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HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 31, 2023) – The Washington County Gaming Commission will begin the 2023 Gaming Commission Grant funding cycle on Saturday, April 1, 2023. All qualifying charitable organizations with a Washington County presence are encouraged to apply. On (or about) Saturday, April 1, 2023, funding applications will be
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 31, 2023) – On behalf of the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA), the Washington County Highway Department announces a temporary closure on I-70 to US 40 from Monday, April 3, 2023, to Friday, April 7, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily,
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 29, 2023) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Tommytown Road in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The road will be closed beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, and will remained closed until work has been completed. The work is anticipated to be
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 29, 2023) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners announces Jonathan Horowitz, Director of the Department of Business Development, has joined the Innovation Fund as an Investment Committee Member. Other business leaders from the County joining Horowitz as Committee Members include: Frankie Corsi – Investor in Local
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 28, 2023) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality announces a road closure on Greenberry Road between Timberlane and Woodcrest Road on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, beginning at 7:00 a.m. The road will be closed until the repair work for a sewer lateral is completed. It
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 24, 2023) – Washington County Government encourages citizens to take the Maryland Department of Transportation (MODOT) public survey regarding the statewide Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP). To take the survey, click here and learn more by reading the original press release below. March 24, 2023 –
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 24, 2023) – Join the Washington County Clean County Initiative and the Town of Williamsport on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for a joint clean-up event. The clean-up event will be held at Bottom River Park. This event qualifies for students’ SSL
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 23, 2023) – The Washington County Department of Permits and Inspections announces online inspection scheduling and email notifications are temporarily unavailable. To schedule an inspection, please call the IVR system at 240-313-2488. Permits and inspections can be tracked by using the Citizen Access Portal at https://accela.washco-md.net/CitizenAccess/Default.aspx We
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 21, 2023) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Historic District Commission (HDC). Applicants should be individuals who possess a demonstrated special interest, specific knowledge or professional or academic training in such fields as architecture, history, architectural
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 20, 2023) – On behalf of the National Park Service, the Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Sandy Hook Road has begun today, Monday, March 20, 2023. The road will be closed the Level 33 stone wall repairs being completed by the National Park
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 17, 2023) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Catholic Church Road on Monday, March 20, 2023. The road will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. due to tree removal. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 16, 2023) – On behalf of the Maryland Forest Service, the Division of Environmental Management invites citizens to attend the “Wonderful Wetlands” workshop at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center on April 1, 2023. The workshop will include several sessions, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For more
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 16, 2023) – The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department shares the following traffic advisory from the City of Hagerstown due to the St. Patrick’s Day Run Fest happening this Saturday, March 18, 2023, for the Washington County Community Free Clinic.
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 16, 2023) – On behalf of the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA), the Washington County Highway Department announces the temporary closure on I-70 to US 40 has been extended to Friday, March 24, 2023 due to high winds and weather. The closure will
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 13, 2023) – As we are nearing warmer weather, Black Rock Golf Course invites golfers to get involved! In addition to daily tee times and the indoor simulator, there will be the Junior Golf Series this summer, a Tuesday Morning Senior Golf League beginning in April, and
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 13, 2023) – Due to construction occurring at the clubhouse and the weather forecast, Black Rock Golf Course will be closed from Tuesday, March 14, 2023, to Wednesday, March 15, 2023. The course will reopen Thursday, March 16, 2023, for normal business hours. We apologize for any
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 10, 2023) – On behalf of the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA), the Washington County Highway Department announces a temporary closure on I-70 to US 40 from Monday, March 13, 2023, to Friday, March 17, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.
The Washington County Office of Emergency Management invites you to save the date for the annual “Remembrance In The Park” memorial ceremony in the Washington County Emergency Services Tribute Gardens at Hagerstown City Park. This ceremony is a time to honor those who currently serve, or have served, in the
HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 27, 2023) – The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department announces registration for summer camp will open on Monday, April 3, 2023. For an overview of programming that will be offered this summer, visit https://www.washco-md.net/wp-content/uploads/summer-camps-2023.pdf For additional information, please contact the Public Relations and Marketing Department at
HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 27, 2023) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the reopening of Tommytown Road in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The road has been closed since January 11, 2023, due to a train derailment. Please be advised temporary closures may continue to occur throughout March. For additional information, please
HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 24, 2023) – On behalf of the National Parks Service, the Washington County Division of Public Works announces the Level 33 stone wall repairs will begin on Monday, March 20, 2023. Road closures and detours are expected as construction takes place. Read the original release below.