Posts Tagged ‘worcester county’
Gov Wes Moore Continues “Delivering for Maryland” Tour on the Eastern Shore
Gov Wes Moore ended his 2-day “Delivering for Maryland” tour through Worcester and Wicomico Counties. The Governor says that throughout his tour – he’s seen the real results his administration’s investments are making in each community. He is committed to working in partnership with every county to build stronger, more vibrant communities that leave no…
Read MoreUPDATED: Maryland Primary Election – Tuesday, June 23
The Maryland Gubernatorial Primary Election takes place on Tuesday, June 23. In all counties, there are other elections besides the Governor’s race, but those ballots will differ by county. Voters have still have the option of voting by absentee ballot or in person at the polls on Tuesday. The deadline to receive a mail-in ballot…
Read MoreWorcester County Burn Ban Continues
Worcester County officials are reminding residents and visitors that the countywide burn ban issued on May 4th remains in effect until further notice. The ban was implemented due to continued dry conditions, below-normal rainfall, and declining groundwater levels that significantly increase the risk of rapidly spreading outdoor fires. Since the burn ban was enacted, fire…
Read MoreWorcester County Board of Education Adopts Revised FY27 Budget Following Nearly $2.8 Million Funding Shortfall
The Worcester County Board of Education – faced with $2.8-million less in funding from the County Commissioners than requested – have approved a revised FY 2027 operating budget. The budget will maintain negotiated salary packages for teachers, education support professionals and bus contractors. The budget also preserves necessary pre-kindergarten (Pre-K) programs in Pocomoke, allowing the…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Investigating Fatal Crash In Worcester County
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred yesterday evening in Worcester County. Police say the driver–identified as Gregory Roth, a 79-year-old man from Ocean City–was the sole occupant of a Nissan Altima, which was involved in the crash. He was pronounced deceased on the scene by EMS personnel from Berlin. Investigators of…
Read MoreWoman Sentenced Following Large-Scale Animal Cruelty Investigation in Worcester County
A Worcester County Sheriff’s Office investigation that began with the seizure of 57 dogs and 9 cats from a Snow Hill home in June 2025 has resulted in a conviction. Authorities said the animals were found in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions and many suffered from serious medical issues. On May 21st, 2026, Patricia Gadaleta was found…
Read MoreFatal Pedestrian Crash Under Investigation in Pocomoke City
Authorities in Worcester County are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian that occurred Tuesday afternoon, May 12th on Ocean Highway in Pocomoke City. Shortly before 2 PM, Worcester County Emergency Services received a 911 call reporting the crash. Bystanders initiated life-saving measures until EMS personnel arrived on the scene. Despite continued resuscitation efforts by EMS,…
Read MoreWorcester County Secures State Grant for Newark Water System Modernization Project
Worcester County Government has secured a nearly $613,400 grant from the Maryland Department of the Environment to replace aging and potentially lead-containing water service lines in the Newark Service Area. County officials say the project will improve water quality, pressure, and reliability while upgrading infrastructure and strengthening protections against water contamination, pending final federal approval.…
Read MoreWorcester County Issues Rabies Advisory After Infected Raccoon Found
Health officials in Worcester County are advising residents of a confirmed rabies case involving a raccoon found in the vicinity of Oak Hall Road in Pocomoke, Maryland. The Worcester County Health Department is urging anyone who may have had contact with the animal—including bites, scratches, or other direct exposure involving people or pets—to contact the…
Read MoreWorcester County’s Isle of Wight Offices Reopen
The ribbon was cut this morning marking the reopening of Worcester County’s Isle of Wight offices off Route 90 on St. Martins Neck Road. Following interior renovations, the updated space provides a more efficient, comfortable, and accessible environment for residents utilizing Treasurer’s Office and Health Department services. These improvements enhance the County’s ability to serve…
Read MoreMay 5th Hearing in Snow Hill on Proposed FY27 Water and Wastewater Rate Increases in Worcester County
In Snow Hill, Maryland, a hearing is scheduled regarding proposed water and wastewater rate changes in Worcester County for fiscal year 2027. The hearing will take place May 5th at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room in the Worcester County Government Center in Snow Hill. The public is invited. Rate increases are proposed in…
Read MoreWorcester County Closings for Easter Holiday
Worcester County Government offices, including all five Branch Libraries, will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026 for Good Friday. Normal business hours will resume Monday, April 6. Recreation and Parks will be closed Friday through Sunday, April 3-5, and will resume standard hours of operation on April 6. The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers…
Read MoreMaryland Senate Passes Capital Budget with Funding for Key Lower Shore Priorities
