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Washington County February 24, 2019

Washington County officials mum on chief operating officer’s employment status

Several Washington County government employees say they have not seen the county’s chief operating officer at work for nearly a month despite repeated confirmations from…

Washington County February 4, 2019

Washington County chief operating officer reportedly leaving county government

Washington County Chief Operating Officer Jim Hovis is reportedly leaving county government and will receive severance pay, according to two sources close to Rob Slocum, Washington…

A Miner Detail Podcast January 28, 2019

LIVE PODCAST: Greg Murray and Donnie Souders unwind Washington County government

LIVE from The Flying Camel in downtown Hagerstown, A Miner Detail Podcast, hosted by Ryan Miner, featured former Washington County Administrator Greg Murray and Smithsburg…

Washington County November 25, 2018

Complaints pile up against Washington County government’s COO

Multiple workplace complaints have been filed against Washington County’s chief operating officer, Jim Hovis, according to several Washington County government employees who contacted A Miner…

Terry Baker, Washington County July 20, 2018

Washington County Commissioner involved in domestic disturbance

Law enforcement sources in Washington County tell A Miner Detail that Washington County Commissioners President Terry L. Baker (R) was involved in a July 12…

Uncategorized, Washington County May 9, 2018

Sexual harassment allegations force resignations in Washington County government

A string of sexual harassment complaints has forced at least two men to resign from prominent Washington County volunteer boards. A high-ranking male member of…

Washington County, Western Maryland February 28, 2018

Washington County politics front and center in 2018 cycle

Observers of Maryland politics may often ignore Western Maryland as a peripheral political playground, while Montgomery, Baltimore, Prince George’s, Howard, and Anne Arundel Counties, plus Baltimore…

Uncategorized, Washington County October 19, 2017

Cline planning a rally in protest of ethics complaint

Washington County Commissioner Jeff Cline says he is holding a rally in protest of an ethics complaint that is now heading to the Washington County Ethics…

Washington County September 10, 2017

Rob Slocum’s first 100 days as Washington County’s administrator

By Ryan Miner – Called into question the County’s support on the Fort Ritchie project – one of the largest economic opportunities the County is currently…

A Miner Detail Podcast June 25, 2017

What the hell is going on with Washington County government?

Sexual harassment allegations. Internal leaks. An administration running amok. Legal threats to examine electronic devices. What the hell is going on in Washington County government? …