Worcester County Government offices, including the Central Landfill in Newark, Homeowner Convenience Centers, Worcester County Recreation Center, and the five branch libraries, will be closed Monday, September 4, 2023, for the Labor Day holiday.
WCG offices will resume standard operating hours on Tuesday, September 5. WCG staff wish one and all a happy and safe holiday weekend.
Snow Hill, MD – The Worcester County Health Department received notification from the State of Maryland that a mosquito pool in the Whaleyville area of Worcester County recently tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). This is the first positive test for WNV in Worcester in 2023.
ROAD CLOSURE: Mon., Aug. 21, St. Lukes Road from Rt. 12 to Green Briar Swamp Road will be closed for two days while road crews replace a failed crossroad pipe, weather permitting. The following detours will be available:
If heading North on Rt.12, turn left on Nassawango Church Rd. Turn left onto Coulbourn Mill Rd, follow to St. Lukes Rd.
If heading South on Rt.12, turn right onto Nassawango Church Rd. Turn left onto Coulbourn Mill Rd, follow to St. Lukes Rd.
Snow Hill, Maryland (August 10, 2023) – The Worcester County Commissioners named Robert Keenan as the new recycling manager in the Solid Waste Division of Public Works.
“Bob is a great guy who is always willing to help and goes above and beyond when taking on a project,” Public Works Director Dallas Baker said. “His energy and enthusiasm make him a great fit to lead the recycling team in Worcester County.”
REOPENED: The Welcome Center on U.S. Rt. 13 in Pocomoke (MD/VA Line) reopened today following water pipe repairs. Stop in and discover all there is to do and see when you visit Worcester. Learn more at https://visitmarylandscoast.org/
Snow Hill, Maryland (August 7, 2023) – Worcester County Emergency Services (WCES) officials urge area residents to prepare for damaging winds tonight beginning as early as 6 p.m.
National Weather Service (NWS) forecasters are predicting severe weather conditions in Worcester County, to include wind gusts of 60-80 mph, which may cause significant tree and power line damage, up to one-half inch of rain, which could cause localized flooding in poor drainage areas, and a small chance of tornadoes.
Shell Mill Boat Landing will be closed to the public Wed., Aug. 9, to Fri., Aug. 11, for general maintenance. The facility will reopen to the public for the weekend. For info on other County boat ramps, visit https://worcesterrecandparks.org/boat-ramps.
Traveler advisory: The U.S. Rt. 13 Rest Area in Pocomoke (MD/VA Line) will be closed until Wednesday, August 9, while crews repair a broken water pipe.
Roads will be closed to traffic, while roads crews replace a failed crossroad pipe. The work should be completed that same day. For more information, call 410-632-2244.
Snow Hill, Maryland (August 2, 2023) – There’s still time to nominate county residents, organizations, and businesses whose volunteer contributions strengthen our communities for the 2023 Volunteer Spirit of Worcester County awards. The nomination deadline is August 25 at 4:30 p.m.
Volunteer Spirit nominations will be accepted for each of the following eight categories, with one winner to be chosen from each: individual, group/team, emerging leader, faith-based, nonprofit volunteer program, local business, veteran, and lifetime achievement.