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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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? …
