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HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 3, 2021) – With a near-perfect forecast for this Labor Day weekend, many citizens may choose to spend it outside and on a local waterway. The Washington County Emergency Management reminds citizens that as Tropical Depression Ida passed through the area earlier this week, the Upper Potomac River, Conococheague Creek,
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 2, 2021) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the following new road closures due to flooded roadways: Kemps Mill Road from the Mill to Snug Harbor Licking Creek Road from Keefer Road to the dead end The following roads remain closed due to flooded roadways: Independence Road from Route 40 to the
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 2, 2021) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the following roads are now open that were closed last night: Ashton Road at Gruber Road High Germany Road Rowe Road between Itnyre Road and Smithsburg/Leitersburg Road Battletown Road Leiters Mill Road The following roads remain closed due to flooded roadways: Independence Road
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 1, 2021) –The Washington County Highway Department announces the following road closures due to flooded roadways: Battletown Road Rowe Road between Itnyre Road and Smithsburg/Leitersburg Road Ashton Road at Gruber Road Wishard Road Pectonville Road at Licking Creek Road Cresspond Road Leiters Mill Road High Germany Road The County encourages
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 1, 2021) – Washington County is beginning to see significant rainfall from the remnants of Ida. The Washington County Office of Emergency Management continues to closely monitor the storm as it is now in Washington County. As mentioned yesterday, reports indicate that water levels along the river
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 17, 2021) – In observance of Independence Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021. 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
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 31, 2021) – Washington County Emergency Management is closely monitoring Ida as the storm moves north toward Washington County. As of this morning, initial reports indicate that water levels along the river and creeks in Washington County will reach major flood stage through Saturday, September 4, 2021. Specific
EVENT TITLE: Wings and Wheels Expo HOST ORGANIZATION: Hagerstown Aviation Museum DATE: September 11, 2021 TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. VENUE: The Original Fairchild Dome Hangar 14211 Basore Drive, Hagerstown, MD EVENT INFO:
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 24, 2021) – The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is administering $25 million to provide financial support to Maryland’s new or expanding businesses to help incentivize commercial investment in vacant retail and commercial properties. Project Restore will provide two grant opportunities for businesses that plan on
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 23, 2021) – The Washington County Office of Emergency Management invites you to attend the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony as we commemorate the 20th anniversary. This event will take place at Hagerstown Regional Airport on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 5:30 p.m and is open to the public. Please RSVP by clicking
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 20, 2021) – Washington County Division of Engineering announces road resurfacing on Benevola Newcomer Road at Deb’s Lane is tentatively scheduled to be performed on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, weather permitting. Please see the map below for additional details. The resurfacing will require the closure of the
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 16, 2021) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality announces a precautionary boil water advisory to customers served water by the Sharpsburg Water System. Because of a water main break, a boil water advisory is issued. The advisory is for residents in the 329-335 West Main Street and
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 13, 2021) – Washington County Parks and Recreation announces Marty Snook Pool will be open only on the weekends beginning the week of August 23rd. The pool will be open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. through the end of pool season, which ends on
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 12, 2021) – Washington County Parks and Recreation is offering various programs and events throughout the fall season. To register for classes and events, please visit www.washcorecfit.com. For additional questions or information, please contact Washington County Public Relations & Marketing at [email protected]. ###
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