-2023 winter season. The Highway Department is looking for 3/4 ton or above pickup trucks with plows, equipment with plows, and full-size dump trucks with plows and spreaders. The deadline for prospective

Washington County Community Recovery Nonprofit Grant

September 14, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 14, 2022) – The Washington County Office of Grant Management announces a new grant program created to assist eligible local nonprofit organizations impacted by the Covid-19 public health emergency and its negative economic impact upon our community. The County has allocated $1,500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

REMINDER: 2022-2023 Washington County Farm of the Year Accepting Nominations

September 14, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 14, 2022) – The Washington County Department of Business Development announces nominations by the public are now being accepted for the 2022-2023 Washington County Farm of the Year. Designed to recognize and honor the rich agricultural heritage embedded in Washington County, the Farm of the Year Award application is open to all

Washington County Government Closed for Labor Day

September 2, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 1, 2022) – In observance of Labor Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022. County services will operate as listed below: The Hagerstown Regional Airport terminal and airfield will operate during regularly scheduled business hours. Administrative offices and the maintenance department will be closed. Allegiant air

COMING SOON: 2022 Remembrance in the Park

September 1, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 1, 2022) – The “Remembrance in the Park” memorial ceremony is less than two weeks away. The memorial ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. on September 13, 2022. Handicap parking will be onsite. We encourage you to bring your own seating if you prefer to sit during

2022-2023 Washington County Farm of the Year Accepting Nominations

September 1, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 1, 2022) – The Washington County Department of Business Development announces nominations by the public are now being accepted for the 2022-2023 Washington County Farm of the Year. Designed to recognize and honor the rich agricultural heritage embedded in Washington County, the Farm of the Year Award application is open to all

Horizon Farm Credit Accepting Applications for Farmers on the Rise Award Program

August 31, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 31, 2022) – On behalf of Horizon Farm Credit, The Washington County Department of Business Development announces Horizon Farm Credit is now accepting applications for their second annual Farmers on the Rise program, which will award up to ten $10,000 prizes to young, beginning, small, minority, and/or veteran farmers in their footprint.

Washington County Local Management Board Receives $866,202 Grant Award

August 31, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 31, 2022) – The Washington County Local Management Board (LMB) announced its award of $866,202 in state grant funds awarded by the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services, on behalf of the Children’s Cabinet. The grant award will fund six initiatives aimed at strengthening and

YOU’RE INVITED! Public Safety Training Center Ribbon Cutting & Open House

August 29, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 15, 2022) – Washington County Government, the Washington County Division of Emergency Services, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office invite you to attend the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House for the Public Safety Training Center on September 20, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Bottom Road

August 29, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 29, 2022) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Bottom Road on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 from 8:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The road will be closed from Route 68 at the tannery to the railroad tracks at the quarry. For additional information,

Free Scrap Tire Day. On Saturday September 10, 2022, click for full details

Free Scrap Tire Day – September 10, 2022

August 26, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 26, 2022) – The Washington County Department of Environmental Management announces that there will be a free scrap tire day on September 10, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Forty West Landfill. This event is provided for Washington County residents only and there is no

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Beaver Creek Church Road

August 24, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 24, 2022) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Beaver Creek Church Road from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2022. The roadway will be closed between Beaver Creek Church Road and the Beaver Creek School Museum for pipe replacement. For

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Zittlestown Road

August 24, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 24, 2022) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Zittlestown Road from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. The roadway will be closed starting at 6371 Washington Monument Road for road repairs. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public

Seeking Applicants for the Washington County Ethics Commission

August 23, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 23, 2022) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Washington County Ethics Commission. Qualified applicants shall be Washington County residents of good moral character and sound judgment who can interpret and administer the Washington County Ethics Ordinance. An application may

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Leathers Road

August 16, 2022

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 16, 2022) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Leathers Road from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2022. The roadway will be closed near the area of 23519 Leathers Road between Greensburg Road and Edgemont Road for pipe replacement.