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HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 13, 2020) – Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) shares the following information from Allegiant Air: For flight changes and contact information for Allegiant, please visit Allegiant.com and click the Travel Alert link in the yellow banner or visit the direct link at https://www.allegiantair.com/travel-advisory-more-info The Allegiant call center is experiencing extremely high call volume. Passengers
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 13, 2020) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Electrical Apparatus and Wiring Board of Examiners and Supervisors of Washington County. Applicants should be familiar with the electrical business and be a resident of Washington County for at least five years.
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 12, 2020) – The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department announces the St. Patrick’s Day RUN FEST scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2020 is cancelled. During a press conference held today, Thursday, March 12, 2020, Governor Larry Hogan enacted an executive order prohibiting any social, community, religious, recreational, or sports gathering or events of more
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 12, 2020) – The Diversity and Inclusion Committee will reschedule the March 17, 2020 Listening Tour. The event is now scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2020 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Hancock Veterans Memorial Library, 231 Hancock Veterans Parkway, Hancock, MD. This event is FREE to the public and everyone is encouraged to
We are just a few days away from the 2020 RUN FEST in downtown Hagerstown! Washington County Parks & Recreation encourages you to register for the race at: https://legacy.imathlete.com/events/spdrunfest2020/. This event includes a 1-mile run/walk, 5k, 8k, and half marathon race. For a map of the race course, click here. Race registrants are encouraged to
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 10, 2020) – The Washington County Division of Public Works introduces the newly formed Washington County Parks and Recreation Department. Jamie Dick will assume the role of Deputy Director of Public Works, Parks and Recreation. Andrew Eshleman, director of Public Works, said, “The Division of Public Works is proud to
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 9, 2020) – Washington County Government hosted a press conference this morning regarding the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and how local citizens can help prevent the spread of the virus. Health Officer Earl Stoner from the Washington County Health Department spoke on the County’s commitment to coordinate information to the community, establish a
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 4, 2020) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality announces a road closure on Burnside Avenue between Crest Drive and Green Valley Drive. The road will be closed for sewer repair on Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. For additional information, please contact Washington
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 4, 2020) – The Diversity and Inclusion Committee would like to welcome you to attend an informative Listening Tour. The event is scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2020 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Williamsport Memorial Library, 104 E Potomac Street, Williamsport, Maryland. This event is FREE to the public and everyone is encouraged
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 4, 2020) – The Division of Plan Review and Permitting‘s quarterly outreach meeting scheduled for Friday, March 6, 2020 has been cancelled. The next outreach meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2020. For questions regarding the outreach meeting, please contact Ashley Holloway, director of the Division of
HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 3, 2020) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve an amendment to the contract between the buyer, John W. Krumpotich, and the Board of County Commissioners for the sale of Fort Ritchie. Krumpotich entered into the contract with the Board of County Commissioners on
HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 26, 2020) – As part of the Clean County Initiative, the Washington County Division of Environmental Management and the Highway Department will be removing debris from the stormwater management inlets along Robinwood Drive from the intersection of Medical Campus Road to the entrance of Hagerstown Community College. The debris removal is scheduled
HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 26, 2020) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services notifies the public of scheduled maintenance by Antietam Broadband that may impact internet and digital phone service. The maintenance is scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2020 from 12:00 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. Customers may experience service interruptions during this time. Citizens with
HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 25, 2020) – Hagerstown Regional Airport is seeking volunteers for a full-scale simulated aircraft emergency disaster exercise at the airport on Saturday, April 18, 2020, 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to assist in role-playing as injured passengers. Volunteers are crucial in testing the responsiveness of HGR’s
HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 24, 2020) – Washington County Parks and Recreation notifies the public that Regional Park is closed for the installation of new playground equipment. The installation will begin today, Monday, February 24, 2020 and is anticipated to be completed by Friday, February 28, 2020, weather permitting. For additional information, please contact Washington County’s
HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 20, 2019) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua L. O’Neal as Director of the Division of Information Systems effective February 3, 2020. O’Neal has been with Washington County Government for 18 years. His career with the County began as the manager
HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 14, 2020) – Hagerstown Regional Airport announces a power outage beginning at 8:45 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2020. The outage is expected to last up to two hours. The terminal will be completely shut down during this time, and the rental car center will be affected by the outage.
HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 12, 2020) – Washington County Government will be upgrading its permitting software, Accela Automation, starting Friday, February 14, 2020. The following divisions and departments will be affected by the upgrade: Division of Construction Division of Plan Review & Permitting Department of Planning & Zoning Beginning Friday, February 14, 2020 at
HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 12, 2020) – In observance of President’s Day, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2020. County services will operate as listed below: The Hagerstown Regional Airport terminal and airfield will operate during regularly scheduled business hours. Administrative offices and the maintenance department will be closed. Allegiant
HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 11, 2020) – Washington County Government announces the launching of the NextGen911 initiative. This initiative will be completed in two phases. Phase one will include a countywide update of addresses and numbering to improve location accuracy services for emergency responders. Phase two will be the implementation of
HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 10, 2020) – The Diversity and Inclusion Committee would like to welcome you to attend an informative Listening Tour. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Hancock Library, 231 Hancock Veterans Parkway, Hancock, Maryland. This event is FREE to the public and everyone is encouraged to