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Laurel referendum fails
The Laurel School District's current operating expense referendum, which took place on Monday, failed with [...]
Sam Yoder and Son celebrates 50 years in business
In 1975, Sam Yoder founded Sam Yoder & Son in Greenwood. For the first two [...]
Woodbridge boys’ basketball tops Laurel, 81-74, in high scoring game
By Bernard W. Carr Last Thursday in Greenwood, a classic, but typical Henlopen [...]
HEALTH
Doctor’s Perspective- Chronotype Word
Dr. Policastro The “news media” is in the business of selling information for money. Therefore, catchy headlines are necessary. I wrote the article below last week. The following day I saw a headline that read: “Scientists say going to bed at this time increases risk of heart attack and stroke.” Chronotype is an unusual word. It refers to an individual’s wake-sleep cycle. The morning chronotype person goes to sleep early and wakes up early. The evening chronotype person goes to bed late and sleeps in late. A recent study in the Journal of the American Heart Association looked at chronotypes and their relation to heart disease. The study was conducted in the United Kingdom. They looked at about 325,000 adults from ages 39 [...]
CHURCH
Elisha Hostess Women’s Ministry to hold special women’s service
The Elisha Hostess Women’s Ministry invites the community to a special women’s service filled with fellowship, inspiration, and worship on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 32109 Lou’s Discount Lane in Laurel. Breakfast will take place at 8:30 a.m., and service will begin at 9:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Overseer Helen Phillips. Women of all ages are welcome to attend and be encouraged by a powerful word and meaningful connection.
GriefShare to be offered at St. John’s UM Church
GriefShare will be offered at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 300 N. Pine Street, Seaford, beginning with “Loss of Spouse” on Feb. 22, 3-4:30 p.m. in the Wesley Lounge. The 13-week support group of GriefShare will then begin March 1, 3-4:30 p.m. The program provides videos, workbooks, and support sessions. If you need help or encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, parent, family member or friend, you are encouraged to attend. No children [...]
BULLETIN BOARD
Casino night fundraiser is March 7- Laurel
The Laurel Women’s Civic Club and the Laurel Community Foundation are holding a joint fundraiser [...]
Drive thru steamed shrimp, crab balls- Delmar
The public is invited to a Drive Thru Steamed Shrimp and/or Crab Balls event on [...]
Mahogany Children’s Book Festival- Bridgeville
The Mahogany Children’s Book Festival will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m.-2 [...]
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OBITS
Beatrice L. Wright, 85
Beatrice L. Wright of Laurel passed away on Feb. 4, 2026, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Clifford and Grace Lyons. Beatrice was a hard worker, with a strong work ethic; [...]
Alton E. “Toby” Lynch, Sr., 84
Alton E. Lynch, Sr. “Toby”, passed away peacefully on Jan. 29, 2026, at his residence in Gumboro. Born on July 25, 1941, in Gumboro, Toby was the son of the late Paul Alvin Lynch and Beatrice [...]
Cheryl L. Hill
Cheryl L. Hill of Seaford was born Dec. 13, 1955 in Wilmington. She is survived by a daughter, Angela Hill Hammond, and granddaughter, Brittany Shay Hill, both of Seaford. She is preceded in death by [...]
Harry Tipton Kincaid
Harry Tipton Kincaid of Charleston, S.C., died Jan. 20, 2026. He was born on Sept. 7, 1947, in Charleston, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Ailene and Clifford Kincaid. He was married [...]