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Development continues along U.S. 13 in Laurel with major retailers coming
By Tony E Windsor Laurel continues to see movement on several commercial and [...]
Sam Yoder and Son celebrates 50 years in business
In 1975, Sam Yoder founded Sam Yoder & Son in Greenwood. For the first two [...]
Local wrestlers compete in Henlopen Conference wrestling championships
Sussex Tech’s Andrews, King win conference titles By Mike McClure Eight western [...]
HEALTH
Doctor’s Perspective- Measles exposure in infants
Dr. Policastro We know that second hand smoke puts others at risk. Driving under the influence of alcohol puts others at serious risk. There are other behaviors like that which can affect the health of those around us. One example of this can be found in the South Carolina measles epidemic. Some individuals have chosen to not have their children get the measles vaccine. As long as they are choosing to only have their own children get naturally occurring measles, that is the choice they have made. We already know that the way to prevent a measles epidemic is by having over 95 percent of the population vaccinated. Therefore, if more than five percent of the population makes this decision, they are subjecting [...]
CHURCH
Gospel Night Worship to take place in Bridgeville
Gospel Night Worship: A Night of Praise and Worship will take place on Feb. 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Victory Baptist Church, located at 7314 Cannon Road in Bridgeville. All are welcome!
Chocolate Easter eggs on sale at Gethsemane Church
Gethsemane Church will be making peanut butter and coconut eggs covered in milk chocolate. They are approximately eight ounces and cost $5. The eggs are decorated with a yellow flower on peanut butter and pink flowers on coconut. Orders may be placed by contacting Gethsemane Church at seafordchurch.com. Pickup will be in our Gethsemane Fellowship Hall on Thursday, March 19, from 5-6 p.m.; Friday, March 20, from 5-6 p.m.; and Saturday, March 21, from 10 [...]
BULLETIN BOARD
Political Turmoil in 1861 subject of next lecture- Seaford
Political divisions, mistrust, “fake news”, not now, but in the early years of the U.S. [...]
Oyster, BBQ pork sandwich sale is March 7- Laurel
Oddfellows of Laurel/Charity Lodge will be having its monthly oyster and BBQ pork sandwich sale [...]
Delmar VFW Auxiliary to hold yard sale, March 28- Delmar
Delmar VFW Auxiliary, located at 200 West State St. in Delmar, Md., is having an [...]
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OBITS
Marie A. Whaley, 87
Marie A. Whaley of Laurel passed away on Feb. 16 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born on Oct. 7, 1938, in Laurel to the late Daniel J. Boyce and Dora [...]
Robert L. Thompson
Robert L. Thompson of Laurel passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones. Bob was born on Jan. 12, 1930, in Lykens, Pennsylvania, [...]
Bassel Holloway, Jr., 82
Bassel Holloway, Jr. of Dagsboro passed away peacefully on Feb. 1, 2026, at Beebe Medical Center. Bassel lived a full and prosperous 82 years of life. He was the son of the late Bassel Buren [...]
Kenneth John Hesterberg, 91
We mourn the passing of Kenneth John Hesterberg, who passed on Jan. 2, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born on Sept. 13, 1934, in Baltimore, Md., the only child of Laura Ogle Hesterberg [...]