Worcester County

Worcester County student Angelle Ayres was recently named a finalist for the Quanta Service Junior Varsity Rodeo Team. This prestigious team includes 20 of the top high school students from across the country. Ayres is a Stephen Decatur High School student who aspires to become a veterinarian, with a focus on large animals.

Newark Water Treatment Plant - Tues., Aug. 13.: crews will be repairing a filter leak. Homeowner’s in the Newark Sanitary Service Area may experience brown water from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. that same day. Worcester County Water Department staff will flush the lines following repairs, which should clear the lines and eliminate any brown water. However, residents are urged to turn on their faucets and let the water run to confirm it is clear prior to use.