Expanded mental health support for students is coming to Maryland’s Eastern Shore after the Maryland Senate approved a $1.8 billion capital budget. The plan includes $2.5 million for a Kennedy Krieger Institute behavioral health school in Wicomico County—a project local leaders have pushed for over the past three years. Advocates say the facility will serve…
Read MoreWorcester County Traffic Alert: Holly Grove Road Closure Wednesday, March 25
Holly Grove Road from Samuel Bowen Boulevard to Sinepuxent Road will be closed this Wednesday, March 25, while County Roads Division crews work to clear downed trees and debris from the shoulder of the roadway that fell during the recent snowstorm. “Closing the roadway will allow us to work much more efficiently and safely,” Roads…
Read MoreMD 90 (Ocean City Expressway) to be Closed Overnight on March 17th and 18th for Tree Trimming and Cleanup Following Recent Storm
A section of Route 90 between Whaleyville and Ocean City will be closed overnight on Tuesday, March 17th, and Wednesday, March 18th, for tree trimming maintenance. The tree trimming and cleanup, which will take place between Route 50 and MD 528/Coastal Highway in Ocean City, are necessary due to damage caused by last month’s storm. During maintenance operations, traffic will be…
Read MoreFire Destroys Maintenance Building at Frontier Town near Berlin
The Berlin Fire Company was called for a structure fire at the Frontier Town Campground near Berlin just before 7 Friday night. Worcester County Fire Marshal’s office says firefighters found heavy fire conditions when they arrived on the scene involving a maintenance building which was destroyed. Several nearby structures received damage. No injuries were reported. …
Read MoreSnow Emergency Plan in Effect in Worcester County at 3pm
February 22, 2026 AT 1500 HOURS The Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack in conjunction with local agencies and the State Highway Administration are implementing the Snow Emergency Plan for Worcester County effective as of February 22, 2026 at 1500 hours. This plan is to assist the State Highway Administration in snow clearing operations throughout the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Two Die in Residential Structure Fire in Parsonsburg; Off-duty Firefighter Injured
UPDATED – 2pm –Â An investigation into the cause of a deadly fire in Parsonsburg Sunday morning is underway by the Maryland State Fire Marshal and Maryland State Police. Two people died in the fire and an off-duty Ocean City firefighter was injured. A passerby spotted smoke and flames coming from the home on Old Ocean…
Read MoreMultiple Incidents Involving Fire, Hazardous Materials Reported In Worcester County Over the Last Week
Over the past week, there have been a number of fire, hazardous materials, and injury-related incidents across Worcester County. Several of these incidents occurred during challenging weather conditions and required significant coordination and extended operations. The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office worked alongside local fire companies, EMS, law enforcement, and emergency management partners in response…
Read MoreWINTER STORM: Worcester County – SNOW EMERGENCY LIFTED
UPDATED – 01/26/26Â 6pm – The Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack in conjunction with local agencies and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration as of 3 p.m. today (Monday, January 26th 2026) lifted the Snow Emergency Plan in Worcester County. Motorists with questions can contact the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack at 410-641-3101.…
Read MoreWINTER STORM: Snowfall on Delmarva
Bear, Delaware was the big winner in Sunday’s Winter Storm Fern updated snow fall totals according to the National Weather Service posted at 2am Monday with 10-inches of snow – followed by Wilmington with 9-inches. In Sussex County Milton and Selbyville show with about 4-inches. Delaware’s heavier snowfall was in Kent and New Castle Counties.…
Read MoreWorcester County Closings for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Worcester County Government offices, including all five Branch Libraries and Recreation and Parks, will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, January 20. The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers will be open Monday during standard hours of operation.
Read MoreWorcester County: Temporary Water Outage in Assateague Point for Valve Installations January 13
Worcester County Public Works will shut off water in the Assateague Point Service Area to install two isolation valves on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In the event of a weather delay, the alternate date will be January 14. Water service for an estimated 523 homes in the surrounding areas…
Read MoreMD State Highway Administration To Temporarily Close US 50 (Harry W. Kelley Memorial Bridge) In Worcester County
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin rehabilitation work on the US 50 (Ocean Gateway) Harry W Kelley Memorial Bridge over the Sinepuxent Bay in Ocean City on Monday January 5th.  Drivers can expect occasional daytime single-lane closures initially– beginning January 5th and continuing through January 20th. A total closure and detour will…
Read MoreRiddle Farm WWTP near Berlin Fully Operational after Rehabilitation Project
Worcester County officials say that the Riddle Farm Wastewater Treatment Plant is now fully operational. The plant has been undergoing rehabilitation since June of 2024. Officials say a clogging issue developed in 2017 and from 2018 until earlier this month, effluent was pumped and hauled from the Riddle Farm Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Ocean…
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