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HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 18, 2019) – Norfolk Southern Railroad has informed the County that crossing work will occur on January 22, 2019 and January 23, 2019. This is a two-step process, with closing the tracks to lay rail next to the existing rail as phase one. They will return in a few

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 17, 2019) – Due to the forecasted weather, all Washington County Recreation program activities except for Adult Soccer (at Hagerstown Community College) will be cancelled for this evening, Thursday, January 17, 2019. For questions, please contact [email protected] or call 240-313-2800. ###

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 15, 2019) – Hagerstown Regional Airport would like to announce that beginning June 6, 2019, Allegiant will be offering flights to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Please read Allegiant’s press release below for full details. ALLEGIANT ANNOUNCES NEW NONSTOP SERVICE TO MYRTLE BEACH WITH FARES AS LOW AS $49* EACH

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 13, 2019) – Washington County Government would like to announce liberal leave is in effect for all Washington County employees until noon on Monday, January 14, 2019, due to inclement weather and icy road conditions. Transit will operate on a normal schedule, however, routes may be modified due

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 9, 2018) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners  is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashley R. Holloway as Director of the Division of Plan Review and Permitting. He began in his new position effective January 7, 2019. A Native of Cleveland, Ohio, Holloway comes to Washington County with city

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 2, 2019) – Sam Anderson, fire operations officer for Washington County Division of Emergency Services, has successfully completed the process that awards the professional designation of “Chief Fire Officer” (CFO). The Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) met on December 11, 2018 to confer the designation. Sam Anderson becomes one of

HAGERSTOWN, MD (DECEMBER 27, 2018) – In observance of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s day,Washington County Government offices will be closed on Monday, December 31, 2018 and Tuesday, January 1, 2019. County services will operate as listed below: The Hagerstown Regional Airport terminal and airfield will operate during regularly scheduled business hours.

HAGERSTOWN, MD (DECEMBER 20, 2018) – In observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas day,Washington County Government offices will be closed on Monday, December 24, 2018 and Tuesday, December 25, 2018. County services will operate as listed below: The Hagerstown Regional Airport terminal and airfield will operate during regularly scheduled business hours. Administrative offices

HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 19, 2018) – The  Washington County Highway Department announces the following road reopens after being temporarily closed due to high water: Dellinger Rd. For updates to road closures in Washington County, please visit our  road closure map . The County continues to encourage all citizens to remain off the roads listed above. Citizens

HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 18, 2018) – TheWashington County Division of Engineering is pleased to announce the completion of construction for a new roadway that connects Frederick Street (Alt. 40) and East Oak Ridge Drive. The roadway is scheduled to open at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Scott Hobbs, director of

HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 18, 2018) – The  Washington County Board of County Commissioners  is pleased to announce the appointment of Kirk C. Downey as County Attorney effective immediately. Downey joined Washington County Government as part-time Assistant County Attorney in October of 2004. In August of 2005, Downey became full-time Assistant County Attorney. In 2012, Downey was promoted

Sandy Hook Road will remain closed until the landslide has been stabilized. For additional information, please contact Public Relations and Marketing Director Danielle Weaver at 240-313-2384.   About Washington County, Maryland Government Washington County, Maryland Government strives to fulfill its duty to the citizens of Washington County with regard to

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 30, 2019) – Washington County Division of Emergency Services notifies its citizens that t he County continues to monitor the weather and power outages and remains in coordination with local and state agencies. T here are two volunteer fire companies on standby should a warming center need to be opened throughout