Laurel
Governor meets with Laurel leaders to see what is being done to combat gun violence
By Mike McClure Delaware Governor Matt Meyer came to New Zion United Methodist in Laurel last Friday to see what community leaders are doing to combat gun violence. The town saw four of its young people die in separate shootings in 2023, one of which took place in Georgetown. “There is nothing more important than making sure that [...]
Delmarva Christian Schools hold groundbreaking for united campus
By Mike McClure The Delmarva Christian Schools held a groundbreaking last Tuesday for a $30 million expansion project to bring together their schools in Milton and Georgetown on [...]
Laurel graduates told to be bold, be the change
By Mike McClure The 167 members of Laurel High School’s graduating class of 2025 earned over $3.8 million in scholarships. “This class didn’t just show up, they showed [...]
Samuel O’Neal set to begin 12 month fellowship in Australia following graduation from Temple University
By Mike McClure Laurel native and Delmar High School and Temple University graduate Samuel O’Neal has been on quite a ride in recent years, from internships in [...]
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Lorraine Hitchens, 90
Lorraine Hitchens passed away on May 24, 2025. The service to celebrate her life will be Saturday, June 7 at the United Deliverance Bible Center, 532 W. 7th St. Laurel, DE 19956 with a viewing [...]
Lorene J. Foskey, 96
Lorene J. Foskey of Seaford, formerly of Georgetown, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. Lorene was born in Ohio on May 31, 1929, the daughter of the [...]
Quentin Vernon Welch, 93
Quentin Vernon Welch of Seaford passed away surrounded by family on June 6, 2025. He was born on Jan. 29, 1932, in Laurel. After graduating from Laurel High, he worked for the Dupont Plant in Seaford [...]
David Evans, 66
David Evans of Laurel passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025 at Bayhealth Kent Campus, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Sept. 15, 1958, in Seaford, he was the son of the late David [...]