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Projects in town of Laurel include infrastructure, commercial and residential
By Tony E Windsor During the most recent Laurel Mayor and Council meeting, [...]
Sam Yoder and Son celebrates 50 years in business
In 1975, Sam Yoder founded Sam Yoder & Son in Greenwood. For the first two [...]
Laurel wrestling edges Woodbridge, 40-36, in battle of unbeaten South squads
By Mike McClure The Laurel varsity wrestling team held off Woodbridge, 40-36, last [...]
HEALTH
Doctor’s Perspective – Colorectal Cancer
By Dr. Anthony Policastro When I was a resident, one of the most common causes of pediatric admissions was treatment for leukemia. There were times when over half of our inpatients had leukemia. That was more related to their frequent hospitalizations for complications. Most people think of cancer as being a disease of the older population. That is not true. While the rates may be higher, the disease is not limited to that population. A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association looks at the young adult population. They looked at cancer deaths for the period 1990 through 2023. There were 1,267,520 deaths in individuals under 50 years of age during that period. They also looked at effectiveness of treatment [...]
CHURCH
Harpist to perform at Old Christ Church Annual Meeting
Harpist Joy Slavens will perform on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Laurel. After the performance, the Old Christ Church League will hold its annual business meeting to elect officers for the next three years. The league will be providing period Victorian-era and Williamsburg-inspired desserts. Membership applications will be available at the meeting. Admission to the concert is free, but attendees are encouraged to consider joining the Old Christ [...]
Timmons Family to perform at Cafe Night at Connection Church
The Timmons Family has been making music in the good ‘ole Country Gospel tradition for decades. This fun musical group will come to Cafe Night at Connection Church on Sunday, Feb. 15. Lasso your best of friends to bring them with you. Sweet and savory western dips are served beginning at 5:30. The music, complete with fiddle, banjo, guitars, stand-up base and harmonizing vocals that welcome you to clap and sing along, starts at 6 p.m. [...]
BULLETIN BOARD
Seaford Kiwanis Foundation Scholarships – Seaford
The Seaford Kiwanis Foundation is offering three scholarships to graduating seniors planning to attend and [...]
“Warm Winter Soups” Friends Event – Bridgeville
You are invited to join us on Monday, Feb. 9 from 6-8 p.m. at the [...]
Oddfellows of Laurel oyster, BBQ pork sandwich sale – Laurel
Oddfellows of Laurel/Charity Lodge will have its monthly oyster and BBQ pork sandwich sale on [...]
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OBITS
Charles Wayne Hitchens
Charles Wayne Hitchens also known as “Uncle Chuck”, was born in Laurel on Aug. 19, 1945, to the late Rev. Richard and Alberta Hitchens. He was a soft-spoken beacon of love to all who knew him. He transited into eternal rest on Jan. 2, 2026, at TidalHealth in Salisbury. He attended Paul Lawrence Dunbar School and graduated from William C. Jason High School in 1964. He was employed at the Laurel Sewing Manufactory for many [...]
Becky Patterson
Becky S. Patterson of Seaford passed away surrounded by love. Becky, born Jan. 7, 1958, devoted 52 years of her life to nursing, a calling that reflected her compassion, strength, and unwavering commitment to caring [...]
James A. Ritchie
A memorial service for James A. Ritchie of Laurel will be held on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. at the Laurel American Legion, Post 19. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you [...]
Samuel Albert Tyndall, Sr., 87
Samuel Albert Tyndall Sr. passed away peacefully at home with his wife of 68 years, Lynn, by his side on Jan. 2, 2026. Born March 4, 1938, Sam was a lifelong entrepreneur, community leader, and [...]