Fay Marie Burket, 87
Fay Marie Burket passed away on March 2, 2026, in [...]
Wayne Franklin Price, Jr., 68
Wayne Franklin Price, Jr. of Laurel, passed away peacefully surrounded [...]
Chicken and dumplings, pork roast available Friday- Seaford
Chicken and dumplings and pork roast will be available for [...]
Eighth Annual Job Fair in Laurel- Laurel
The Laurel Public Library and the Department of Labor will [...]
Immigrant advocacy groups seek to help build bridges
By Tony E. Windsor Two immigrant advocacy organizations appeared before the Laurel Mayor [...]
Sam Yoder and Son celebrates 50 years in business
In 1975, Sam Yoder founded Sam Yoder & Son in Greenwood. For the first two [...]
Fay Marie Burket, 87
Fay Marie Burket passed away on March 2, 2026, in Seaford. She was born June [...]
Seaford boys’ basketball falls in second round of state tournament
By Lynn Schofer The playoff curse hit the Blue Jays once again when [...]
HEALTH
Doctor’s Perspective- Shingles and dementia
By Dr. Anthony Policastro Common infections can have different symptoms depending on the age of the patient. We know that is true for things like measles, rubella, and chickenpox. All three diseases can be severe in children. However, they are more likely to be severe in adults. For example, about 25 percent of adults with measles wind up in the hospital. Chickenpox is caused by the virus Herpes Zoster. Most people are well aware of the respiratory issues and skin issues that chickenpox causes. However, a small group of children with chickenpox can develop a brain infection known as encephalitis. It only occurs in about one in 10,000 children who develop chickenpox. In most cases, the infection clears on its own. Adults have slightly higher rates. About one in 2,000 infected individuals gets encephalitis. While that is still rare, it is about five times the rate for children. They do have more severity to the encephalitis. About one in 10 adults who get it die. About half of them will have permanent neurologic symptoms afterward. Once someone has chickenpox, the virus remains in the body. In adults, the virus can sometimes attack a nerve. When it does this, [...]
CHURCH
Holy Week services announced for St. Stephen’s Church
Mark your calendars, St. Stephen’s Church in Delmar will hold the following Holy Week services: March 29, Palm Sunday at 10 a.m. April 2, Maundy Thursday with Communion at 7 p.m. April 3, Good Friday at 7 p.m. The Good Friday service will feature meditations based on scriptures, historic events, prayers, and hymn lyrics. April 5, Easter Sunday 8:30 a.m. Contemporary and 11 a.m. Traditional
Delta Alpha Beta Zeta Chapter hosts Second Annual Scholarship Gospel Brunch
The Delta Aloha Beta Zeta chapter’s Second Annual Scholarship Gospel Brunch will take place on March 28 at Heritage Shores in Bridgeville. This uplifting event will bring together community members, supporters, and friends for a spirit-filled experience. Last year’s brunch was a delightful celebration of faith, fellowship, and service, centered around worshipping the Lord while supporting a meaningful cause. Guests can look forward to an inspiring atmosphere filled with powerful gospel music, heartfelt praise, and sincere fellowship. Attendees will have the opportunity to lift their voices in worship, creating an environment of unity, gratitude, and joy. Anticipate an event where laughter, praise, and connection flow freely, making it both memorable and impactful. Pastor Pat A. Jones of Heaven-Bound Ministries will serve as the featured speaker. During the brunch, the prestigious [...]
BULLETIN BOARD
Fay Marie Burket, 87
Fay Marie Burket passed away on March 2, 2026, in Seaford. She was born June [...]
Wayne Franklin Price, Jr., 68
Wayne Franklin Price, Jr. of Laurel, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, at [...]
Chicken and dumplings, pork roast available Friday- Seaford
Chicken and dumplings and pork roast will be available for purchase on Friday, March 13 [...]
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OBITS
Fay Marie Burket, 87
Fay Marie Burket passed away on March 2, 2026, in Seaford. She was born June 4, 1938, in Milford. Fay graduated from Bridgeville High School and was a member of the first Sussex Vo-Tech LPN [...]
Wayne Franklin Price, Jr., 68
Wayne Franklin Price, Jr. of Laurel, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital on March 4, 2026. He was a proud graduate of the Laurel High School “class of [...]
Suzanna “Sue” Bramhall, 91
Suzanna “Sue” Bramhall of Seaford, passed away on March 6, 2026. Sue is a fourth generation Seafordian, the daughter of Wright and Pearl Robinson. Wright was the owner and editor of the Seaford Leader, so [...]
Burton William Whaley, 87
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Burton William Whaley of Delmar, who passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Born on Jan. 19, 1939, in Laurel, Burton lived a [...]