Laurel
* Change in Delmar Little League opening day plans: ceremony is this Saturday at 10, games start at 11. Parade has been canceled.
Laurel Mayor John Shwed, accompanied by his family, was sworn in for a ninth time as mayor during a ceremony at Laurel Town Hall on April 5. Photo courtesy of Town Manager Jamie Smith
Governor Carney Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Program Fully Open
Medical providers, hospital systems may vaccinate Delawareans 16+ without high-risk medical conditions WILMINGTON, Del. - [...]
Governor Carney, DPH, DEMA Announce Community COVID-19 Testing Sites
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware [...]
Newcomer joins familiar faces following Laurel Council election
A new member of the Laurel Town Council was sworn in on April 5, along with two incumbent officials who retained their seats in the recent municipal election. During the regular public meeting of Laurel Mayor and Council, three officials including the mayor and two council members took the Oath of Office. John [...]
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visits Laurel Elementary School
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona kicked off his “Help is Here” school reopening tour with a visit to Laurel Elementary School last Wednesday in Laurel. After touring [...]
Back to school plan discussed at Laurel School Board meeting
The Laurel School District’s hybrid back to school plans were discussed during the Laurel School Board meeting on Wednesday, March 17. One parent spoke in favor of having [...]
Hearn retires as educator, athletic director after 30 years with Delmar School District
As Delmar athletic director and driver’s education teacher David Hearn sifted through 30 years of accumulated mementos in his office, he remembered many of his current and past [...]
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Kathie Payne, 67
Kathie Payne of Laurel passed away at her home on April 2, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late Eschol Mariner and Effie Mae Wootten Mariner. [...]
Dorothy “Dot” Dulis, 87
Dorothy “Dot” Dulis of Laurel passed away on April 5, 2021 at the Delmar Manor in Delmar, Md., surrounded by her loving family. Born in Princess Anne, she was the daughter of the late Charles [...]
Jacqueline Elizabeth Current
It is with great sorrow that the family of Jacqueline announces her sudden passing on April 8. Jackie will be remembered for her radiant smile, competitive spirit, compassion and giving nature. Jackie was born on [...]
Paul W. Coffin, Jr.
Paul W. Coffin, Jr. made his journey to be with Our Lord on Jan. 20, 2021 at the TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford after several years of a struggle with Parkinson’s Disease and the dark cloud [...]