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Worcester County 2024 Teacher of the Year
Worcester County Public Schools have named Gabrielle Remington of Stephen Decatur Middle School as the 2024 Worcester County Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made during the 37th annual Teacher of the Year celebration which honors all 14 school-level teacher of the year. Remington is a middle school reading specialist and has been with…
Read MoreWest Ocean City Man Sentenced after Striking a Pedestrian in a Fatal 2022 Crash
The man who pleaded guilty of negligent homicide in the 2022 death of Berlin veterinarian, Terri Wattay, has been sentenced. Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Beau Oglesby sentenced 63 year old Russell Kimball of West Ocean City to 10 years for negligent homicide while under the influence and a consecutive 5 year sentence for failing…
Read MoreOver 100 Drivers Pulled Over in Worcester County for Distracted Driving in Unique Initiative
If you were driving in Worcester County yesterday– on Rt. 589 near Manklin Creek Rd and on the side of the Harry W. Kelley bridge heading into Ocean City, you might have seen a construction worker seemingly focused on the job. However, the most observant drivers would have noticed the police radio in his hand.…
Read MoreMaryland State Police To Bolster Patrol Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Officials Discuss Need for Transparency and Collaboration to Implement Blueprint for Education in Worcester County
Improving the quality of education in Maryland is the goal of Maryland’s Blueprint for Education. Regarding the implementation of the Blueprint in Worcester County Public Schools, State Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) members outlined local responsibilities during a virtual meeting with the commissioners and Board of Education leaders. Worcester County Commissioner President Chip Bertino said…
Read MoreThefts from Motor Vehicles in Worcester County
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in identifying someone in connection with several thefts from motor vehicles on the northern end of the county –specifically in the West Ocean City area. If you can help identify this individual, contact the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office at 410-632-1112. Images from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office…
Read MoreFlooding on Roadways in Worcester County
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is reporting high water on the following roadways: Nassawango Road from Pennewell Road to Creek Road in Snow Hill, which is closed at this time, as well as Route 12 near the drawbridge. They ask that you use caution in that area. SHA is on the scene. Smaller and lower…
Read MoreSouth Point Boat Ramp near Berlin Closed for Rehab Work
The Worcester County boat ramp at South Point – at the end of South Point Road near Berlin – is closed for rehabilitation work. This project will include replacing the bulkhead and funding is available through Waterway Improvement Grants from Maryland Department of Natural Resources and assigned designated funds from Worcester County. The boat ramp…
Read MoreVehicle Crashes into Tree in Worcester County; Driver Killed
An Ocean City, Maryland woman is dead after a single-vehicle crash this morning on Route 50 at the intersection of Caleb Road. The crash occurred around 11:30. According to a preliminary investigation, the vehicle that the person identified as 74-year-old Linda Jean Hopkins was driving had been heading westbound on Route 50 when the vehicle…
Read MorePipe Repair Project Begins Monday on Section of MD 90 in Worcester County; Speed Limit Enforced in Work Zone
For drivers in the Berlin area, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a pipe rehabilitation and drainage improvement project along MD 90 (Ocean City Expressway) in Worcester County on Monday December 11th. The project is expected to be completed by mid-February, weather permitting. The project includes the installation of barrier walls to create a safe work zone, followed by the repair of a pipe…
Read More$27 Million Investment to Improve Internet Access for Homes Across Maryland
More than 133,000 laptops have been awarded to 27 local governments across Maryland as part of the state’s $27.2-million investment through the Office of Statewide Broadband’s Connected Devices Program. Governor Wes Moore says this will help to connect under-served households with the tools they need to succeed – and to connect with more opportunities. Received…
Read MoreSchool Safety Still being Discussed in Worcester County
Resurfacing Project in Worcester County to Last Several Weeks and Cover 7 Miles
A resurfacing project will begin on Monday, October 16th on westbound US 50 (Ocean Gateway) between MD 818 (Main Street) in Berlin and the Wicomico County line near Willards. Weather permitting, this 7-mile project should be completed by the end of December, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. Crews will work…
