Harvey Weinstein’s Washington County
As a longtime, albeit former, Washington County resident – born, raised, educated in its public schools and a one-time candidate for public office – I’ve…
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Washington County Public Relations & Community Affairs Manager resigns
BREAKING: Washington County’s Public Relations and Community Affairs Manager James Jenkins has resigned from Washington County government, according to sources. Jenkins’ resignation will take effect…
Terry Baker and Wayne Keefer file for re-election to Board of County Commissioners
By Ryan Miner Two incumbent Republican Washington County commissioners filed for re-election this week. Washington County Commissioners President Terry Baker and appointed Commissioner Wayne Keefer…
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…
Leaked document shows Hancock Town Manager targets LeRoy Myers over ethics complaint
Herald-Mail Media was first to report that Washington County Commissioner Jeff Cline filed an ethics complaint against three county officials, including Commissioners LeRoy Myers and…
David Trone courts Washington County business and education leaders
By Ryan Miner Businessman David Trone has committed to running again for elected office, and all signs point to him jumping into what is expected to…
Legal notice claims Wayne Keefer threatened Sprecher’s county job
By Ryan Miner By now you’ve probably read the news that Washington County’s Assistant County Administrator, Sarah Lankford Sprecher, has accused Washington County Commissioner LeRoy…
A contentious 1C Republican primary in 2018?
By Ryan Miner Western Maryland may be witness to a blockbuster of a Republican primary in legislative District 1C in 2018. The Allegany and Washington…
Ron Bowers for Washington County administrator?
By Ryan Miner County Administrator Greg Murray is getting the hell out of Dodge earlier than he wanted, or expected – that is if you…
The search is on for a new Washington County administrator
By Ryan Miner Washington County learned today that its longtime county administrator, Greg Murray, is retiring in June. Murray has been a county employee since 1997;…