Laurel
The Laurel High School band performs in the stands during last Friday’s home contest against Brandywine. Photo by Mike McClure
Laurel School District educators treated to spirited event on first day back to school
Laurel School District educators and other staff were treated to an unusual, spirited event to commemorate their first day back at school. On Tuesday, Aug. 27, during pre-school-year staff professional development, team building, and classroom planning and preparation workshops, the employees enjoyed an entertaining break. “It was the first day back for teachers,” District Superintendent Shawn Larrimore said. [...]
Laurel landlord frustrated about last year’s 30 percent tax hike
A Laurel landlord came before Mayor and Council recently to express concerns about the unusually high property tax increase implemented in last year’s town budget. He said he [...]
Britt’s Dutch Inn is now open in Laurel
They say good things are worth waiting for, western Sussex residents have been waiting for awhile for Britt’s Dutch Inn to reopen after fire caused the restaurant to [...]
Pair of old gas station properties, historic Rosemont home among current LRC projects
The intersection of E. Front Street and N. Central Ave. in Laurel once had three gas stations. Two of those three properties are now being developed by the [...]
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Cora H. Marian Holt
The Lord called Marian home on Sept. 4, 2024. Marian was born on July 31, 1931 to parents Ezekial and Maude Holder in Cambridge. She grew up in Vienna and graduated from Vienna High School. [...]
James Thomas Pearce, 87
James Thomas Pearce, 87, of Seaford passed away on Aug. 31, 2024 at Tidal Health Seaford. Jim was born Dec. 26, 1936 in Chicago, IL, the only child of James Willard and Della Kathryn (Melvin) [...]
William “Billy” C. Baker, 81
William “Billy” C. Baker of Laurel, passed away on Sept. 2, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Dec. 11, 1942 in Millsboro to the late Guy Baker, Sr. and Elva J. [...]
Bernadette “Bernie” Marie Kowalski
Bernadette “Bernie” Marie Kowalski has left behind a legacy of love and devotion that will forever be cherished in the hearts of those who knew her. On Aug. 26, 2024, the world lost a remarkable [...]