Laurel
Paul L. Dunbar ‘Public Facility, Public Safety Building’ about done
The Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary School building that currently houses Children & Families First’s “Telemon” early education center, will soon have a new tenant and a new name. During the recent Laurel Mayor and Council meeting, Town Manager Jamie Smith gave an update of the status of renovations at the building. She said that work has progressed and [...]
Laurel town manager seeks council input in addressing marijuana sales
Laurel officials are being asked by town management to consider how the municipality will address potential marijuana retail sales in the future. Town Manager Jamie Smith brought back [...]
Blessing of Tidewater Park will signal the official public opening of Laurel park
After several years of piece-meal construction at the parcel of land located along Central Avenue now known as Tidewater Park, town officials are announcing a special ribbon cutting. [...]
Delmar senior Mustafa Kilicarslan pursues high school, college degrees at the same time
Delmar senior Mustafa Kilicarslan, Jr. likes to be challenged. Next spring he will walk the stage at two graduations, at Delmar High School and Wor-Wic Community College, after [...]
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Joseph Anthony Houtman, Sr.
Joseph Anthony Houtman, Sr. entered into God’s Kingdom on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, after passing away peacefully at home in his sleep. With his life journey spanning nearly a century, we are moved by his [...]
Albert Wesley Wilkerson, 76
Albert Wesley Wilkerson of Laurel passed away on Oct. 4, 2024 at his home. Albert was born in Dagsboro to the late Leon Wilkerson, Sr. and Sarah Wilkerson. He worked for Bergey’s Truck Center in [...]
MaryLee LeCates, 97
MaryLee LeCates of Seaford and formerly of Laurel earned her wings and was called home to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior where she was reunited with her loving husband, Norman, on Monday, [...]
James “Punch” Whaley, Sr., 90
James “Punch” Whaley, Sr. of Laurel passed away on Oct. 24, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 30, 1934, to the late Hayward Thomas Whaley and Meridith [...]