The town of Laurel has announced a new initiative to honor local veterans with “Hometown Hero” banners. This program, which received approval from the Mayor and Council earlier this year, will allow residents and organizations to purchase personalized [...]

The Laurel Police Department has celebrated a major milestone with one of its officers receiving high praise for exceptional service. Officer LaShawn Handy was recently recognized as the Delaware Crime Stoppers Officer of the Year for his exemplary [...]

Delaware Governor John Carney visited Laurel last Thursday as part of his last visit to western Sussex as Governor. “The friendships I have developed have been special. I have met people I wouldn’t have met if I wasn’t [...]

The Laurel Women’s Civic Club held its inaugural Wreaths of Remembrance ceremony last Saturday at Oddfellows Cemetery in Laurel. According to Laina Betts Dunn of the Laurel Women’s Civic Club, the cemetery has been a final resting place for [...]

The high school years can be a daunting time for students and parents. What is expected? Which tests should a student take – and when? What is a grade point average? What is a credit? What is a [...]

While area children have been enjoying it since the first piece of equipment was installed, last Friday Tidewater Park in Laurel was officially opened with the ribbon cutting ceremony and a blessing by the Nanticoke Indian tribe. “I [...]

The Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary School building that currently houses Children & Families First’s “Telemon” early education center, will soon have a new tenant and a new name. During the recent Laurel Mayor and Council meeting, Town Manager [...]

Laurel officials are being asked by town management to consider how the municipality will address potential marijuana retail sales in the future. Town Manager Jamie Smith brought back the issue during the Monday, Oct. 21 meeting of Mayor [...]

Delmar senior Mustafa Kilicarslan, Jr. likes to be challenged. Next spring he will walk the stage at two graduations, at Delmar High School and Wor-Wic Community College, after moving to the United States with his family in 2018. [...]

The Laurel Redevelopment Corporation (LRC) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony last Wednesday to kick off the Promenade housing project. LRC also took those in attendance to the site of two other ongoing projects. The Promenade will consist of 14 [...]