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County road closures - due to high water, the following roads are closed:
Massey Crossing Road at the bridge from Logtown to Wicomico County Line; Nassawango Road (from Creek to Pennewell); Redhouse Road (from Pennewell to Scotty); Porters Crossing; Purnell Crossing Road from Bishop Lane to Wicomico County Line; Sand Road (Millville to Redhouse); and Sims Road (This road washed out. Repairs will begin once the water has receded.) When you see standing water on a road (like the road pictured below), turn around, don't drown.

 Commissioners Congratulate Stephen Decatur High School Seahawks football team on 2023 State Championship Win. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, the commissioners honor Seahawks Head Coach Jake Coleman, his assistant coaching staff, and team members for their unflinching dedication, unwavering sportsmanship, and unrivaled skill, as they played an undefeated season and seized the 2023 MPSSAA Class 2A State Championship Title, a historic victory.

Starting Friday, Dec. 15, Roads Division contractor Allan Myers will begin paving Holly Swamp Road. Because this road is so narrow, it will be closed to thru traffic during paving. Paving will take place 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri., Dec. 15, and Mon. – Wed., Dec. 18-20. Dates and times are weather dependent.

Drivers should expect minor traffic delays and remain alert and patient in work zones. For any questions or concerns, please call the Roads Division office at 410-632-2244.

Snow Hill, Maryland (December 1, 2023) – The Worcester County Commissioners named Tim Mulligan to serve as the new warden for the Worcester County Jail (WCJ).

“Tim has been an asset to county jail operations for many years,” Commissioner President Chip Bertino said. “His experience, coming up through the ranks of the organization, will serve the jail, its dedicated staff, and the county well as he assumes the responsibilities of warden.”

Starting Dec. 5, Roads Division contractor, Allan Myers, will begin resurfacing various county roads, weather permitting. Work will begin on McCabes Corner Road, then move on to Cherrix, Holly Swamp, St. Lukes, Greenbriar, and Shingle Landing Roads. Flaggers will be on hand to safely guide motorists through work zones. Motorcyclists, please be aware of uneven pavement surface during the project.

Maryland’s Coast – Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development (WCTED) received top accolades for making major contributions to state tourism during the 42nd annual Maryland Travel and Tourism Summit. WCTED Director Melanie Pursel was named Tourism Advocate of the Year. She and her team earned the prestigious Office of Tourism Development (OTD) Leveraging Partnerships Award for their Maryland’s Coast Adventures project. They also received the Cooperative Partnership Award and three additional awards for excellence during the summit.

Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including the Worcester County Recreation Center (WCRC) and all five branch libraries, will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24, 2023 for Thanksgiving Day and American Indian Heritage Day. In addition, the libraries will be closed Saturday, Nov. 25.

The Central Landfill in Newark and the Berlin and Pocomoke Homeowner Convenience Centers (HOCC) will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23. Standard hours of operation at these facilities will resume Friday, Nov. 24.

Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including Recreation and Parks, will be closed for Veterans Day, November 10.

All five Branch Libraries, Central Landfill, and Homeowner Convenience Centers will be open during standard hours of operation on both dates.

Worcester County Roads Division will begin slurry sealing the following County roads on or about October 31, weather permitting: Acorn, Blades, Blake, Bayview, Boxiron, Patey Woods, Scotland, Scotts Landing, and Timmons Roads, and Holly Court. Additional roads will be added to the list as the weather and temperature allow.

Snow Hill, Maryland (October 20, 2023) – The Maryland Statewide Tourist Area Corridor (TAC) Signing Program application period is open now to November 30, and Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development (WCTED) officials urge local qualifying businesses and points of interest to apply.

TAC signs are installed along selected state and county roads to guide motorists to Maryland recreational facilities, historical attractions, and cultural treasures. New businesses as well as those that have applied in the past must reapply for consideration.