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Washington County Public Works and University of Maryland Design Center to Present Fort Ritchie Livable Community Concepts

November 8, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 8, 2024) – Washington County Public Works has partnered with the University of Maryland (UMD) Design Center for Environmental and Community Health to explore innovative ways to foster an active and connected community in Cascade and Fort Ritchie. Following a successful community workshop on October 14, 2024, the UMD students

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Washington County Government Closed for Veterans Day

November 6, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 6, 2024) – In observance of Veterans Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024. County services will operate as listed below: The Hagerstown Regional Airport administrative offices, and the maintenance department, will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024, and reopen

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Temporary Road Closure on University Road

November 4, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 4, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a temporary road closure of University Road scheduled for tomorrow, November 5, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Motorists are encouraged to plan alternate routes and exercise caution while traveling in the area. The Washington County

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Temporary Road Closure on Willow Road

November 4, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 4, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a temporary road closure of Willow Road scheduled for tomorrow, November 5, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The closure will affect the section between Catalpa United Methodist Church Driveway and the Rail Trail to allow for essential

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Washington County Office of Emergency Management Shares Statewide Open-Air Burning Ban Information

November 1, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 1, 2024) – The Washington County’s Office of Emergency Management is relaying an important announcement from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR): effective today, November 1, 2024, a statewide ban on open-air burning is in place across all Maryland counties due to heightened wildfire risk. The ban will remain until further

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Closing Out Manufacturing Month in Washington County, MD

October 31, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 31, 2024) – As the Washington County, MD Department of Business and Economic Development concludes Manufacturing Month in Washington County, MD, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our diverse and outstanding manufacturing community. Throughout October, we celebrated the importance of our local manufacturing sector with four inspiring videos

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Washington County Honors Clear Spring EMS and Division of Emergency Services Teams with Life Savers Award for Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Save

October 30, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 30, 2024) – This morning, the Washington County Division of Emergency Services (DES) proudly presented the Life Savers Award to Clear Spring EMS and Division of Emergency Services (DES) team members for their remarkable achievement in saving a young life during an exceptionally rare out-of-hospital pediatric cardiac arrest. In the

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Washington County Division of Emergency Services Presents Life Savers Award to Community Rescue Service Clinicians

October 29, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 29, 2024) – This morning, the Washington County Division of Emergency Services (DES) presented the Life Savers Award to clinicians from Community Rescue Service (CRS) in recognition of their outstanding response to an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The award acknowledges the team’s swift actions, clinical expertise, and dedication to the health

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Temporary Road Closure on Bowie Road

October 29, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 29, 2024) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a temporary road closure of Bowie Road scheduled for today, October 29, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The closure will affect the section between Remsburg Road and Taylors Landing Road to allow for essential maintenance. Motorists are

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Washington County Office of Emergency Management Urges Residents to Refrain from Outdoor Burning Amid Heightened Fire Risk

October 28, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 28, 2024) – Following two recent wildland fires in the mountains of Washington County, MD, Washington County’s Office of Emergency Management announces a strong advisory against outdoor burning due to elevated fire risk conditions. Today, the combination of low relative humidity and dry vegetation increases the potential for rapid fire spread,

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Washington County Invites Vendors for Annual Groundhog Day Celebration

October 28, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 28, 2024) – The Washington County Department of Economic and Business Development is excited to announce the upcoming annual Groundhog Day Celebration, set to take place on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center, located at 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, Maryland. In the event of inclement

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Washington County Parks Will Close for the 2024 Season on October 27

October 25, 2024

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 25, 2024) – The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department announces Washington County Parks will officially close for the season on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Visitors are encouraged to continue enjoying the parks. However, amenities will be limited. Parks will reopen on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Please be advised

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Liberal Leave is in effective for Washington County Government

LIBERAL LEAVE IS IN EFFECT FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Liberal leave is in effect for all non-essential personal on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, until noon. Essential personnel are expected to fulfill their duties as usual.

The starting time for today’s Board of County Commissioners meeting will be reevaluated at 9:00 am.

For those required to travel, exercise caution on the roadways. If driving is necessary, ensure your vehicle is completely cleared, drive at a reduced speed, practice caution, and avoid crowding or passing plows.
 
We’ll keep the public informed of any changes. Stay updated by monitoring Washington County Government’s website and social media channels for the latest information. Your safety is our priority!