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Laurel High class of 2026 comes together for commencement ceremony
Graduates urged to be engaged, know their value By Mike McClure Last [...]
Sam Yoder and Son celebrates 50 years in business
In 1975, Sam Yoder founded Sam Yoder & Son in Greenwood. For the first two [...]
Sussex Tech softball advances to the state quarterfinals with win over Polytech
By Lynn Schofer The Sussex Tech Ravens held on for a 3-2 win [...]
HEALTH
Doctor’s Perspective- Ebola outbreak
By Dr. Anthony Policastro Much has been made of the current Ebola outbreak in Africa. There have been 16 recorded Ebola outbreaks in the Congo prior to the current one. All were handled. This time, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a special warning. One might wonder why this one is any different. This one is taking on the makings of a perfect storm. There are many subplots. When added together, they present a worrisome future outlook. The Ebola virus is carried by the fruit bat. Humans get it from contact with them. The most common strain of the virus is known as the Zaire strain. Because it is common, antiviral agents have been found to treat it. In addition, there is [...]
CHURCH
Five Day Club to be held in Laurel
Centenary United Methodist Church in Laurel is holding a Five Day Club Child Evangelism Fellowship Program for children in grades K-12, July 6-10, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Roger C Fisher Park, W. 6th Street in Laurel. There will be Bible study, snacks, games, music, and fellowship! Call Centenary United Methodist Church at 302-875-3983 for more information.
Women’s Day to be held at Mount Calvary UM Church
Mount Calvary United Methodist Church, located at 28 Church Street in Bridgeville, will be hosting its Annual Women’s Day on Sunday, June 28 at 3 p.m. Guest preacher will be Rev. Pat Jones, along with her Praise Team and the Congregation of Heaven-Bound Ministries of Seaford. All are invited to join them to celebrate the impact women in ministry are having today. The Women’s Day theme is, “ Unstoppable-Empowered by Faith” -Philippians 4:13. The Women’s Day colors [...]
BULLETIN BOARD
Seaford’s Trevor Young to perform on annual day in his honor- Seaford
Seaford native, musician Trevor Young will appear on Trevor Young Day on June 20 from [...]
Oyster, BBQ pork sandwich sale- Laurel
Oddfellows of Laurel/Charity Lodge will be having its monthly oyster and BBQ pork sandwich sale [...]
Blades to celebrate country’s 250th anniversary July 25- Blades
The town of Blades will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary on Saturday, July 25 from noon [...]
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OBITS
Kenneth G. “Corkey” Prettyman, 82
Kenneth G. “Corkey” Prettyman of Bridgeville passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026. Born on Nov. 25, 1943, in Bridgeville, Kenneth spent his entire life in the town he loved. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joshua and Helen Tucker Prettyman; his sisters, Jeanette Young and Dianne Dyott; and his brother-in-law, Richard Shockley. Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Angela Prettyman of Bridgeville; sons, Keith Prettyman of Texas and Michael [...]
Barry Carey, 77
Barry Carey of Seaford passed away on May 23, 2026. Born on May 13, 1949, and raised in Laurel, Barry lived a life marked by courage, loyalty, and quiet strength. A gifted athlete, Barry signed [...]
Leo Powell Patilla, 93
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Leo Powell Patilla, who left this world peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Born on Feb. 17, 1933, in [...]
James Lloyd Cordrey, 93
James Lloyd Cordrey of Seaford passed away on his 93rd birthday surrounded by the love of his family and friends. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend whose strength, kindness and [...]