Get Ready: Rental season is coming.

Worcester County Government reminds property owners that the County operates a Rental Licensing Program to support safe housing and protect both renters and landlords. 

Snow Hill, Maryland (February 24, 2026) – After exhaustive cleanup efforts following the winter snowstorm, the Pocomoke Homeowner Convenience Center (HOCC) is once again open and will accept yard waste year-round. The Berlin and Snow Hill HOCCS will accept yard waste on a tempor…

Snow Hill, Maryland – Worcester County Emergency Services (WCES) officials strongly urge all citizens to remain indoors and off roadways to allow road crews, emergency personnel, and utility providers to operate safely and effectively to clear secondary roads of snow, down…

Snow Hill, Maryland – Due to continuing unsafe weather conditions, Worcester County Government offices will be closed Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Office closings include the government center, recreation center, a…

Snow Hill, Maryland – Due to unsafe weather conditions, Worcester County Government offices will be closed Monday, February 23, 2026. 
Office closings include the government center, recreation center, all five branch libraries, Welcome Center in Pocomoke, Central Landfill in Newark, and the…

Snow Hill, MD (February 21, 2026) – The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for Worcester County. Forecasts for Sunday evening into early Monday call for six to 12 inches of snow and 30-50 mph winds. The combination of heavy winds and snow will likely le…

Public Notice – Water Outage February 24 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Briarcrest Drive in Ocean Pines

Public Works will shut off water to an estimated 11 homes on Briarcrest Drive in the Ocean Pines Service District to replace a water service main on Tuesday, Feb…

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…