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HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 11, 2020) – The Board of County Commissioners voted to reopen and change guidelines of the Rise Up Business Stabilization Grant. New guidelines allow start-up businesses established and operational September 2019 to March 2020 that meet the criteria to submit an application. Other established businesses who have NOT previously applied would also be
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 11, 2020) – The Washington County Gaming Commission announced its gaming fund distribution to the Washington County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association, as well as 40 local charitable organizations. The Gaming Fund total of $1,671,558.59 for fiscal year 2020, which ended June 30, represents a decrease of $373,440.96
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
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 6, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality will be closing the intersection of McAfee Hill Road and Military Road on Monday, August 10, 2020 to complete paving at the site of the waterline replacement, weather permitting. The current entrance to Cascade Town Centre located at 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. **The dashboard will be
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
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 29, 2020) – With an abundance of rich agricultural lands filled with products and commodities that support our community, state and nation, the Washington County Department of Business Development is pleased to announce nominations for the 2020-2021 Washington County Farm of the Year is now open. Designed to recognize and honor the rich agricultural heritage
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
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 28, 2020) – Effective Monday, August 3, 2020, Washington County Parks and Recreation announces Marty Snook Pool will be changing its operations to Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. The pool will be closed every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. As a reminder, check the pool
COVID-19 JOINT INFORMATION CENTER BRIEFING July 24, 2020 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
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 24, 2020) – Washington County Parks and Recreation announces the Jim and Fay Powers Music Series at Pen Mar Park has been canceled for the 2020 season due to concerns regarding COVID-19. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to reopening the Jim and Fay Powers
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 24, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality will be replacing a waterline at the intersection of McAfee Hill Road and Military Road beginning Monday, July 27, 2020. During the replacement of the waterline, the intersection will be closed to all traffic. A detour route has been
COVID-19 JOINT INFORMATION CENTER BRIEFING July 21, 2020 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
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 20, 2020) – Washington County Government shares the following message with its citizens from the Washington County Board of Elections: The Washington County Board of Elections will hold a special meeting on Monday, July 20th at 4:00PM. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and vote on the consolidation of multiple precincts for 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. **The dashboard will be
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 16, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Business Development encourages local businesses to download and print the posters that are pictured above. All businesses are encouraged to post signage on the front door of their business. Washington County Health Officer Earl Stoner stated in a press conference on Tuesday, “We
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 15, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Solid Waste and Recycling announces the recycling of styrofoam at 40 West Landfill will be discontinued effective immediately. The County began the styrofoam recycling program in 2010. As a reminder, no styrofoam is accepted in County recycling bins. For specific
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
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 13, 2020) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure at 20912 Mousetown Road to Mariah Furnace Road. The road will be closed on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for culvert repair, weather permitting. The County encourages all drivers to exercise caution
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 10, 2020) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure at Frog Eye Road at the bridge over Israel Creek. The road will be closed on Monday, July 13, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. for bridge repairs, weather permitting. The County encourages all drivers to
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