BAND COMPETITION - The Delmar High School Marching Band placed second overall at the Milford Tournament of Bands competition. The band also received specialty awards for Best Auxiliary (color guard) and Fan Favorite (voted on by audience members).The Delmar Color Guard earned the highest overall score for their visual talents.
By Tony E. Windsor
Laurel residents could soon have an opportunity to develop new career skills, improve their employment prospects and earn professional credentials at no cost through a partnership involving the town, Google and the Delaware Department of Labor.
Town Manager Jamie […]
By Ali Nicole
Delmar’s October 2026 council meeting brought extensive discussion to its new business and updates last Monday night. Following a successful Heritage Day and a tug-of-war victory for the Delaware side of town, conflict and crime became the topic for the […]
By Mike McClure
Last Monday, the Delmar Public Library held a dedication for its new Heart of the Community Pantry, inspired by the spirit of Tyler Wright. The family of Wright, who died in a single car crash last December at the age […]
By Tony E Windsor
Construction is slated to start soon on a new Wawa convenience store to be located on U.S. 13, fronting the Laurel Junction Flea Market property at U.S. 13 and Delaware 9. Long anticipated, the construction site is being blocked […]
By Mike McClure
This year’s Wings and Wheels Fall Festival, which takes place Oct. 2-3 at the Delaware Coastal Airport in Georgetown, will pay tribute to the country’s 250th anniversary, honoring 250 years of sacrifice and freedom.
The Friday night party, which will […]
By Ali Nicole
The September Delmar Council (Del.) meeting was held on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Mayor Tom Bauer announced congratulations to re-elected members Odell Jones and Matt Waldman, who, like Bauer, ran unopposed in the planned election.
Due to this, no Board of […]
By Terry Wilkinson and Suzanne Barger
Western Sussex Chamber
Western Sussex Chamber, under the direction of Seashore Striders, sponsored the first part of our Broad Creek Bash on Saturday, Aug. 29. The 5K run/walk and bike ride were supposed […]
By Bernard W. Carr
Although the Laurel School District did not open for business for all students (PreK-12) until Tuesday, Sept. 1, Kingdom Life Family Ministries decided to welcome students and teachers back to school a few weeks early with their annual Welcome […]
By Tony E Windsor
A newly formed nonprofit dedicated to empowering Laurel’s young people introduced its mission to the community during the Aug. 17 meeting of Laurel Mayor and Council.
Representatives of the “Laurel Legacy Youth Foundation” presented the town with a banner […]
By Bernard W. Carr
The ARK Educational Resource Center, a non-profit organization located on 208 E. Front St., in Laurel, hosted its 12th annual “Back to School Jamboree” on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The well attended and free event was held at […]
