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HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 21, 2022) – The Washington County Department of Business Development proudly announces Hitachi Rail has selected Washington County, Maryland as the home for their new railcar manufacturing operations as a part of a major U.S. expansion. The company plans to build a $70M, 300,000 square-foot facility at 11903 Greencastle Pike in
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 17, 2022) – The Washington County Public Relations and Marketing Department invites the public to complete a citizen survey regarding communications and services. The survey will close at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2022. The brief survey includes responding to questions or concerns related to County government services, how communications are received,
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 16, 2022) – Due to the inclement weather last weekend, the 2022 St. Patrick’s Day Run Fest will now take place this Saturday, March 19, 2022. Join the Washington County Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Hagerstown in supporting the Washington County Community Free Clinic. It will be an in-person fitness
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 16, 2021) – Washington County Government announces the following County divisions will be relocating from the 80 West Baltimore Street Administrative Annex to 747 Northern Avenue, Hagerstown, MD effective April 11, 2022: Permits & Inspection Engineering Planning & Zoning The County expects no disruption to daily operations during the move.
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 12, 2022) – Due to inclement weather, the Washington County Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the City of Hagerstown and in support of the Washington County Community Free Clinic, announces the St. Patrick’s Day Run Fest has been POSTPONED and will now take place on, Saturday, March 19, 2022. For those who were registered
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 8, 2022) – The Washington County Public Relations and Marketing Department is seeking input from Washington County citizens regarding communications and services. The County is looking for citizens to respond to the survey with questions or concerns they most frequently have related to County government services, how they receive communications, and
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 4, 2022) – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office alerts the public to expect traffic delays in certain areas of Washington County this evening. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the following areas between the hours of 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 4, 2022: I-70 East from Hancock to I-81
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 3, 2022) – Washington County Parks and Recreation Department notifies the public that several County parks will be receiving an upgrade to playground equipment this spring. Upon arrival to several County parks, you may notice the playground equipment is no longer there. This is temporary, as new equipment has
HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 25, 2022) – Washington County Government would like to announce liberal leave is in effect for all non-essential Washington County employees due to inclement weather and Washington County Public Schools operating on a 2-hour delay today Friday, February 25, 2022. County employees who are designated as “Essential” are expected to perform their duties as they
HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 23, 2022) – Join the Washington County Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Hagerstown in supporting the Washington County Community Free Clinic on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the St. Patrick’s Day Run Fest. It will be an in-person fitness extravaganza in honor of Dan McDougal, M.D that will include four
COVID-19 JOINT INFORMATION CENTER BRIEFING February 18, 2022 The is the final Joint Information Briefing. The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) presents information provided by the Washington County Health Department, Washington County Government, and Meritus Health. All information related to COVID-19 in Washington County, Maryland can be viewed
HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 17, 2022) – In observance of Presidents’ Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Monday, February 21, 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.
HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 3, 2022) – Washington County Government shares the following information from the National Park Service at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. HARPERS FERRY, W.Va.—After careful consideration, the National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to permanently close the Maryland Heights parking areas at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park to ensure the safety
HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 2, 2022) – The Washington County Department of Business Development shares the following information about the Chesapeake Agriculture Innovation Center presenting new virtual presentations for agriculture and aquaculture value-added producers in Maryland and Delaware. EASTON, Md; January 20, 2022 – Mike Thielke, Executive Director of the Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center (ESEC), announced today that a
HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 28, 2022) – On January 25, 2022, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners voted 4-0 to pass a program schedule for the funding received as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Washington County Government is slated to receive $29.4 million in funds from the United States Department of the
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COVID-19 JOINT INFORMATION CENTER BRIEFING January 24, 2022 The Joint Information Briefing will be distributed on Mondays for the duration of the current State of Emergency. The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) presents information provided by the Washington County Health Department, Washington County Government, and Meritus Health. All
COVID-19 JOINT INFORMATION CENTER BRIEFING January 24, 2022 The Joint Information Briefing will be distributed on Mondays for the duration of the current State of Emergency. The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) presents information provided by the Washington County Health Department, Washington County Government, and Meritus Health. All