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Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Washington County Monday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 6:39 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:45 p.m. for Washington County. The storms are packing wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 6:38 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a cluster of strong...
Join Us for Customer Appreciation Day on July 26th at Regional Park!
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 15, 2024) – The Washington County Division of Permits and Inspections is excited to announce our Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Join us at Pavilion 1 in Regional Park, 20025 Mt. Aetna Rd, Hagerstown, MD. Everyone who...
Maryland opens 2024 black bear hunt lottery
The Maryland 2024 black bear hunt lottery is accepting entries for the state’s annual six-day hunt. This year’s hunt is scheduled for Oct. 21-26 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. Hunters can purchase applications for $15 from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources online, via a license...
Letters to the editor: Thanks to Rotary Club for Fairplay fire company grant
How Fairplay fire company benefits from Rotary Club grant. The Community Volunteer Fire Company of District 12 out of Fairplay in Washington County is pleased to announce that they were 1 of 25 Washington County charitable organizations to receive a grant from the Rotary Club of Hagerstown. The grants were awarded at a luncheon held on June 19 at the Morris Frock American Legion Post 42 in Hagerstown. Company 12 was awarded $1,000 from Hagerstown Rotary.
Local creameries featured on Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail through September
When Chip Savage, owner of Happy Cow Creamery in Union Bridge, serves up a cone of salted caramel pretzel or mint chip ice cream this summer, he knows he’s helping area residents learn more about Maryland agriculture. As part of the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s annual Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail, Happy Cow Creamery welcomes customers to its farm, where they can enjoy a cold treat ...
Applications Now Open for 2024 Maryland Black Bear Hunt Lottery
Hunters can now enter the lottery selection process for the annual six-day black bear hunt in Western Maryland. The cost to enter the lottery is $15 and applications can be purchased from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) now through August 31. The 2024 bear hunt will take place...
Hagerstown man pleads guilty to assault, DUI connected to multiple hit and runs
A Washington County District Court judge delayed sentencing Thursday to get a pre-sentence investigation after a Hagerstown man involved in hit-and-run crashes pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol and assaulting two Hagerstown Police officers. Judge Victoria J. Lobley told James Kenneth Leaman Jr., 44, she was taking his case seriously,...
Washington County libraries are more than just a refuge from the summer heat
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — To beat the awful heat and humidity most people think to go to the pool for a swim or get a couple scoops at an ice cream shop to cool down. But have you thought of your local public library? In Hagerstown and across Washington County, the library is […]
Washington County home listings asked for more money in June – see the current median price here
The median home in Washington County listed for $389,900 in June, up 3.4% from the previous month's $377,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to June 2023, the median home list price decreased 2.4% from $399,450. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Washington County Forty West Landfill Now Able to Accept Credit Card Payments
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 10, 2024) – The Washington County Government Solid Waste Department informs the public that the issues with the credit system have been resolved and credit card payments can now be accepted at the Forty West Landfill, located at 12630 Earth Care Road, Hagerstown, Maryland. We thank...
Washington County preserves 100-acre farm in Big Pool
A 100.05-acre farm, nearby historic Fort Frederick, was preserved on May 9 with funding from Washington County and the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF), according to Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning. This farm adds to the more than 40,000 acres of permanently preserved land in the county.
Rotary Club of Hagerstown Foundation awards local grants
Twenty-five Washington County charitable organizations were awarded a total of $62,800 in grants June 19 at a celebratory lunch held at the Morris Frock American Legion Post 42,405 Northern Ave., Hagerstown. Fundraising events held by the Rotary Club of Hagerstown, donations to the foundation in memory of deceased rotarians and...
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