🌱 What does a 1.85 million-square-foot warehouse mean for northern Washington County?
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In today's newsletter:
- What does a 1.85 million-square-foot warehouse mean for northern Washington County?
- Looking for steady warehouse work in Hagerstown with a sign-on bonus?
- Why a Hagerstown man was charged after a Cumberland traffic stop
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
- Sunday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 66.
- Monday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Washington County warehouse project advances despite vocal opposition (localnews1.org) — County leaders in Hagerstown have advanced water and sewer service for a massive 1.85 million-square-foot warehouse project near the Pennsylvania line, despite pointed questions and opposition. Commissioners approved a plan amendment allowing Pennsylvania’s Antrim Township to provide utilities, while residents raised concerns about state sewer limits and whether the site could someday host more intensive uses than a traditional warehouse. 
• Frederick County Work Force Services Job Hunt July 24, 2026 (wfmd.com) — Job seekers in and around Hagerstown can apply for a warehouse forklift operator position based in the city, offering $21 an hour and a possible $200 sign-on bonus. Frederick County Workforce Services also highlights a range of other roles, from warehouse and maintenance work to remote corporate positions, plus an upcoming in-person hiring event in Frederick.
• Hagerstown man charged after Cumberland traffic stop (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A Hagerstown man was charged with obstructing and hindering after Cumberland police say he repeatedly ignored commands to stay in his vehicle during a July 22 traffic stop. Officers reported stopping him for alleged traffic violations, then arresting him when he wouldn’t comply. He later appeared before a District Court commissioner and was released on his own recognizance, and remains presumed innocent.
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Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association: Light & Shadows Provide Inspiration →
Washington County Arts Council, 34 S Potomac St #100, Hagerstown
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Hagerstown Homesteaders
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Sun Astronomy at Great Falls
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Park 1850 Dual Highway, Suite 100, Hagerstown, MD 21740
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- Amrize, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Supervisor in Hagerstown. Apply here.
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouse Maintenance Associate in Hagerstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hagerstown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Williamsport
- Taste of Senior Living fundraiser to aid county caregivers (heraldmailmedia.com)
Smithsburg
- Friday night lights! High school football schedules set for 2026 season (localnews1.org)
Boonsboro
- Boonsboro police defends use of Flock-type cameras (localnews1.org)
- Open Meetings Act Complaint Filed Against Boonsboro Town Council Over Flock Camera Contract Discussion (radiofreehubcity.com)
- Aircraft flybys, free food at Maryland National Night Out celebrations (heraldmailmedia.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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