Laurel
Laurel Fourth of July parade winners
The following are the winners from this year’s Laurel Fourth of July parade: The Laurel Saddle Friends make their way through the streets of Laurel during the Fourth of July parade on Friday. Best Fire Department- Delmar Fire Dept.; Best Overall Theme Represented- First State Antique Tractor; Best Decorated Vehicle- Lamore Family Jeep Club; Best Civic Group Entry- Laurel Womens Civic [...]
Cpl. LaShawn Handy honored for work with local young people
By Tony E Windsor During a recent council meeting, Laurel Chief of Police Rob Kracyla took the floor to honor Cpl. LaShawn Handy with a promotion and to [...]
Laurel Police Chief says there is support for violence reduction efforts
By Tony E. Windsor At a recent town meeting, Laurel Police Chief Rob Kracyla offered a hopeful update on the town’s progress in reducing violence and building stronger [...]
Laurel approves FY26 budget with fee increases, development plans
By Tony E Windsor The Laurel Mayor and Council officially adopted the town of Laurel’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 operational budget during their meeting on Monday, June 16. Town [...]
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Robert Raymond Prettyman, 78
It is with both sadness and celebration that we announce the passing of Robert Raymond Prettyman of Delmar, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, who left this world peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, [...]
Ralph Edward Newberry, 63
It is with very heavy hearts we announce the unexpected passing of Ralph Edward Newberry of Delmar, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a friend to so many. Ralph, aka Eddie, born in New Brighton, [...]
Bessie Lee Houck, 83
Bessie Lee Houck, born Feb. 10, 1942, in Greene County, Pa. She passed peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at her home in Seaford. Bess was preceded in death by her mother – Lucy Iams [...]
John Francis McDonnell III, 74
It is with both heavy hearts and joyful memories that we announce the passing of John Francis McDonnell III, beloved husband, community leader, and devoted fan of all things Pittsburgh sports, who departed this life [...]