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KINDNESS CLUB- The Delmar Middle School Kindness Club saluted Delmar Middle School Assistant Principal Dr. Shelby Andrews’ son, Casey, honoring him as a Heart Warrior. See story on the kindness club on page 6. Submitted photo
Development continues along U.S. 13 in Laurel with major retailers coming
By Tony E Windsor Laurel continues to see movement on several commercial and residential development projects, Town Manager Jamie Smith reported during the Feb. 17 meeting of the Laurel Mayor and Council. Among the most visible projects is a planned McDonald’s on the Truitt property along U.S. 13, near the Laurel Junction flea market. Planning and Zoning recently [...]
Love INC of Delmarva partners with other organizations to aid people who are struggling with homelessness
By Carson Williamson Serving the mid-Delmarva area and operating out of Seaford, Love INC of Mid Delmarva (Love INC.) serves as one of the top organizations to aid [...]
Laurel referendum fails
The Laurel School District's current operating expense referendum, which took place on Monday, failed with 612 voting for it and 1,113 voting against it (unofficial results). If approved, it would [...]
Concerns spur Laurel review of police cooperation with federal agencies
By Tony E. Windsor Concerns raised by the Haitian Coalition of Delaware and La Esperanza over the Laurel Police Department’s sharing of information about Haitian residents with federal [...]
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Marie A. Whaley, 87
Marie A. Whaley of Laurel passed away on Feb. 16 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born on Oct. 7, 1938, in Laurel to the late Daniel J. Boyce and Dora [...]
Robert L. Thompson
Robert L. Thompson of Laurel passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones. Bob was born on Jan. 12, 1930, in Lykens, Pennsylvania, [...]
John W. Lawton
John W. Lawton, of Laurel, passed away on Feb. 2, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Jan. 11, 1942, in Ridgley, Md., to the late Lester and Doris [...]
Beatrice L. Wright, 85
Beatrice L. Wright of Laurel passed away on Feb. 4, 2026, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Clifford and Grace Lyons. Beatrice was a hard worker, with a strong work ethic; [...]