Laurel

NEW YEAR - Laurel Middle School staff is excited to get the year started making Ripples of Growth, and Waves of Success. More photos on page 23. Submitted photo

DELMAR NEW CENTURY - The Delmar New Century Club recently participated in the Back to School Bash sponsored by the Delmar Library. Organizations were present to hand out school supplies to children going back to school this year. There were back packs, notebooks, paper, folders and many other supplies available at no cost to the students. This is a yearly event held at the Library.

CHEERLEADERS - The Delmar High School cheerleaders look to pump up the crowd during last week’s season opening football game against Parkside. Photo by Mike McClure

Shirley O’Neal welcomes the public at an open house on Sept. 12 for the Tractor Barn Museum established by her late husband, Louis. Look for the Oliver tractor sign on the barn at 12537 Sycamore Road in Laurel.

WELCOME BACK - The 2026-27 Laurel Intermediate School staff was ready to welcome the students for a new year of school last week. Submitted photo

“STUFF THE BUS” DONATIONS - Nanticoke Rotary of Seaford and Laurel donated $6,000, evenly distributed among three nearby school districts to support their classroom supply efforts, also known as “Stuff the Bus.” The supplies are being used by classroom teachers to enhance the learning atmosphere for their students. Pictured shortly after receiving their checks from Nanticoke Rotary President, Dr. Tom Connar, at left, are (from left): Dr. Dawn Lybarger, principal, Woodbridge Middle School; Sarah McCabe, assistant principal, North Laurel Elementary; Dr. Sharon DiGirolamo, Rotary member and superintendent, Seaford School District; and Mike Greenlief, “Stuff the Bus” coordinator for Seaford Schools.