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ESCORT- The American flag reflects in the windshield of the hearse carrying Cpl. Keith Heacook as it makes its way toward the Delmar Police Department last Sunday during the dignified police escort from Baltimore. Photo by Russell Taylor
Governor Carney, DPH Announce Major Changes to COVID-19 Restrictions
Effective May 21, most capacity restrictions lifted; Delawareans should follow CDC mask guidance outdoors; larger events [...]
Delmar Police Department, community mourns the loss of Cpl. Keith Heacook
During a press conference called by the Delaware State Police on Wednesday, April [...]
Laurel council addresses a second request for a street speed reduction
Laurel Town Council has taken action to address concerns about traffic safety that was brought up by one of its members back in January. During the Monday, April 19 meeting of Laurel Mayor and Council, the council voted unanimously to reduce the speed along Cooper Street from 25 mph to 15 mph and [...]
Laurel mayor expresses appreciation for work of the Laurel Police Department
The Laurel Police Department was recognized during a recent Mayor and Council meeting for crime and public safety efforts in recent weeks. Laurel Mayor John Shwed expressed his [...]
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visits Laurel Elementary School
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona kicked off his “Help is Here” school reopening tour with a visit to Laurel Elementary School last Wednesday in Laurel. After touring [...]
Hearn retires as educator, athletic director after 30 years with Delmar School District
As Delmar athletic director and driver’s education teacher David Hearn sifted through 30 years of accumulated mementos in his office, he remembered many of his current and past [...]
OBITS
Corporal Keith Andrew Heacook
Corporal Keith Andrew Heacook, badge number 913-10, answered his final call of duty on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Born on Dec. 7, 1966 in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, he was the youngest of seven children. [...]
Joseph Paul Smith, 82
Joseph Paul Smith of Laurel passed away on April 28, 2021 at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. Born in Federalsburg, he was the son of the late Joseph W. Smith and Helen Swift Smith. Paul [...]
Charlotte Ellen Todd, 84
Charlotte Ellen Todd of Laurel passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2021.Born in Sharptown, she was the daughter of the late George Vincent and Laura Louise Jones Vincent. Charlotte was a loving wife, [...]
Everett P. O’Neal, 65
Everett P. O’Neal of Seaford passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. He was born on Sept. 22, 1955, son of the late Preston and Mary O’Neal. He worked as a mill [...]