Laurel
STATE COMPETITION WINNERS- The Delaware State Firefighters Association held its annual Fire Prevention Poster and Essay Awards Program on Sunday, Jan. 5, at the Cheswold Fire Company. Three children from Epworth Christian School placed among the winners. Pictured are Mike Lowe, Laurel Fire Dept.; Bryleigh Denham, second place, fifth grade; Annabelle Hochstedler, first place, eighth grade; and Blake Brown, first place, fourth grade.
Laurel Redevelopment Corporation drives economic growth in downtown Laurel
The Laurel Redevelopment Corporation (LRC) is proud to announce significant strides in revitalizing downtown Laurel through strategic efforts to attract new commercial businesses. This initiative is part of a broader economic redevelopment plan aimed at transforming the town into a vibrant hub of activity and growth. A key highlight of the LRC’s efforts is the rehabilitation of older properties, breathing [...]
New ‘Hometown Hero’ banner program scheduled to launch
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 [...]
Laurel SRO honored by Delaware Crime Stoppers, Gov. Carney
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 [...]
Governor Carney visits Laurel as part of farewell visit to western Sussex
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 [...]
FOLLOW US
BULLETIN BOARD
Subscribe to gain access to our past publications
OBITS
Denise Lynn Griffith
Denise Lynn Griffith, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away suddenly in the hospital. Born in Virginia in 1960 to George Smith and Eva Mae Smith (née Wright), Denise lived a life of warmth, [...]
Rhonda Lynn Williamson, 57
Rhonda Lynn Williamson of Seaford passed away on Dec. 12, 2024. She was born on Sept.17, 1967, in Seaford, the daughter of the late Roy and Margaret Billings. Rhonda was an avid collector of Beanie Babies [...]
Ray Workman Trivits, 91
Ray Workman Trivits of Greenwood went to his eternal home on Jan. 16, 2025. He passed away at Bayhealth Hospital in Milford following a brief illness. Ray was born on Feb. 28, 1933 in Cannon [...]
Deborah Ann Kemp
Deborah Ann Kemp, lovingly known as Debbie, was born on July 5, 1959, at Milford Memorial Hospital to her proud parents, Franklin R. Hastings Sr. and Georgia Ann (Wolfgang) Hastings. She grew up on the [...]