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Pictured (not in order) are the Delmar Fire Company’s fire line officers who were sworn in last Monday: Fire Chief Justin Elliott, Deputy Chief Josh Joyner, First Assistant Chief Joe Morris, Jr., Second Assistant Chief Kyle Mitchell, and Captain Michael Copeland. Not pictured are Third Assistance Chief Artie Abbott and Lieutenant Jeremy Smith
Delmar School Board updated on plans for school operating referendum
By Mike McClure While the date and amount has not yet been set, the Delmar School District is planning to hold a referendum to increase the current expense tax rates to fund school operations. This comes after the state of Delaware denied the district’s Certificate of Necessity (CN) request for the second straight year. The CN would have [...]
Laurel Council moves forward on housing grant application
By Tony E. Windsor Town Manager Jamie Smith informed the Mayor and Council that the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has invited municipalities across the state to apply [...]
Nine years in, Laurel looks to update Downtown Development District
By Tony E. Windsor During the Monday, Oct. 20 meeting of Mayor and Council, Marie Townsend of the ROSSI Group delivered a presentation on the proposed renewal of [...]
Trap Pond looks to make a splash
By Mike McClure DNREC holds groundbreaking ceremony for new splash park On Monday, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Control (DNREC) held a ground-breaking ceremony for [...]
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June Bostick, 98
Mrs. June W. Bostick of Seaford, DE passed away peacefully Nov. 6, 2025 at the Manor House in Seaford. Born July 31, 1927, in Milford, DE, she was the daughter of the late Harry and [...]
Glenn McDowell, 78
Glenn McDowell of Greenwood passed away peacefully on Nov. 8, 2025. Born near Bridgeville, Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Anna McDowell; two children, Brian and Lori; a granddaughter, Courtney McDowell; [...]
Paul Snyder, Jr., 72
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul L. Snyder Jr., lovingly known as “Skip,” who left us peacefully on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. After passing from complications of Parkinson’s Disease, [...]
Janet Virginia Musser, 82
Janet Virginia Musser of Laurel went home to be with Jesus on Nov. 7, 2025 at 2:45 a.m. at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Md. in the arms of her beloved granddaughter. She was born [...]