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HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 5, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Business Development encourages small businesses in Washington County, Maryland that meet the criteria for the Rise Up Business Stabilization Grant to submit your application. In the first week of opening the grant program, approximately 300 applications have been submitted, with 36 grants awarded,
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 5, 2020) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Weverton Road between Weverton Cliff Road and Garretts Mill Road. The road will be closed on Monday, June 8, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for pipe replacement. The County encourages all drivers to exercise
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 5, 2020) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Edgewood Drive between Route 40 and Medical Campus Road on Robinwood Drive. The road will be closed on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. to install a new traffic signal pole. To access Meritus Health
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 6, 2020) – Washington County Parks and Recreation announces Marty Snook Pool will open to the public beginning Monday, June 8, 2020. Although the pool is reopening, there are regulations the public must follow to meet CDC guidelines: 100 people will be allowed inside the pool gates. Slides will
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER At Governor Hogan’s most recent press conference, the announcement was made that effective at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5,
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 4, 2020) – At Governor Hogan’s most recent press conference, the announcement was made that effective at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2020, the State of Maryland will be entering Stage Two of the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery. Please view Governor Hogan’s Executive Order for specific information. The Washington
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 4, 2020) – The Washington County Highway Department announces Edgewood Drive between Route 40 and Mt. Aetna Road is now open. The road was closed yesterday in response to a damaged traffic signal pole. Traffic operations at the Mt. Aetna Road and Edgewood/Robinwood intersection are now operating under a
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER As businesses and community organizations begin to resume operations during COVID-19, protect yourself and others when using public transportation: • Stay home when
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 3, 2020) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Edgewood Drive between Route 40 and Mt Aetna Road. The road will be closed effective immediately for repair to a utility pole. To access Meritus Health and Robinwood Medical Center, turn east on Mt Aetna Road
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER When picking up a prescription or other medicine, please be sure you are protecting yourself from COVID-19 by doing the following: Call-in prescription
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER As additional businesses begin to open it is important to practice social distancing by putting space between yourself and others. Continue to practice
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 1, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Business Development invites Washington County business owners and citizens to attend tomorrow’s webinars. Two different webinars will be hosted: Recreation Activities from 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Restaurants from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Both webinars will occur on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. You
HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 1, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Business Development, in partnership with the City of Hagerstown Department of Community and Economic Development, announces the application for the Rise Up Business Stabilization Grant is now open. The application can be accessed by clicking the button below. RISE UP GRANT APPLICATION Applications will
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER At Governor Hogan’s most recent press conference, the announcement was made that effective today, Friday, May 29, 2020 at 5:00 p.m., the State
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 29, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Business Development, in partnership with the City of Hagerstown Department of Community and Economic Development, invites Washington County small businesses to apply for a new grant program to support local small businesses in Washington County. The grant application will go live beginning
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER At Governor Hogan’s most recent press conference, the announcement was made that effective at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2020, the State
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 28, 2020) – At Governor Hogan’s most recent press conference, the announcement was made that effective at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2020, the State of Maryland will allow for the reopening of multiple activities under Stage One of the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery. Please view
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 28, 2020) – Per Governor Hogan’s announcement regarding youth camps, Washington County Parks and Recreation announces registration for summer day camp is now open. In accordance with health and safety guidelines set by the CDC and State of Maryland, camp sites and the number of students at each camp will be
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says if you have moderate to severe asthma, you might be at higher risk for severe illness
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 27, 2020) – With approval from the Board of County Commissioners, the Washington County Department of Business Development announces the launching of a new grant program to support local small businesses in Washington County. The Rise Up Business Stabilization Grant program will award $8.9 million. The grant program is designed to assist
The Washington County, Maryland Joint Information Center (JIC) provides the following update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to receive Washington County daily briefings delivered to your inbox. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER Did you know the virus that causes COVID-19 can spread from a person before they have symptoms? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention