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 Mike McClure The Laurel High Drama Club performed The Wizard of Oz in shows last Friday through Sunday in the Jason Rogers Concert Hall/Auditorium. It was the school’s first performance in seven years.
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By Laura Hambrick
It all started with a phone call. Jeff Evans, retired from teaching at Cape Henlopen High School, contacted Laurel School District Superintendent Dr. Shawn Larrimore with a question. Evans, who had previously participated in annual mock trial competitions […]
By Tony E. Windsor
A Laurel resident is urging town officials to address safety concerns on a little-known dirt roadway at the edge of town, citing increased traffic and hazardous conditions.
During the public participation portion of the Laurel Mayor and Council meeting […]
By Tony E. Windsor
Two immigrant advocacy organizations appeared before the Laurel Mayor and Council recently, saying their goal is to build stronger relationships with local government and help newcomers better navigate life in Delaware.
The representatives attended the meeting at the invitation of […]
By Tony E. Windsor
Laurel took another step toward strengthening public safety and community engagement during the Feb. 17 meeting of the Laurel Mayor and Council, as Ron Handy formally introduced the town to the Group Violence Intervention (GVI) program and its expanded local […]
By Tony E Windsor
Laurel continues to see movement on several commercial and residential development projects, Town Manager Jamie Smith reported during the Feb. 17 meeting of the Laurel Mayor and Council.
Among the most visible projects is a planned McDonald’s on the Truitt […]
By Carson Williamson
Serving the mid-Delmarva area and operating out of Seaford, Love INC of Mid Delmarva (Love INC.) serves as one of the top organizations to aid those struggling with homelessness. With dozens of churches and other organizations serving as partners and […]
The Laurel School District’s current operating expense referendum, which took place on Monday, failed with 612 voting for it and 1,113 voting against it (unofficial results). If approved, it would have increased the tax rate by $0.0742 per $100 of assessed value for […]
By Tony E. Windsor
Concerns raised by the Haitian Coalition of Delaware and La Esperanza over the Laurel Police Department’s sharing of information about Haitian residents with federal authorities have intensified local scrutiny of how the town of Laurel oversees cooperation between its police […]
By Tony E Windsor During the most recent Laurel Mayor and Council meeting, held Jan. 20, Town Manager Jamie Smith presented a management report outlining development activity along U.S. Route 13, continued efforts to advance the Ramble Walkway despite railroad access […]
