By Tony E. Windsor
Laurel’s longest-serving mayor led the town for 22 years and remained active in education, civic organizations and community development. Former Laurel Mayor John Shwed, whose 22 years in office made him the longest-serving mayor in the town’s history, has died.
Shwed served 11 terms as mayor from […]
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