Laurel
ARK Executive Director Joyce Sessoms (l) presents Josue Valaquez (c) and his mother with prizes for winning the kid and adult limbo contest. Photo by Bernard W. Carr
ARK Educational Resource Center holds a Back to School Jamboree
By Bernard W. Carr The ARK Educational Resource Center, a non-profit organization located on 208 E. Front St., in Laurel, hosted its 12th annual “Back to School Jamboree” on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The well attended and free event was held at Janosik Park close to the venter’s headquarters. The day was filled with food [...]
Dream Court dedicated during ceremony at Boys and Girls Club in Laurel
Lieberman Charities provides 142nd basketball court By Mike McClure A dream came true last Wednesday when the Dream Court ribbon-cutting and dedication was held at the Boys [...]
Laurel High class of 2026 comes together for commencement ceremony
Graduates urged to be engaged, know their value By Mike McClure Last Thursday night, the 159 members of the Laurel High School class of 2026 received their diplomas [...]
Concerns shared during Laurel Council meeting lead to tense exchanges
By Tony E. Windsor Questions surrounding vacant housing enforcement, financial transparency, and overdue municipal audits dominated discussion during the Laurel Mayor and Council meeting Monday night as resident [...]
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Wilson Jack Rhodes, Jr., 91
Wilson Jack Rhodes Jr., a devoted father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 8. Born on March 20, 1935, in Salisbury, Jack was a son of the late Wilson Jack Rhodes, [...]
David Brian Walter, 59
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Brian Walter, who left us on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at his home in Bethel. Born in Bellevue, Nebraska, he was a son [...]
John Joseph Shwed
John Joseph Shwed, known to all as John, passed away on Aug. 2, 2026, at his home in Laurel, leaving behind a legacy of wisdom, generosity, and faith that touched his family, his church, his [...]
Deborah “Debbie” L. McEckron, 69
Deborah “Debbie” L. McEckron of Laurel passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026. She was born on Dec. 28, 1956, the daughter of the late James and Helen Kinley. Debbie loved arts and crafts, playing bingo [...]
