Local News – Washington County, MD

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Washington County to Host Annual “Remembrance in the Park” Ceremony Honoring 9/11 Anniversary

Washington County to Host Annual “Remembrance in the Park” Ceremony Honoring 9/11 Anniversary

Hagerstown residents invited to annual 9/11 anniversary remembrance ceremony in City Park on Sept. 8.

September 7, 2026September 7, 2026

News Around the County

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Washington County Expands Preserved Farmland to Over 44,000 Acres

Washington County Expands Preserved Farmland to Over 44,000 Acres

Washington County preserves 47.79 acres via DNR’s POS-Stateside program, boosting total preserved land to over 44,000 acres

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Washington County Preserves Over 250 Acres of Farmland

Washington County Preserves Over 250 Acres of Farmland

Washington County preserves 256 acres of farmland via Rural Legacy Program, boosting total preserved land to nearly 44,000 acres.

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Boonsboro Town Council to Consider Replacing Flock Cameras with Axon, Bundle with Body Cams and Tasers in $150,235 Contract

Boonsboro Police consider Axon contract for body cameras, LPR, and Tasers, to replace existing Flock contract.

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

Hancock Man Faces Arson Charges After Investigation Reveals Intentional House Fire

Hancock man charged with arson after investigators determine house fire was intentional.

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

Open Meetings Act Complaint Filed Against Boonsboro Town Council Over Flock Camera Contract Discussion

Boonsboro Town Council accused of violating Open Meetings Act over camera system contract approval.

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

Boonsboro to Discontinue Flock Contract in September, but There’s a Catch

Boonsboro Police discontinues contract with Flock, will switch to similar cameras from Axon.

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

Radio Free Hub City Launches Enhanced Community Surveillance Report Amidst Growing Digital Oversight

RFHC launches improved community surveillance report. Public data shows expanded surveillance of the public in Hagerstown, Boonsboro, Washington County.

July 21, 2026July 21, 2026

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