Read MoreTwo Mosquito Pools Test Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Worcester County
Two mosquito pools have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Worcester County, according to notification received from the State of Maryland by the Worcester County Health Department. The pools are located in the areas of Whaleyville and a woodland area in Pocomoke City. The mosquito species that tested positive feeds on birds, horses…
Read MoreMaryland Board of Public Works Approves Several Key Projects in Worcester County
The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved several key projects in Worcester County including $250,000 in funding for Atlantic General Hospital to acquire new materials and equipment for minimally invasive surgery. The Board of Public Works also approved $75,000 to improve the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department South Station. Also, a grant to Worcester…
Read MoreMosquito Pool Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in Worcester County
The Worcester County Health Department received notification from the State of Maryland that a mosquito pool in the Whaleyville area of Worcester County recently tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). This is the first positive test for WNV in Worcester in 2023. West Nile Virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental…
Read MoreFirst Positive Test in 2023 for Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Worcester County
The Worcester County Health Department received notification from the State of Maryland that a mosquito pool in the Whaleyville area of Worcester County recently tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). The mosquito species that tested positive feeds primarily on birds. This is the first positive test for EEE in the county this year. …
Read MoreProject to Begin Next Week on MD 90 Bridge Over Norfolk Southern Railroad in Worcester County
Worcester County Public Places to Escape Heat
With temperatures forecast to remain in the mid-90s to 100 degrees and heat indexes around 110 degrees through Saturday, Worcester County Emergency Services officials are urging residents to exercise caution and check on elderly and vulnerable neighbors. Public facilities that are air conditioned and open to the public during normal business hours for those seeking…
Read MoreKitten Tests Positive for Rabies in Worcester County
The Worcester County Health Department has confirmed that a kitten tested positive for rabies last week. While all potential contacts to the rabid kitten have been identified, this case serves as a reminder to those who live in Worcester County of the importance of rabies awareness and proper pet vaccination. Rabies is an ongoing issue…
Read MoreMaryland State Highway Administration to Begin Milling and Paving Project Requiring Closures of Route 90
Route 90 in Worcester County will be completely closed in both directions in the overnight hours beginning Sunday June 18th due to a milling and patching project. Starting the 18th, crews will be working along Route 90 (Ocean City Expressway) from Route 50 (Ocean Gateway) to Route 113 in Worcester County. Work is expected to…
Read MoreSection of Route 611/Stephen Decatur Hwy Dedicated in Memory of Cpl Glenn Hilliard
A portion of Stephen Decatur Highway/Route 611 has been dedicated in honor of Cpl Glenn Hilliard, who was killed in the line of duty while serving as a Wicomico County Sheriff’s Deputy one year ago today. However Cpl Hilliard worked and risked his life daily to protect citizens of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties. A…
Read MoreOutdoor Burn Ban in Effect in Worcester County
All outdoor burning in Worcester County is now banned for an indefinite period of time. Worcester County Fire Marshal Matthew Owens issued the burn ban due to the county’s dry conditions. He says the ban should reduce the number of out-of-control, outside fires, which cause safety concerns for area residents, visitors, and especially responding fire…
Read MoreWorcester County Government Offices Closed for Good Friday
Worcester County Government offices, including all five Branch Libraries, will be closed Friday, April 7, 2023 for Good Friday. Normal business hours will resume Monday, April 10. Recreation and Parks will be closed Friday-Sunday, April 7-9, and will resume standard hours of operation on April 10. The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers (HOCCs) will…
Read MoreOcean Pines Sewer Bills to Increase by $15 as State Considers Fate of Flush Fee Exemption
If you live in the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area (SSA), first-quarter water and wastewater bills will include a $15 quarterly Bay Restoration Fee (BRF), while state officials consider whether to grant the area an exemption from the fee for calendar year 2023. In the event that MDE issues the exemption prior to the release…
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