HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 22, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Departmentannounces the following roads are now closed due to high water: Intersection at Clopper Road and Old Forge Road Cresspond Road The following roads remain closed due to high water: Bakersville Rd. between Sprecher Rd. and Tommytown Rd. Sandy Hook Rd. between

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 22, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the following road closures due to high water: Bakersville Rd. between Sprecher Rd. and Tommytown Rd. Sandy Hook Rd. between Keep Tryst Rd. and Hoffmaster Rd. Lehmans Mill Rd. Battletown Rd. Leiters Mill Rd. Stay up-to-date on Washington County road closures

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 22, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the following road closures due to high water: Bakersville Rd. between Sprecher Rd. and Tommytown Rd. Sandy Hook Rd. between Keep Tryst Rd. and Hoffmaster Rd. The following road has reopened after being temporarily closed due to high water and debris: Valley

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 21, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the following road closure due to high water and debris: Valley Rd. between Garrett’s Mill Rd. and Rt. 340 Stay up-to-date on Washington County road closures by visiting our road closure map. The County encourages all citizens to remain off the roads

March 21, 2019 Washington County Division of Environmental Management would like your help in getting feedback about our citizens’ knowledge and interest regarding stormwater and watershed programs. Please take a few minutes to complete our Stormwater and Watershed Survey so we can continue progressing with the Clean County Initiative. Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/cleancountyspring2019 For additional

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 20, 2019) – After repairing a sewer line, the Washington County Department of Water Quality reopens Cloverleaf Road on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Work that began on Cloverleaf Road between Coffman Avenue and Allen Avenue on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 7:30 a.m. has been completed. For additional information,

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 20, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department has closed a portion of Orebank Road between the addresses of 11915 and 11909 again today, Wednesday March 20, 2019. The road will be closed until approximately 1:00 p.m. for additional road work. Emergency vehicles will be able to pass through and the road

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 19, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department will be closing a portion of Orebank Road between the addresses of 11915 and 11909 for approximately three hours Tuesday, March 19, 2019 beginning at 8:30 a.m. The road will be closed for road work. Emergency vehicles will be able to pass through

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 18, 2019) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality will be repairing a sewer line on Cloverleaf Road on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Beginning at 7:30 a.m., Cloverleaf Road between Coffman Avenue and Allen Avenue will remain closed to thru traffic until the repair is completed. The work

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 18, 2019) – The Washington County Parks & Facilities Department announces the summer schedule which will go into effect on Monday, April 1, 2019. Summer operational hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Office hours are 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For additional information, please contact Washington

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 15, 2019) – Norfolk Southern Railroad has informed the County that the second phase of crossing work will begin on or about Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Each crossing may be closed for up to five days to complete the rail replacement, weather permitting. Phase one of this project was

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 13, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department announces a road closure on Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Participants in the Saint Patrick’s Day Run Fest Half Marathon will be passing through Marty Snook Park as part of their course. The main road closure will be on

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 4, 2019) – Washington County Government would like to announce liberal leave is in effect for all Washington County employees due to inclement weather and Washington County Public Schools operating on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, March 4, 2019. Transit will operate on a normal schedule, however, routes may

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 3, 2019) – Washington County Government would like to announce liberal leave is in effect for all Washington County employees due to inclement weather and Washington County Public Schools operating on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, March 3, 2019. Transit will operate on a normal schedule, however, routes may

HAGERSTOWN, MD (March 1, 2019) – Washington County Government would like to announce liberal leave is in effect for all Washington County employees due to inclement weather and Washington County Public Schools operating on a 2-hour delay today, Friday, March 1, 2019. Transit will operate on a normal schedule. Routes may be

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 28, 2019) – On September 24, 2018, Washington County Government and the Division of Emergency Services were contacted regarding an alleged employee dishonesty insurance loss claim with the Volunteer Independent Junior Fire Company. The Independent Junior Fire Company is one of the 26 volunteer fire/EMS companies that serve throughout Washington County and the

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 28, 2019) – James B. Hovis, Chief Operations Officer, and the Board of County Commissioners have mutually and amicably agreed on Mr. Hovis’ separation from County employment. The Board wishes Mr. Hovis luck in his future endeavors. For additional information, please contact Public Relations and Marketing Director Danielle

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 26, 2019) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services would like to share the following information provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration. NEWS RELEASE Disaster Field Operations Center East Release Date: Feb. 25, 2019 Contact: Michael Lampton (404) 331-0333 [email protected]  Release Number: 19-306, MD 15577 Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 25, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Departmentannounces the following roads have reopened in Washington County: Dam 4 Road, between Shaffer Road and Woburn Road Maugansville Road, between Maugans Avenue and Garnette Avenue Dam 4 Road and Maugansville Road were both closed earlier due to downed trees and power

HAGERSTOWN, MD (February 25, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Departmentannounces the following road closures due high winds, causing several downed trees and power lines: Dam 4 Road, between Shaffer Road and Woburn Road Maugansville Road, between Maugans Avenue and Garnette Avenue Heavy winds can result in fallen trees and debris on