DISTRICT CHAMPS - Shown (not in order) is the Delaware District III Laurel Minor League all-star baseball team: Anderson Callaway, Ace Moore, Jordan Matthews, Tyler Hassler, Malkye Louis, Connor Moore, Keegan Calloway, Owen Leibforth, Ethan West, Landon Givens, and Owen Stewart with coaches Chris Moore (manager), Dustin Moore, and Mike Hassler. Story on page 27. Photo by Mike McClure
The Laurel School District announced last week that the Laurel Senior High School has been approved to establish an Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program beginning with the 2027–2028 school year. “This marks a significant milestone for [...]
The Laurel School District announced last week that the Laurel Senior High School has been approved to establish an Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program beginning with the 2027–2028 school year.
“This marks a significant milestone for our district and creates […]
Lieberman Charities provides 142nd basketball court
By Mike McClure
A dream came true last Wednesday when the Dream Court ribbon-cutting and dedication was held at the Boys and Girls Club in Laurel. The outdoor basketball court became a reality through a partnership […]
By Mike McClure
New Delmar School Board member Jordan Johnson is welcomed to the board by Superintendent Dr. Michael Bleile during Tuesday’s meeting. Photo by Mike McClure Tuesday night’s Delmar School Board meeting was the first official […]
By Tony E. Windsor
Questions regarding financial oversight, audit compliance, transparency, and public participation continued to dominate discussion during the Laurel Mayor and Council meeting on Monday, June 15, as Mayor Carlos Oliveras and resident Sharon Ardisana offered differing perspectives on concerns first […]
By Tony E. Windsor
The town of Laurel recognized Town Manager Jamie Smith during its June 15 Mayor and Council meeting for reaching 30 years of service to the town. Smith, who officially reaches the milestone on July 1, was honored by local […]
By Mike McClure
During Tuesday night’s meeting, the Delmar School District recognized student Erin Jeon, recipient of one of only 500 National Junior Honor Society awards given in the country. Middle School Student of the Month winners and two school board members were also recognized […]
By Tony E. Windsor
Community leaders, elected officials, advocates, law enforcement representatives, educators, faith leaders and residents gathered in Laurel last Friday to mark Gun Violence Awareness Month and reaffirm a shared commitment to reducing violence and creating safer neighborhoods throughout Delaware. The […]
Graduates urged to be engaged, know their value
By Mike McClure
Last Thursday night, the 159 members of the Laurel High School class of 2026 received their diplomas during the school’s commencement ceremony. Also there were 35 members of the class of […]
By Mike McClure
Robin Breasure, who made great contributions to the Delmar community during her family’s ownership of the recently closed Bryan and Brittingham store, was saluted as this year’s Delmar Citizen of the Year last Thursday at the Delmar VFW. The annual […]
By Tony E. Windsor
Questions surrounding vacant housing enforcement, financial transparency, and overdue municipal audits dominated discussion during the Laurel Mayor and Council meeting Monday night as resident Sharon Ardisana delivered an extensive presentation challenging town leadership and administrative oversight.
Speaking during the public portion of […]
