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.
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.