Laurel
YOUTH LEADERSHIP- At last Wednesday’s Laurel Board of Education meeting, the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards participants: Elizabeth Quinn, Devin Byers, Micah Niblett, and Kayli Moyer, were recognized. These students shared meaningful insight into their RYLA experience and reflected on the valuable lessons, leadership skills, and personal growth they gained through the program. Submitted photo
Laurel High School shines at Mock Trial Competition
By Laura Hambrick It all started with a phone call. Jeff Evans, retired from teaching at Cape Henlopen High School, contacted Laurel School District Superintendent Dr. Shawn Larrimore with a question. Evans, who had previously participated in annual mock trial competitions with his students, wanted to know: “Why aren’t your students doing this?” High School mock trial competitions [...]
Little known road creates traffic hazard according to Laurel resident
By Tony E. Windsor A Laurel resident is urging town officials to address safety concerns on a little-known dirt roadway at the edge of town, citing increased traffic [...]
Immigrant advocacy groups seek to help build bridges
By Tony E. Windsor Two immigrant advocacy organizations appeared before the Laurel Mayor and Council recently, saying their goal is to build stronger relationships with local government and [...]
Safe, Alive and Free: GVI expands presence in Laurel
By Tony E. Windsor Laurel took another step toward strengthening public safety and community engagement during the Feb. 17 meeting of the Laurel Mayor and Council, as Ron [...]
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Doris L. Clarke, 87
Doris L. Clarke of Laurel passed away on March 8, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family. Doris was born in Dover on April 4, 1938 to the late Clarence Warren and Marion Pepper [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
H. Edwin “Ed” Riggin, Sr., 92
H. Edwin “Ed” Riggin, Sr. of Rehoboth Beach, passed away on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. Ed leaves his family and friends with amazing memories. He will be fondly remembered for his stories, his arsenal of [...]