Snow Hill, Maryland – Seeking a rewarding, full-time career in emergency services? If so, we invite you to meet with Worcester County Emergency Services (WCES) and Human Resources professionals during a job fair at the Worcester County Government Center, located at 1 W. Market Street, Room 1301 in Snow Hill, on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Worcester County Business Development and Retention Specialist Michele Burke brought home the esteemed 2025 Tourism Ambassador of the Year Award, which was presented by the Maryland Tourism Coalition (MTC) during the Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit.
Worcester County Government offices, including all five Branch Libraries and Recreation & Parks, will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, February 17.
The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers will be open during standard hours of operation.
One wrong step on thin ice can lead to tragedy. Talk with kids now about ice safety—and help prevent the next rescue call.
Due to unsafe travel conditions caused by inclement weather, all Worcester County Government Offices will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026.
The Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill, all Branch Libraries, the Worcester County Central Landfill in Newark, and the Homeowner Convenience Centers (located in Berlin, Pocomoke, Snow Hill, and at the Central Landfill) will also be closed Jan. 26.
Worcester County Recreation & Parks, the Central Landfill, and all Homeowner Convenience Centers will be closed Sunday, January 25, 2026, in anticipation of unsafe weather conditions.
Worcester County officials will continue to monitor the progress of the winter snowstorm and advise the public of any further cancellations or closings that may occur.
Snow Hill, MD (January 22, 2026) – The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Worcester County. Forecasts call for a mix of snow and ice of approximately six inches, with prolonged, dangerously low temperatures.
The Worcester County Department of Emergency Services (DES) urges residents to prepare now, as power outages, downed trees, and rapidly deteriorating road conditions are likely. Periods of low visibility are also expected.
The Worcester County Commissioners appointed Edward Welch to serve as the procurement officer with Worcester County Government (WCG). Welch, a military veteran, brings more than three decades of experience from his 32-year career with Perdue.
The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers will be open Monday during standard hours of operation.
Snow Hill, Maryland – As part of the 2027 Worcester County Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP) updating process, Worcester County Recreation and Parks and Environmental Programs professionals invite area residents to participate in public engagement sessions on January 27 and February 5, 2026. Residents are also invited to take part in the LPPRP survey before the deadline of April 1 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QRCJPH6.