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HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 25, 2020) – Washington County Government reminds citizens only five days remain to complete the 2020 Census. The 2020 Census must be completed no later than September 30, 2020. Today we are focusing on the historical importance of the Census. Did you know that Census information is valuable to genealogical research? Many historians
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 24, 2020) – Washington County Government reminds citizens there are only six days remaining to complete the 2020 Census. The 2020 Census must be completed no later than September 30, 2020. HOW DO YOU COMPLETE THE CENSUS? ONLINE: census.gov BY PHONE: 844-330-2020 BY MAIL: if you received a Census form in your mailbox For
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 23, 2020) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Mt. Carmel Church Road between Dogstreet Road and Route 67. The road will be closed on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 from 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. for pipe replacement. The County encourages all drivers to exercise
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 23, 2020) – The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) wants to hear from you! MDOT MTA is in the process of developing the Statewide Transit Plan (STP) and is seeking input from Maryland citizens. MDOT MTA recently released the STP Survey and would like to get as much
Voting is officially up and running for the Hagerstown Magazine 2021 Hotlist. Vote Black Rock Golf Course for the Best Golf Course in Washington County! Click below to cast your vote. Voting ends October 31, 2020. VOTE BLACK ROCK GOLF COURSE Black Rock Golf Course www.blackrockgolfcourse.com | 20025 Mt Aetna Road | Hagerstown,
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 23, 2020) – The Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) Fire Station received a call of an aircraft accident early this afternoon on the airfield. HGR operations and crash truck 351 responded accordingly followed by Washington County Sheriff Department and the Department of Emergency Services. The aircraft was departing HGR when
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 23, 2020) – The Washington County Human Resources Department announces the search for a new County Administrator effective immediately. The deadline for mailing all candidate submissions is October 13, 2020. The County Administrator serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of Washington County Government and is responsible for directing the day-to-day functions
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit www.washco-md.net/coronavirus-info for the latest numbers on Washington County’s COVID-19 dashboard. Click here to receive Washington County briefings delivered to your inbox. COVID-19 Joint Information Daily Briefings will be released ONLY on Tuesdays and Fridays. **The dashboard is updated
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit www.washco-md.net/coronavirus-info for the latest numbers on Washington County’s COVID-19 dashboard. Click here to receive Washington County briefings delivered to your inbox. COVID-19 Joint Information Daily Briefings will be released ONLY on Tuesdays and Fridays. **The dashboard is updated
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 16, 2020) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the Division of Emergency Services has been awarded a SAFER grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $8,080,776. This amount is proposed to fund up to 33 firefighters over the next 3 years. As a recipient
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit www.washco-md.net/coronavirus-info for the latest numbers on Washington County’s COVID-19 dashboard. Click here to receive Washington County briefings delivered to your inbox. COVID-19 Joint Information Daily Briefings will be released ONLY on Tuesdays and Fridays. **The dashboard is updated
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 15, 2020) – Looking for a way to serve your community? Washington County Parks and Recreation is seeking volunteers to help clean-up High Rock Overlook on Saturday, October 3, 2020 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Cleaning equipment and supplies will be provided, and volunteers are encouraged to wear clothes and
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit www.washco-md.net/coronavirus-info for the latest numbers on Washington County’s COVID-19 dashboard. Click here to receive Washington County briefings delivered to your inbox. COVID-19 Joint Information Daily Briefings will be released ONLY on Tuesdays and Fridays. **The dashboard is updated
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 10, 2020) – The Washington County Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department has created a Voting Center Locator to ease the process of finding the closest in-person voting location for the 2020 General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. County residents are able to vote at any of the 11 locations
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 9, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality announces a precautionary boil water advisory to customers served water by the Sharpsburg Water System in the 300 block of West Main Street. Because of a water main break, a boil water advisory is issued for the 300 block of West
Join us at Black Rock Golf Course as we close out the summer on the links. Upcoming events and specials include: High School Fall Golf League 14th Annual Michelob Ultra Amateur Junior players 16 and under play for FREE with a paid adult Black Rock Golf Course is offering a Fall Golf
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 9, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Business Development reminds the public that nominations for the 2020-2021 Washington County Farm of the Year are being accepted and are due next Friday, September 18, 2020. Designed to recognize and honor the rich agricultural heritage embedded in Washington County, the Farm of the
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit www.washco-md.net/coronavirus-info for the latest numbers on Washington County’s COVID-19 dashboard. Click here to receive Washington County briefings delivered to your inbox. COVID-19 Joint Information Daily Briefings will be released ONLY on Tuesdays and Fridays. **Due to the Labor
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 8, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Business Development reminds businesses that today, Tuesday, September 8, 2020 is the last day to submit an application for the Rise Up Business Stabilization Grant. New guidelines were established on August 11, 2020 which allow start-up businesses established and operational September 2019
HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 4, 2020) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Local Management Board of Washington County. Applicants should be a resident of Washington County and have an interest in child well-being, which may include the professional and business community, recipients or providers of
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit www.washco-md.net/coronavirus-info for the latest numbers on Washington County’s COVID-19 dashboard. Click here to receive Washington County briefings delivered to your inbox. COVID-19 Joint Information Daily Briefings will be released ONLY on Tuesdays and Fridays. **The dashboard will be