HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 20, 2019) – The Washington County Solid Waste Department is excited to announce that as a result of Washington County student efforts, 4,822 phone books were recycled in Grosh’s Lawn Service 2019 Phone Book Recycling Challenge. Leading the collection effort with a total number of 3,424 phone books, the Washington County Board of Commissioners is pleased to

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 20, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the following road closures due to high water: Cresspond Road Shank Road Wishard Road The intersection of Gruber Road and Ashton Road Rockdale Road between Hicksville Road and Broadfording Road Stay up-to-date on Washington County road closures by visiting

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 19, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the following road closures due to high water: Cresspond Road Shank Road Wishard Road The intersection of Gruber Road and Ashton Road Rockdale Road between Hicksville Road and Broadfording Road Stay up-to-date on Washington County road closures by visiting our road

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 17, 2019) – On May 7, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners approved funding in the amount of $36,000 for local support of the Maryland Nuisance Insect Fund. The Maryland Nuisance Insect Fund was approved during the 2019 Legislative session and replaces the previous Black Fly Pilot Program. The new program requires

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 16, 2019) – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (both D-Md.) announced Hagerstown Regional Airportwill receive funding from the Department of Transportation. In response to the funding, Garrison Plessinger, director at Hagerstown Regional Airport says, “We are excited to expand the terminal in order to provide our

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 16, 2019) – The Washington County Public Relations and Marketingoffice announces the launching of a website redesign for Washington County Government. The site domain remains the same and can be visited at: www.washco-md.net. Ignition72 out of Baltimore, Maryland was awarded the bid in January 2018 for a complete redesign of

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 16, 2019) – After temporarily being closed due to high water, the Washington County Highway Departmentannounces Cresspond Road is now open. For updates to road closures in Washington County, please visit our road closure map. For additional information, please contact Public Relations and Marketing Director Danielle Weaver at 240-313-2380.

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 15, 2019) – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Community Health Advisory Commission. Representation is needed from the following Communities: Medical Community (Health / Family Medicine) Dental Community (Washington County Dental Society) Veterinary Community (Washington County Veterinary Society) Behavioral Health

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 13, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the temporary closing of Cresspond Road due to high water. For updates to road closures in Washington County, please visit our road closure map. The County encourages all citizens to remain off the road listed above. Citizens are also advised

HAGERSTOWN, MD May 6, 2019) – The Washington County Highway Department announces the temporary closing of Dellinger Road due to high water. For updates to road closures in Washington County, please visit our road closure map. The County encourages all citizens to remain off the road listed above. Citizens are also advised to

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 2, 2019) –The Washington County Parks & Facilities Department announces all county-owned parks will officially open on Saturday, May 4, 2019. County-owned parks include: Camp Harding Park Chestnut Grove Park Clear Spring Park Devil’s Backbone Park Doub’s Wood Park Kemps Mill Park Marty Snook Park Mt. Briar Wetland Preserve Pen Mar

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 30, 2019) – Washington County Government is proud to announce Black Rock Golf Course was named as the Best Golf Course in the Best of the Tristate Awards presented by VerStanding Media. Black Rock Golf Course is a county-owned 18-hole course that features sculptured fairways, excellent greens, an outstanding practice facility and spectacular scenery.

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 26, 2019) – At the April 24, 2019 Board of Public Works meeting, Governor Hogan announced the approval of funding for the 100,000th acre of land protected in perpetuity under the Rural Legacy Program. This year also marks the 20th anniversary of the first Rural Legacy Program easement. Several

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 24, 2019) – During theBoard of County Commissioners regularly scheduled April 23, 2019 meeting, the board came to a consensus to schedule an additional public meeting for April 30, 2019. The meeting will be held at 100 W. Washington Street, Suite 1101, Hagerstown. Commissioner President Jeffrey A. Cline will call

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 23, 2019) – The Washington County Division of Engineering provides the following update regarding road repair and restoration projects in the southern part of Washington County that was heavily impacted by the May 2018 flooding: Back Road – The County has advertised the project for bids. Bids are due on May 3, 2019.  The work involves

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 15, 2019) – In observance of Good Friday, Washington County Government offices will be closed on Friday, April 19, 2019. 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 air

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (April 9, 2019) — The Washington County Division of Emergency Services is teaming up with the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS) to promote citizen awareness and preparedness for Maryland Severe Storms Awareness week that is

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 8, 2019) – In lieu of its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, April 8, 2019, the Diversity and Inclusion Committee will be attending a tour of Tolson’s Chapel and School, 111 E. High Street, Sharpsburg, Maryland at 5:00 p.m. We apologize for any scheduling inconveniences this may have

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 8, 2019) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services would like to notify Washington County citizens of SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans following the Secretary of Agriculture’s Disaster Declaration. Please read the release below from the U.S. Small Business Administration for more information.  .  ###

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 5, 2019) – The Washington County Department of Business Development participated in a Washington County Economic Development Roundtable hosted by Congressman David Trone on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Hagerstown Regional Airport. Key stakeholders involving economic growth and development in Washington County were in attendance. Representatives included Washington County Department of

HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 3, 2019) – The Washington County Department of Business Development is excited to announce it has been selected to receive an award from the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA). The MEDA Awards will be held on April 29, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay in Cambridge, Maryland, at which