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New ‘Hometown Hero’ banner program scheduled to launch
The town of Laurel has announced a new initiative to honor local veterans [...]
JBS Construction has been building superior homes at a great value for over 25 years
JBS Construction has been building homes in Sussex County and the surrounding area [...]
Woodbridge boys’ basketball team nets Governors Challenge win over Washington
Woodbridge met Washington High School on the court at the Governors Challenge last [...]
HEALTH
Insurance Denials
Last month, the CEO of UnitedHealth was murdered in New York City. There was an associated outpouring of comments on social media related to that. Most of those comments suggest that there is a lack of knowledge about the insurance companies approval processes. There is sometimes a perception that things are either approved or disapproved. It should surprise no one that it is more complicated that that. The approval process includes gathering of information for the insurance companies. That information is then sent to them. They have certain criteria that need to be met. If those criteria are not met by the requestor, a denial is likely to follow. In these instances the process does not involve any medical caregivers. They are handled [...]
CHURCH
Charlie Paparella at Connection Cafe
The Connection Cafe is thrilled to welcome back humorist and musician Charlie Paparella. Over the years you have heard his calming voice on “Travels with Charlie” on television. This is a great opportunity to enjoy some music, have a few laughs and meet Charlie in person. The Café opens its doors for you on Sunday night, Jan. 12 at 5:45 p.m. for refreshments. At 6 p.m. Charlie will begin singing songs of faith and delight you with stories of life [...]
Free pizza and soup giveaway
Soul Outreach Christian Church and Ministries in Laurel will have a free pizza and soup giveaway on Saturday, Jan. 25 in the Laurel Library community room from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Come out for a free meal. Rev. Dedra Martin is the pastor of Soul Outreach Christian Church and Ministries.
BULLETIN BOARD
Dine and Donate Night to benefit Read Aloud DE
Read Aloud Delaware is partnering in the new year with several Sussex County restaurants to [...]
MLK Day Prayer Breakfast is Jan. 20 in Seaford
The MLK Day Prayer Breakfast: Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice and Democracy, sponsored by the [...]
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity affordable housing information session
Are you interested in purchasing a new home in Laurel? Join Sussex County Habitat for [...]
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OBITS
Sandra R. Massey
Sandra R. Massey, beloved wife and mother, Sandra (or “Sam”), joined the ranks of the angels on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Leroy Ruark Sr. (1982) and [...]
David A. Passwaters, Jr., 86
David A. Passwaters, Jr. of Milford passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 surrounded by family members. David was born on Sept. 1, 1938, in Concord to the late Doris (Collins) Passwaters [...]
David Medford “Katfish” Carpenter, 79
David Medford “Katfish” Carpenter of Seaford passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Dec. 25, 2024, Christmas night. Born on Jan. 6, 1945, in Pittsburgh, Pa., he was the son of the [...]
Elizabeth Star Ayers, 102
Elizabeth Star Ayers of Seaford passed peace- fully at home on Dec. 23, 2024, from natural causes with Hospice Care. She was just 25 days from her 103rd birthday. Star was born on Jan. 17, [...]