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Worcester County Government New Year Holiday Schedule

Snow Hill, Maryland (December 29, 2023) – The following Worcester County Government (WCG) offices will be closed Monday, January 1, 2024, New Year’s Day: Worcester County Government Center, Cape Isle of Wight satellite offices, Central Landfill in Newark and the Homeowner Convenience Centers in Berlin, Snow Hill, and Pocomoke.

All Worcester County Branch Libraries and the Worcester County Recreation Center (WCRC) in Snow Hill will be closed January 1.

Shingle Landing Road Paving

Starting Friday, Dec. 22, Roads Division contractor Allan Myers will begin paving Shingle Landing Road in Bishopville. Because this road is so narrow, it will be closed to thru traffic during paving. Flaggers will be positioned to assist motorists through the work zone.

Commissioners Congratulate Stephen Decatur High School Seahawks football team on 2023 State Championship Win

 Commissioners Congratulate Stephen Decatur High School Seahawks football team on 2023 State Championship Win. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, the commissioners honor Seahawks Head Coach Jake Coleman, his assistant coaching staff, and team members for their unflinching dedication, unwavering sportsmanship, and unrivaled skill, as they played an undefeated season and seized the 2023 MPSSAA Class 2A State Championship Title, a historic victory.

Commissioners Name Tim Mulligan New Worcester County Jail Warden

Snow Hill, Maryland (December 1, 2023) – The Worcester County Commissioners named Tim Mulligan to serve as the new warden for the Worcester County Jail (WCJ).

“Tim has been an asset to county jail operations for many years,” Commissioner President Chip Bertino said. “His experience, coming up through the ranks of the organization, will serve the jail, its dedicated staff, and the county well as he assumes the responsibilities of warden.”

Roads Resurfacing Begins on December 5th

Starting Dec. 5, Roads Division contractor, Allan Myers, will begin resurfacing various county roads, weather permitting. Work will begin on McCabes Corner Road, then move on to Cherrix, Holly Swamp, St. Lukes, Greenbriar, and Shingle Landing Roads. Flaggers will be on hand to safely guide motorists through work zones. Motorcyclists, please be aware of uneven pavement surface during the project.

Maryland’s Coast Team Recognized for Major Contributions to State Tourism

Maryland’s Coast – Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development (WCTED) received top accolades for making major contributions to state tourism during the 42nd annual Maryland Travel and Tourism Summit. WCTED Director Melanie Pursel was named Tourism Advocate of the Year. She and her team earned the prestigious Office of Tourism Development (OTD) Leveraging Partnerships Award for their Maryland’s Coast Adventures project.