Laurel Public Library receives 2023 Library-Institutional Award at library association conference
The Laurel Public Library is not resting on its recent laurels, as they continue to reach out to the community. On May 12, the library was recognized at the Maryland Library Association/Delaware Library Association Conference, with the 2023 Library-Institutional Award. “We were surprised. We didn’t even know we were nominated,” said Laurel Public Library’s Director Gail Bruce. [...]
Laurel resident urges town to take action to address the violence, add police officers
Wayne Hooper is frustrated, angry and extremely heartbroken. He shared his emotions at a recent meeting of the Laurel Mayor and Council where he urged action be taken. [...]
State Street park re-dedication held Sunday in Delmar
The town of Delmar held a re-dedication ceremony for State Street Park last Sunday afternoon following a makeover which included a monument and bench in honor of fallen [...]
Laurel coaches, players remember Corey Mumford prior to celebration of life at school
The Laurel community is still reeling from the news that senior Corey Mumford was shot and killed. Last Sunday a celebration of life was held at Laurel Middle [...]
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Eleanor Lister Hickey, 96
Eleanor Lister Hickey, a lifelong resident of Seaford, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 20, 2023. She was involved in many activities during her lifetime including being active with [...]
Agnes Mae Quillen Collins, 102
Agnes Mae Quillen Collins passed away at her home in Delmar on May 19, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Calvin E. “Ned” and Beulah L. Trader Quillen of Taylorville, Md. She was [...]
Margaret Marie Nichols, 83
Margaret Marie Nichols of Seaford passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, surrounded by her family. Margaret was born on Feb. 28, 1940 in Indiana, the daughter of the late John and Elsie Stamper. [...]
Paul Henry Hastings, 83
Paul Henry Hastings died peacefully at his home in Bridgeville on Saturday, May 20, 2023, after losing his battle with cancer. He was born in Denton, Md., on Aug. 2, 1939 to the late Floyd P. [...]