County News

August 19, 2019

Treatment Scheduled for Black Fly Control on Potomac River

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 19, 2019) – Washington County Government would like to notify all citizens that the Maryland Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources, will treat targeted areas of the Potomac River in Washington County as an ongoing effort […]

August 19, 2019

Washington County Government, City of Hagerstown, and Poole Law Group Release Update Regarding Ongoing Opioid Litigation

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 19, 2019) –Washington County Government, the City of Hagerstown, and the Poole Law Group inform citizens that information from ARCOS(Automation of Reports and Consolidated Orders)—the DEA’s reporting system for controlled substance transactions—is now publicly available. This information shows which companies […]

August 16, 2019

Planned Training Exercise at Meritus Medical Center

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 16, 2019) – A planned training exercise is taking place today, Friday, August 16, 2019 from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m., at Meritus Medical Center/Robinwood Professional Center. The public should not be alarmed. This is only a DRILL. There will […]

August 13, 2019

Share Your Community Events with Washington County!

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 13, 2019) – The Washington County Public Relations and Marketing Department invites the public to submit community events that will appear on the Community Events calendar on the Washington County Government website. Events listed on the calendar must take place in Washington […]

August 13, 2019

Board of County Commissioners Approve Lease for Doleman Black Heritage Museum

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 13, 2019) – The Board of County Commissioners voted 5-0 for the approval of the Doleman Black Heritage Museum (DBHM) to lease part of the second floor of 33/35 West Washington street as a temporary location for the museum. This […]

August 12, 2019

Division of Plan Review & Permitting will host Outreach Meeting

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 9, 2019) – The Washington County Division of Plan Review and Permitting will be hosting an Outreach Meeting on September 6, 2019 at 10:00 am held at the Washington County Library on the 3rd floor in the Community Room. The purpose of this meeting is […]

August 9, 2019

Conococheague Aqueduct Becomes First Watered, Operational Aqueduct Along C&O Canal Since 1924

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 9, 2019) – Washington County Government celebrated the restoration of the Conococheague Aqueduct by joining with theNational Park Service, State of Maryland, C&O Canal Trust, Town of Williamsport, Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and several other organizations and volunteers that helped bring […]

August 9, 2019

Kaetzel Transfer Station Scheduled to Open August 20th

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 9, 2019) – The Washington County Solid Waste Department announces Kaetzel Transfer Station will be reopening to customers on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Kaetzel Transfer Station has been closed since June 3, 2019 for site repairs. For additional […]

August 6, 2019

2019-2020 Farm of the Year Nominations Now Open in Washington County

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 6, 2019) – The Washington County Department of Business Development is pleased to open nominations for the 2019-2020 Washington County Farm of the Year. Designed to recognize and honor the rich agricultural heritage in Washington County, the Farm of the Year Award […]

August 6, 2019

Gaming Commission Awards Over $2 Million in Allocations

HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 6, 2019) – The Washington County Gaming Commission announced its gaming fund distribution to the Washington County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association, as well as 84 local charitable organizations. The Gaming Fund total of $2,044,999.55 for fiscal year 2019, […]

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Experience the County

Agricultural Education Center

As the premiere rental facility in Washington County, The Agricultural Education Center has been the region’s choice location for tractor pulls, sales, trade shows, corporation picnics and the Washington County Ag Expo and Fair.

Black Rock Golf Course

This course takes you on a golf journey from its opening holes that are nestled in the Shenandoah Valley, to its spectacular back nine with scenic views of the Appalachian Mountains.

Hagerstown Regional Airport

Your local connection to hundreds of destinations! Hagerstown Regional Airport hosts many businesses and services and continues to play an important role in the community.

Parks & Facilities

We are responsible for maintaining all buildings, grounds and parks owned by Washington County, scheduling park pavilions and fields, operating the Martin L. Snook swimming pool, and operation and Scheduling of the Washington County Agricultural Education Center.

Recreation & Fitness

Are you looking for fun, affordable fitness classes for your entire family? At the Washington County Recreation Department, we offer a plethora of recreation and fitness programs for individuals of every age! From youth to adult programs, you can find the classes your family needs to get in shape—while still having fun!

Rural Heritage

At the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum you will learn about our region’s beginnings and history; in addition to how the rural and agricultural heritage continues to play a role in Washington County today.