ARK Executive Director Joyce Sessoms (l) presents Josue Valaquez (c) and his mother with prizes for winning the kid and adult limbo contest. Photo by Bernard W. Carr
By Tony E. Windsor
Community leaders, elected officials, advocates, law enforcement representatives, educators, faith leaders and residents gathered in Laurel last Friday to mark Gun Violence Awareness Month and reaffirm a shared commitment to reducing violence and creating safer neighborhoods throughout Delaware. The […]
Graduates urged to be engaged, know their value
By Mike McClure
Last Thursday night, the 159 members of the Laurel High School class of 2026 received their diplomas during the school’s commencement ceremony. Also there were 35 members of the class of […]
By Mike McClure
Robin Breasure, who made great contributions to the Delmar community during her family’s ownership of the recently closed Bryan and Brittingham store, was saluted as this year’s Delmar Citizen of the Year last Thursday at the Delmar VFW. The annual […]
By Tony E. Windsor
Questions surrounding vacant housing enforcement, financial transparency, and overdue municipal audits dominated discussion during the Laurel Mayor and Council meeting Monday night as resident Sharon Ardisana delivered an extensive presentation challenging town leadership and administrative oversight.
Speaking during the public portion of […]
By Mike McClure
Last month’s Laurel School Board meeting, which took place April 15, included recognition of three groups of students. The recognitions were to continue with this month’s meeting, scheduled to take place on Wednesday.
First up were the North Laurel Early Learning Academy’s top […]
By Tony E Windsor
A regional energy initiative is expanding into Laurel, offering residents a comprehensive set of services designed to reduce utility costs, improve home efficiency, and strengthen overall community safety.
The effort is part of “Project Safe Neighborhoods,” a multi-faceted program led by the […]
By Mike McClure
The Delmar School Board election will take place on May 12 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Candidates Neil Baker, Shawn Brittingham, and Jordan Johnson are running for a pair of open seats (four-year terms) on the Delmar School Board […]
By Mike McClure
The Laurel Little League season kicked off with a day parade and opening day ceremony last Friday night. The league dedicated the Major League all-star softball field in memory of Wayne Price, who was also named the league’s Volunteer of the Year.
The […]
By Ali Nicole
April’s Mayor and Council Meeting pressed forward on updates and multiple resolutions to impact town infrastructure, commerce and community-building. The effects of last Monday evening’s discussions and voting will be felt in both the short and long term for residents as the […]
By Mike McClure
Robin Breasure didn’t have time to join community organizations; she worked six days a week managing Bryan and Brittingham. But, under her leadership, the business made a large impact on the community in many ways. For her contributions to support Delmar […]
