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Worcester County Emergency Services (WCES) officials urge area residents to prepare for inclement weather ahead of Tropical Storm Ian. National Weather Service forecasters are predicting four to six inches of rain with possible minor coastal flooding, and high winds with gusts up to 45 mph to impact Worcester County from Friday through Sunday morning.

WCES officials are monitoring the storm track and are urging the public to begin implementing precautionary measures.

Due to anticipated inclement weather this weekend, the Tee Off for Youth Golf Tournament and Fundraiser at the Ocean City Golf Club has been rescheduled for Friday, November 4, 2022, with an 11 a.m. tee off time.

Registration will remain open until Monday, October 31. The cost to participate is $80 per golfer, and all proceeds generated by this event will benefit underprivileged youth who participate in Worcester County Recreation and Parks youth programs, leagues, after school activities, and summer camps.

Celebrate with Worcester County Recreation and Parks at Harbor Day at the Docks on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will take place along Sunset Avenue in the West Ocean City commercial harbor.

Entrance to this family-friendly, maritime heritage festival is free, and complimentary bus service will be available to shuttle patrons to and from the OC Park N’ Ride to the event parking lot.

Construction Closure of Old Ferry Landing Area 

Registration is open for Worcester County Recreation & Parks fall youth leagues.

The Youth Outdoor Soccer League and Youth Field Hockey League will kick-off in September. The Soccer League is open to children ages 3 through 8th grade, while Field Hockey is open to children in kindergarten through eighth grade.

Worcester County Recreation & Parks (WCRP) will host the 10th annual Tee Off for Youth Golf Tournament and Fundraiser on Friday, September 30, 2022, at the Ocean City Golf Club.

Join WCRP for a wonderful day of golf. Check-in and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m. A shotgun start will follow at 1:00 p.m.

***TRAFFIC ALERT***  

Motorists Should Expect Delays During Overnight Work Hours

There is still time before the inaugural meeting of the Police Accountability Board this fall for area residents to apply to serve on the Administrative Charging Committee.

Worcester County Government (WCG) offices, including the Central Landfill in Newark, Homeowner Convenience Centers, Worcester County Recreation Center (WCRC), and the five branch libraries, will be closed Monday, September 5, 2022, for the Labor Day holiday.

WCG offices will resume standard operating hours Tuesday, September 6. WCG staff wish one and all a happy and safe holiday weekend.

Snow Hill, Maryland (August 15, 2022) – The Worcester County Commissioners appointed Nicholas Rice to serve as the procurement officer with Worcester County Government (WCG). On August 15, Rice stepped into this newly-created position, which was approved in the FY23 WCG operating budget.