Western Maryland Secedes, Begins Construction of "Frednexican" Wall

HAGERSTOWN, MD - After several hours of heated debate, Western Maryland has declared its independence from the State of Maryland, and declared its intention to join with West Virginia to form the new state of "West Marginia".

Washington, Allegany, and Garrett counties unanimously declared their secession from the State of Maryland shortly after the state legislature's override of the governor's veto of the sunshine tax.

"We won't subject ourselves to these crazy liberal ideas anymore!" stated one Washington County resident who recently had solar panels installed on his roof, "What if everyone installs solar panels? They're going to burn out the sun and use up all its energy!"

As part of the secession, Western Maryland will not only be joining West Virginia, but also constructing a wall between Washington and Frederick counties.

"This wall will make West Marginia great again, and keep all the Frednexicans from coming to our great state and stealing our jobs!"

Ironically, many Washington County residents commute to Frederick County or beyond for their own daily jobs.

West Virginia officials issued the following statement: "We the people of the great state of West Virginia welcome our brothers and sisters from the panhandle! In order to ensure our security and continuing stability, the states will be reorganized into the first multi-state empire, for a safe and secure society which I assure you will last for ten thousand years!"

Finalization of the secession and construction of the border wall is expected to occur on February 30, 2017.

Pink Floyd should take out a sponsorship on the wall. The Hagerstown Report is satire.