RED WHITE - Shown (l to r) with the Red White trophy are the Red team’s Brynnen “Buggy” Thompson, Laurel head coach Kevin Niblett, Superintendent Dr. Shawn Larrimore, and the White team’s Ashton Ayres-Lucas. More pictures on pages 4 and 20. Submitted photo
By Bernard W. Carr
Although the Laurel School District did not open for business for all students (PreK-12) until Tuesday, Sept. 1, Kingdom Life Family Ministries decided to welcome students and teachers back to school a few weeks early with their annual Welcome […]
By Tony E Windsor
A newly formed nonprofit dedicated to empowering Laurel’s young people introduced its mission to the community during the Aug. 17 meeting of Laurel Mayor and Council.
Representatives of the “Laurel Legacy Youth Foundation” presented the town with a banner […]
By Bernard W. Carr
The ARK Educational Resource Center, a non-profit organization located on 208 E. Front St., in Laurel, hosted its 12th annual “Back to School Jamboree” on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The well attended and free event was held at […]
By Tony E. Windsor
Laurel’s longest-serving mayor led the town for 22 years and remained active in education, civic organizations and community development. Former Laurel Mayor John Shwed, whose 22 years in office made him the longest-serving mayor in the town’s history, has died.
Shwed served […]
By Tony E. Windsor
Town Manager Jamie Smith presented an optimistic overview of Laurel’s economic development efforts Monday evening, telling members of the Laurel Mayor and Council that the town continues to make steady progress in attracting investment, supporting local businesses and positioning itself for […]
By Tony E. Windsor
The firm of Lank, Johnson & Tull, CPAs presented the town’s FY 2024 audit during the Monday, July 20, meeting of Laurel Mayor and Council. The audit covers the period from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and […]
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 […]
