Latest News & Announcements

Tyson Grain Solo Fire in Snow Hill

The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office and Department of Emergency Services are closely monitoring efforts by Tyson officials in Snow Hill to mitigate a fire contained within a grain solo at their Snow Hill plant. Emergency personnel from the FMO and DES will remain in constant contact with these local partners and remain onsite as efforts to extinguish the fire get underway this weekend.

Get Connected at Coast Health and Wellness Fair May 15

Join Worcester County Recreation & Parks for the Coast Health and Wellness Fair Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill.

This free community event is sponsored by CareFirst and aims to connect residents with local health experts to support mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. At the fair, attendees can engage with diverse vendors, participate in health screenings, and stroll around the indoor track at the recreation center.

Public Invited to Hearing May 7 on Requested FY25 Worcester County Operating Budget

Snow Hill, Maryland – The Worcester County Commissioners invite the public to attend a hearing on the requested FY25 County Operating Budget and the proposed real property tax rate of $0.845 per $100 of assessment. The hearing will take place at the Worcester County Government Center in Snow Hill on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 6 p.m. The meeting will also be streamed live at https://worcestercountymd.swagit.com/live.

Worcester County Seeking Nominations for Volunteer Spirit Awards

Worcester County Seeking Nominations for Volunteer Spirit Awards

 

Snow Hill, Maryland (April 18, 2024) – To honor volunteers whose contributions help improve the quality of life locally, Worcester County residents are invited to nominate individuals, organizations, and businesses for the Volunteer Spirit of Worcester County awards. The nomination period is open April 1 – May 31, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

South Point boat ramp and parking lot reopen to the public

The county boat ramp and parking lot at South Point, located off MD Rt. 611 in Berlin, are now open to the public.

The boat ramp was closed for roughly two months, while Worcester County Recreation and Parks contractors replaced the bulkheads at that location. A project to overlay the parking lot is tentatively planned for summer 2024.

Funding for these projects has been provided through Waterway Improvement Grants from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Worcester County.