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Kelsey Keadle appointed agriculture business specialist
The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development recently appointed Kelsey Keadle as the business specialist, agriculture. Kelsey Keadle held various roles in management, business growth and development, and strategic planning and execution. Her most recent position was with a local onsite dairy processor. ...
Washington County deed transfers for June 16-23, 2024
The following deed transfers, for June 16-23, 2024, in Washington County are public record in the Maryland Department of Assessment and Taxation office: Residential: Ronald Mellott to Travis Capezuto, 13314...
Everyone has a story. At the Museum of Fine Arts, we've heard many. What's yours?
The late Charles Kuralt believed “everyone has a story.” The CBS journalist famously traveled to small towns across America for his “On the Road” segments, where he reported on the people he met or places he visited. ...
When, where and how to register for workshops, summer camps, golf tournaments, etc.
Registering for sports, camps or other summer activities? Check here for how to do it:. The Washington County Master Gardeners are offering a monthly series of gardening workshops taught by master gardener volunteers through October from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on designated Saturdays at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro. Classroom presentations and hands-on learning in demonstration gardens. Workshop topics include, watering, composting, attracting pollinators and converting lawn into gardens. $15 per workshop, includes all class materials. Registration required. Go to https://extension.umd.edu/locations/washington-county/home-gardening/classes-and-events/, email acormany@umd.edu or call 301-791-1604.
Western Maryland community colleges receive Edwards Fund Grant for cyber ranges.
Allegany College of Maryland, Garrett College and Hagerstown Community College have received a $617,400 grant from the Senator George C. Edwards Fund toward a $686,000 project to implement two cyber ranges through the Cyber Workforce Accelerator program to assist cybersecurity students to prepare for careers, using real-world, cutting-edge simulation. Created...
Farmers can apply now for drought assistance. Here's how to find the help
This summer has been extremely dry and hot, with little to no end in sight for the counties of Alleghany, Garrett, Washington and Frederick. Farmers are extremely worried about the D3 (extreme) drought conditions as indicated on the U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM). A drought intensity level of D3 on the USDM means conditions are drier than 98% of past conditions resulting in devastating crop losses, pasture losses and water restrictions. ...
Washington County launches semiquincentennial logo, webpage and social media accounts
The Washington County 250th Planning Committee has launched its semiquincentennial logo, webpage and social media accounts, marking the beginning of a grand celebration under the theme, "United in History, Together in Progress." Washington County is celebrating the 250th anniversary of both the county and the country. The new webpage and social media accounts will...
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