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The ICE Facility in Williamsport is Just a Chess Game, and the Community Members are Pawns (Opinion)

March 23, 2026 — 0 Comments

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Maryland AG Continues Efforts to Halt ICE Detention Facility Construction Near Williamsport

A totally not real photo of a golden statue of President Trump at the ICE warehouse in Williamsport, Maryland.

Featured, Satire

In defiance of court order to halt construction, large golden statue of President Trump appears at ICE Warehouse in Williamsport, Maryland (Satire)

16220 Wright Road. Photo copyright 2026 Radio Free Hub City.

Renovation Contract Awarded for Washington County ICE Detention and Processing Center

16220 Wright Road. Photo copyright 2026 Radio Free Hub City.

State agencies blast ‘deeply flawed’ ICE detention site, lawmakers want ‘immediate halt’ to project

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem

Secretary Noem Departs DHS for New Role Amidst Controversy and Legal Challenges

Unmarked SUVs parked at the 16220 Wright Road warehouse owned by ICE. Photo courtesy Hagerstown Rapid Response

Unmarked SUVs Appear at ICE Facility in Williamsport, Maryland, Additional Information About Facility Plans Surface

Protesters outside the Washington County Commissioner Meeting on February 10, 2026. Photo courtesy Hagerstown Rapid Response.

Washington County Commissioners Meeting Faces Multiple Disruptions Amid ICE, Free Speech Concerns

February 25, 2026

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Despite Loss of Tax Revenue, Washington County Plans $1.47 Million in Capital Improvements to Wright Road, Location of ICE Warehouse

February 23, 2026

16220 Wright Road. Photo copyright 2026 Radio Free Hub City.

Maryland AG Sues to Block Washington County ICE Facility, Locals Plan Weekly Protests at County Meetings

February 23, 2026

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UPDATED: Hagerstown Denies County Claims of Treasurer Security Breaches and Misrepresentations

By Site Staff / March 11, 2026 / 0 Comments

After receiving a response to a Public Information Act request from the City of Hagerstown, two claims in the viral letter against Treasurer Breeding have now been disproven. In addition to refuting the original claim that "all municipalities" had filed...

16220 Wright Road. Photo copyright 2026 Radio Free Hub City.

Delay, Deny, Defend – Washington County Constructively Denies Records on ICE Warehouse Sale

By Site Staff / March 12, 2026 / 1 Comment

This is Part 1 of our continuing series of articles highlighting Washington County Government’s efforts to delay and deny information from the public. Part 2 is now available here. For months, residents have been asking the county questions on how much they...

RFHC Files Public Information Requests to Validate ‘Leaked’ Washington County Documents

By Site Staff / March 8, 2026 / 0 Comments

Recently Radio Free Hub City has been provided from an anonymous source multiple "leaked" partial documents from Washington County Government with serious accusations against a County Commissioner candidate. We understand that these partial documents have now been posted on social...

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Renovation Contract Awarded for Washington County ICE Detention and Processing Center

By Site Staff / March 8, 2026 / 1 Comment

New details have emerged regarding the future of a large warehouse facility in Williamsport, Maryland, with publicly available documents now referring to it as a "processing and detention facility" for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This designation contrasts with...

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The ICE Facility in Williamsport is Just a Chess Game, and the Community Members are Pawns (Opinion)

By Site Staff / March 23, 2026 / 0 Comments

Today, probably as you're reading this article, Governor Moore and Congressional Representative April McClain Delaney are meeting in Hagerstown with "news media" and "community leaders" to discuss the ICE warehouse in Williamsport, Maryland. But there's just one problem - the...

Maryland Governor Wes Moore. Official photo, The Office of Governor Wes Moore.

Governor Moore Unveils Plan to Slash Energy Bills for Maryland Residents

By melanara / March 15, 2026 / 0 Comments

Annapolis, MD – A new legislative package, the Utility RELIEF Act, has been introduced by Governor Wes Moore, Senate President Bill Ferguson, and House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk, aiming to significantly lower energy costs for Maryland households. This comprehensive initiative draws...

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Hagerstown Woman Allegedly Tried to Set Grandmother’s House on Fire in Domestic Dispute

By melanara / March 21, 2026 / 0 Comments

A Hagerstown woman has been arrested and charged with attempted arson and making threats of arson following a domestic dispute that reportedly escalated at a Cearfoss Pike residence on Thursday evening. The investigation, conducted by the Office of the State...

Mark Anthony Taulton. Photo from Hagerstown Police Department.

Hagerstown Police Apprehend Fugitive with Multiple State Warrants Following Pursuit

By Site Staff / March 18, 2026 / 0 Comments

Hagerstown, MD – On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the Hagerstown Police Department successfully apprehended Mark Anthony Taulton, a 44-year-old Hagerstown resident wanted on numerous active arrest warrants from multiple states. The incident concluded a vehicle pursuit initiated by officers responding...

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In deep-red Washington County, a surge in Democratic candidates

By melanara / March 30, 2026 / 1 Comment

EDITOR'S NOTE: Several candidates have since announced their withdraw after this article was written by Maryland Matters. by Rhiannon Evans, Maryland Matters March 28, 2026 Dave Williams was one of two Democrats running for a Washington County commissioner seat four...

UPDATED: Delay, Deny, Defend Part 3 – Conflicting Figures Cloud Washington County Treasurer’s Salary Discussion

By Site Staff / March 16, 2026 / 0 Comments

This is Part 3 of our series discussing Washington County Government transparency concerns. Part 1 discussed Washington County's constructive denial of records related to the ICE Warehouse, and Part 2 discussed how the County appears to be favoring some news...