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ICE protest planned as Washington County Commission meets Tuesday for regular meeting

HAGERSTOWN – The Washington County Board of County Commissioners will convene for a regular open session Tuesday, Feb. 3, with an agenda that...

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Homeland Security buys Washington County warehouse for potential ICE facility

HAGERSTOWN – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has purchased a large warehouse at 16220 Wright Road near Williamsport for $102.4 million, according...

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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...

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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...

Around The Region

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...

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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...

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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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