Laurel
Laurel’s Donna Ward, shown with her husband, John, is shown with the Delaware Educational Support Professional of the Year Award she received earlier this week.
Delmar’s Ryan Allen receives award for language, speaks at ASTFL conference in New Orleans
By Mike McClure On Nov. 20, Delmar High School Spanish Teacher Dr. Ryan Allen received the Leo Benardo Award for Innovation in K-12 Education at the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) in New Orleans. Allen was nominated for the award for his language program, FILL. “I definitely didn’t see it coming,” said Allen, who [...]
First Laurel School District current expense referendum in 40 years set for February 9
By Mike McClure The Laurel School District will hold its first current expense referendum since 1985 on Feb. 9. The referendum will be held from 7 a.m. to [...]
Local residents honored during Western Sussex Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner
By Mike McClure Five western Sussex residents were honored for their work and volunteerism last Wednesday at the Western Sussex Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards dinner, which took [...]
Delmar School Board updated on plans for school operating referendum
By Mike McClure While the date and amount has not yet been set, the Delmar School District is planning to hold a referendum to increase the current expense [...]
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Gary William Flood, 75
Gary William Flood of Laurel, passed away on Nov. 29, 2025, with his wife and family by his side. He was born on July 8, 1950, in Alexandria, Va. to the late James W. Flood [...]
Edward P. Trimble, 65
Edward P. Trimble passed away peacefully on Nov. 15 in Seaford. He was born on April 11, 1960 in Brooklyn, NY to George and Ginny Trimble. Ed, as he was lovingly known, led a life [...]
JoAnn Lee (Blackwell) Bridge
JoAnn Lee (Blackwell) Bridge, born Aug. 3, 1931, in Hugo, Oklahoma, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 21, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was the beloved [...]
Craig Littleton, 82
Craig Littleton of Laurel, passed away on Nov. 26, 2025, at this home surrounded by his loving family. Craig was born on Sept. 26, 1943, to the late Alton James Littleton and Margaret Virginia Jones [...]