Berlin MD- The Public Comment period for the Environmental Assessment Phase of the Assateague Island National Seashore South Ocean Beach Parking/OSV Entrance Restructuring Plan is now open.
Motorists Should Expect Delays and Drive Carefully Through Work Zones
WORCESTER CO., MD (July 26, 2023) The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a project to clean and paint the structural steel beams on several bridges in Worcester County next week.
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week, August 6-12, 2023, by shopping at your local farmers market, and reap a bounty of farm to table meats, produce, dairy, desserts, and more.
Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development (WCTED) has joined forces with the Farmers Market Coalition to highlight the defining role of farmers markets in Worcester County. Markets are not only essential to local food systems. They increase access to nutritious food, support farmers, and create a hub for community connection.
Did you know that the "dog days of Summer" run from July 3-August 11? The star Sirius, part of the constellation Canis Major, is in the same region of the sky as the sun. The Romans believed the bright star gave off heat.
With temperatures forecast to remain in the mid-90s to 100 degrees and heat indexes around 110 degrees through Saturday, Worcester County Emergency Services officials urge residents to exercise caution and check on elderly and vulnerable neighbors.
Public facilities that are air conditioned and open to the public during normal business hours for those seeking to escape the heat, include the following:
Worcester County Animal Control (WCAC) invites residents and animal lovers everywhere to connect with them on Facebook to find the perfect addition to their families.
Public invited to share ideas and concerns on future growth with county staff during First Friday in Snow Hill on July 7.
You can also find more information here on the Comprehensive Plan Update Page
NOAA officials are reminding beachgoers of the moderate threat of rip currents this holiday weekend. Before heading out to splash in the waves, know the facts on rip currents: what rip currents are, how to identify and avoid them, and if caught, how to break the grip of the rip!
Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including all five Branch Libraries, Recreation and Parks, the Central Landfill, and Homeowner Convenience Centers, will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
All WCG offices will resume standard hours of operation on Wednesday, July 5.
WCG staff wish one and all a safe and happy Independence Day holiday. For more information on WCG hours of operation, visit www.co.worcester.md.us.
Project Requires Overnight Closures with Detour Through Late June