Laurel, Sussex County community members step up to help victims of fire in Laurel
For some of the victims of last Thursday night’s fire at the Rigbie Garden Apartments, located in the 100 block of Central Avenue [...]
Father Jim Manion returns to St. Philips Episcopal after serving the church in the ‘70s
When St. Philips Episcopal Church in Laurel needed a priest, Father Jim Manion received a call. Manion, who served as the church’s rector [...]
Laurel School Board approves naming annual teacher of the year award after former teacher Cora Selby
During last month’s Laurel School Board meeting, the board approved a proposal to rename the district’s teacher of the year award after former [...]
Amendment will ensure chickens are prohibited inside Laurel
Laurel officials approved a language change in an amendment that prohibits town residents from keeping chickens, primarily laying hens, within corporate limits. Chapter [...]
Laurel High football team brings home first state championship in 30 years
For the first time since 1991, the Laurel High School football team has won a state championship. Three members of the coaching staff [...]
Paul Laurence Dunbar community mural project brings a community together with art
A recent event brought into fruition a concept that has been in the works for over a year as part of a community [...]
Laurel High School band places third at Tournament of Bands competition
The Laurel High School band placed third in its group at the Tournament of Bands regional competition in Hershey, Pa. on Oct. 31. [...]
Four community members honored in WSCC’s Celebration of Leadership
Pat Correll, Renee Morris, Dr. Sonja Biddle, and Jared Allen were honored during last Wednesday’s Western Sussex Chamber of Commerce Celebration of Leadership [...]
Delmar Commission updated by police chief, approve five zoning requests
During Monday’s Delmar Commission (Md.) meeting, Delmar Police Chief Ivan Barkley reported on some recent incidents in town as well as the effort [...]
Laurel Council looks at strengthening property nuisance laws in town
In an attempt to address the safety concerns expressed by a Laurel resident who this past summer brought her concerns to the Mayor [...]