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New ambulance at Rohrersville Fire Station will fill south county gap, cut response times

BOONSBORO – In a move that promises to drastically cut emergency response times for thousands in southern Washington County, county commissioners on Nov....

Local Government

Washington County to address budget, elections, emergency services this week

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County Commissioners will convene on Tuesday, Nov. 4, to review end-of-year budget tweaks, voting expansions, fire and emergency services funding...

Local Government

Washington County adds to fleet of emergency vehicles

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County purchased two new reserve emergency vehicles, including a fire engine and an ambulance.   County officials noted that the additions,...

School News

Court ruling on PSU could reveal hidden motives behind Mont Alto

STATE COLLEGE – A state court ruling has forced Penn State University to unseal internal documents that could reveal the real reasons behind...

Local Government

Washington County Commission to tackle airport upgrades, technology at this week’s meeting

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 21, to discuss community recognitions, infrastructure projects, technology upgrades,...

Local Government

New firefighter graduates bolster Washington County manpower shortage

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services welcomed 21 new professional firefighters with the recent graduation of Firefighter Academy Recruit Classes...

Local Government

Washington County launches agricultural innovation grant to boost local farms

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development has opened applications for the Agricultural Innovation and Equipment Grant, offering local...

Local Government

Washington County Commission to address zonings, infrastructure at Tuesday meeting

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will convene at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, with an agenda covering zoning...

Local Government

Washington County now has preserved nearly 15 percent of agricultural land

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County has solidified its commitment to conserving its rural landscape, announcing that nearly 43,000 acres, about 14.5 percent of its...

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Historic dairy wins Washington County Farm of the Year

CLEAR SPRING – A 500-acre family-owned farm in continuous operation since 1817 has been named Washington County’s Farm of the Year for 2025-2026...

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