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State, area agencies declare snow emergencies

Update Jan. 25 7 at 7 a.m. Speed Limits Reduced – Winter Storm Update Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT...

Local Government

Smithsburg Council explores Tree City designation, stormwater project

SMITHSBURG – The Smithsburg Town Council held a special session Tuesday, Jan. 20, to discuss urban forestry recognition and a potential environmental restoration...

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Washington County sheriff’s office issues new scam warning, 2nd in a month

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has issued a second warning in less than a month about persistent phone and notification scams...

Local Government

Washington County moves closer to 50,000-acre ag land preservation goal

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County has preserved a small farm in Smithsburg, adding to the nearly 43,000 acres of land protected from development in...

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Washington County Commissioners hear of tax differential shortfall of $53.8m, decline to make adjustments

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County commissioners reviewed a presentation at their Jan. 13 meeting showing Hagerstown residents contribute about $53.8 million less in real...

Local Government

Washington County Moves Closer to Conservation Goal with Preservation of Smithsburg-area Farm

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County has preserved a small farm in Smithsburg, adding to the nearly 43,000 acres of land protected from development in...

Local Government

Washington commission to take up museum funds, budget changes at Jan. 13 session

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County Commissioners will consider an update and funding request from the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, several public safety...

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Washington County property values up in new assessment, but growth slows statewide

HAGERSTOWN – Property values in Washington County and across Maryland continued to increase in the latest round of assessments, though at a slower...

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Washington County sets long-delayed hearing on pay for elected officials

HAGERSTOWN – Washington County residents will finally have the opportunity to comment on potential pay adjustments for elected officials when the Salary Study...

Local Government

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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