Washington County celebrates its 250th anniversary at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center on July 4, 2026.

The office’s tips for staying safe in the heat include: Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Limit outdoor activity ...

Miss Maryland and Miss Maryland's Teen were named on Saturday and Friday, respectively. Miss Maryland, Gianna Romero, is also ...

The heat index — how hot it actually feels — could reach 105 to 110 degrees Wednesday through Friday, July 1 to 3, as a heat ...

A free “Minions & Monsters” screening is planned at Warehouse Cinemas Leitersburg in Hagerstown at 4:30 p.m. July 6.

The Washington County Commissioners voted 4-1 on June 30, 2026, to approve a 12-month moratorium on data center applications.

The GOP challenge to grace periods for mailed ballots was part of President Trump's broad attack on voting by mail.

Gina Cirincion's lead in the Washington County State's Attorney Republican primary has narrowed to 12 votes. Cirincion has 4,943 votes, while challenger Adam Daniel Greivell has 4,931. An estimated ...

The following Washington County deed transfers for April 5-11, 2026 are public record in the Md. Department of Assessment and ...

Maryland is expanding its energy assistance program to help approximately 200,000 households. Marylanders applying through the Office of Home Energy Programs may see up to a 32% increase in benefits.

(This story was updated to add information about measures being taken at the Washington County 250th Celebration on July 4 to aid visitors with the heat.) Hagerstown will celebrate America's 250th ...