CHECK PRESENTATION - Pictured at the Laurel Senior Center as the Freeman Foundation presented a check to the center are: Patti Grimes, Michelle Freeman, Penny Duncan, Donna Andrew and Nick Freeman. Duncan and Andrew accepted the check on behalf of the LSC. Submitted photo
By Carson Williamson
The two largest power suppliers in the state are Delaware Electric Cooperative and Delmarva Power. Consisting of 85 percent of the state’s electric load, these two suppliers are at the forefront in dealing with problems involving electric consumption and potential issues from […]
By Mike McClure
After serving as an elementary school chorus teacher in the Laurel School District for the past three years, Laurel graduate Harley Tuck is the new band director at the Laurel Middle/High School. Tuck takes over at her alma mater following the retirement […]
Spotlight Delaware, a nonprofit news organization focused on public policy reporting, is expanding its efforts to report on southern Delaware with three new team members dedicated to covering the region. They are seeking feedback from residents of Kent and Sussex [...]
Spotlight Delaware, a nonprofit news organization focused on public policy reporting, is expanding its efforts to report on southern Delaware with three new team members dedicated to covering the region. They are seeking feedback from residents of Kent and Sussex counties about their news and […]By Carson Williamson
In order to address the ongoing energy problem, DEMEC (Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation), DEC (Delaware Electric Co-op), and Delmarva Power have been working to expand their infrastructure and look towards the future of power generation to meet the needs of Delawareans across […]
By Lynn Schofer
The ARK’s 11th Annual Back to School Jamboree and Backpack Giveaway was held on Saturday in Janosik Park in Laurel. The park was filled with local volunteers handing out school supplies, providing information on available services, cooking hamburgers, and encouraging everyone to […]
By Tony E Windsor
In response to the recent county-wide property reassessment completed by Sussex County, the town of Laurel is taking steps to protect residents from a dramatic spike in property taxes. During a recent meeting, the Mayor and Council were briefed by town […]
By Carson Williamson
According to studies performed by Construction Coverage utilizing data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in the past decade, there has been a growth of 14.4 percent in total housing units in Delaware, with 8.5 percent of […]
By Tony E Windsor
The Laurel Mayor and Council recently presented a tribute recognizing the contributions of Corporal LaShawn Handy, the Laurel Police Department’s School Resource Officer. The tribute, delivered by Mayor Carlos Oliveras, highlighted Handy’s “unwavering dedication” to bridging the gap between law enforcement […]
By Carson Williamson
The local chapter of the Ford Model A Club, known as Delmarva A’s, held its annual picnic on July 19. The club, devoted to an appreciation and love of the Ford Model A automobile, was started by Andrew Pogan. Along with […]
By Mike McClure
Delmar community members came out in support of Delmar baseball head coach and teacher Jordan Johnson at last Tuesday’s Delmar School Board meeting. The board was also updated on the certificate of necessity application to the state.
Johnson was recently terminated by the […]
