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Smithsburg Council updates ethics code, gets good news on water, calls for elections chair

SMITHSBURG – Smithsburg officials updated the town’s ethics ordinance to comply with state requirements, postponed action on selecting a municipal adviser for future...

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Scammers impersonate Washington County deputy in renewed fraud scheme

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a resurgence of phone scams in which fraudsters impersonate real deputies to...

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Hagerstown area eyed as new immigrant detention site, local officials in dark

HAGERSTOWN – Federal immigration officials are eyeing the Hagerstown area as a potential site for a new detention processing center as part of...

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Cascade Dollar General opponents submit zoning amendment, petition to protect historic Fort Ritchie

CASCADE, Md. – After months of struggling to advance a proposed zoning change with Washington County officials that would prevent a new Dollar...

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Washington County Commissioners approve new investments at year-end

HAGERSTOWN  – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners wrapped up its 2025 open sessions on Dec. 16 with a series of approvals...

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Clear Spring EMS partnership approved by Washington County

CLEAR SPRING – Washington County commissioners on Dec. 16 unanimously approved a Clear Spring EMS partnership that transitions emergency medical services staff from...

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Cascade residents continue fund raising, pursue zoning amendment to halt Dollar General

CASCADE – In this rural South Mountain community, residents are moving forward with plans to submit a zoning text amendment that would bar...

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Washington County to consider new playground, year-end budget items

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will gather for the last regular session of 2025 on Dec. 16. The final...

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Washington County awards contract for phase of public safety training center, extends historic tax credits

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County Commissioners unanimously approved a series of public safety, historic preservation and personnel measures at their meeting this week. Highlights...

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Washington County Commissioners to discuss salaries, tax credits, and public safety at Dec. 9 meeting

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular open session on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, with an agenda...

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