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Laurel Fourth of July parade winners
The following are the winners from this year’s Laurel Fourth of July parade: The [...]
Celebrating 45 years of healing and hope
This year marks a significant milestone in the journey of Hudson Behavioral Health—their [...]
Nanticoke Minor League baseball team falls to Lower Sussex
By Lynn Schofer The Nanticoke Minor League all-star baseball team led Lower Sussex 9-4 [...]
HEALTH
Body Shaming
Social media has many uses. Unfortunately, not all of them are positive in nature. One of the less desirable uses is for what is called body shaming. Body shaming is a form of online criticism. It can make fun of someone’s weight. It can make fun of someone’s physical shape. It can make fun of specific physical features. Sometimes it takes the form of an actual insult. Other times it can take the form of providing advice about improving someone’s appearance. It may also take the form of negative comments about an individual’s wardrobe. The basis for these comments are unrealistic standards of beauty. If someone does not fit the standard of the critic, they are liable to ridicule the individual. That is true even [...]
CHURCH
Mission Community Church Family Vacation Bible School
The Mission Community Church, located at 30186 Seaford Road, Laurel, is having its Family Vacation Bible School Tuesday, Aug. 12 through Thursday, Aug. 14, nightly from 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. Each night dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. followed by worship, crafts, games and the word of God. Visit www.themissioncc.com to register. A parent or guardian must register and attend. The VBS wrap up will be Sunday, Aug. 17 beginning with one service at [...]
Saint Matthews First Baptist Church Bible School
Saint Matthews First Baptist Church Bible School will take place Aug. 4-8 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the home located at 106 Gibson Ave. in Laurel. The theme is God Is Real. All elementary school children are welcome and lunch will be provided.
BULLETIN BOARD
Federalsburg Community Hobby Fair
The Federalsburg Community Hobby Fair, sponsored by the Federalsburg Historical Society, will be held Saturday, [...]
Movie night under the stars
Movie night under the stars, sponsored by Community Bank, will take place on Friday, July [...]
Community Bridge to Wellness
The Bridgeville Public Library’s Community Bridge to Wellness program is underway and offering Chair Fitness [...]
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OBITS
Robert Raymond Prettyman, 78
It is with both sadness and celebration that we announce the passing of Robert Raymond Prettyman of Delmar, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, who left this world peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, [...]
Ralph Edward Newberry, 63
It is with very heavy hearts we announce the unexpected passing of Ralph Edward Newberry of Delmar, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a friend to so many. Ralph, aka Eddie, born in New Brighton, [...]
Bessie Lee Houck, 83
Bessie Lee Houck, born Feb. 10, 1942, in Greene County, Pa. She passed peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at her home in Seaford. Bess was preceded in death by her mother – Lucy Iams [...]
John Francis McDonnell III, 74
It is with both heavy hearts and joyful memories that we announce the passing of John Francis McDonnell III, beloved husband, community leader, and devoted fan of all things Pittsburgh sports, who departed this life [...]