“Whether he was standing alongside the commissioners to support the Consolidated Transportation Plan and other projects or coming out to celebrate the county’s farming history at the Worcester County Fair, Delegate Charles Otto was always championing Worcester causes,” Wor…

Snow Hill, Maryland – Area residents are cordially invited to join the Worcester County Commissioners as they cut the ribbon on the new playground equipment at the Showell Park on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 2:30 p.m.

Worcester C…

 The Worcester County Public Works Recycling Division will host Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Day on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Central Landfill in Newark, Maryland.

HHW, computer towers,…

A significant mid-Atlantic coastal storm moves north and just offshore. Heavy rain, strong winds, moderate to major coastal flooding, and significant marine impacts are expected tonight through Sunday and into Monday.
 

Key Updates:

Coastal flood and high wind warnings now i…

Snow Hill, Maryland (October 9, 2025): Worcester County Department of Emergency Services (DES), in cooperation with the National Weather Service, is monitoring a significant coastal storm expected to impact the area beginning late Saturday afternoon. The greatest effects are ant…

Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including Recreation and Parks, will be closed Monday, October 13, 2025, for the Columbus Day holiday.

The five branch libraries will also be closed for staff training.…

Residents and visitors alike are invited to join Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development (WCTED) to celebrate Maryland Economic Development Week, October 20–24, 2025.

Throughout the week, WCTED, in partnership with the Mar…

The Water and Wastewater Division of Public Works will begin its semi-annual program for flushing waterlines in Assateague Pointe, Edgewater Acres, Nantucket Pointe, Deer Point, Landings, Mystic Harbour, Newark, Ocean Reef, Sea Oaks, Riddle Farm and West Ocean City Service Areas…