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 Delmar Commission (Md.) was updated on plans for the Mason Dixon Sports Complex during Monday’s meeting. Wicomico Parks and Recreation will soon have funding for the first phase of the project which will begin this fall.
By Tony E Windsor
The Laurel Town Council turned its attention to old business during its most recent meeting, addressing two issues that have been the subject of discussion for months: how the town handles requests for traffic changes and how its code defines farm […]
By Tony E Windsor
Laurel officials and residents were introduced to a major housing proposal recently that its developers say will help reshape the town’s future. “Neighborhood Partners,” a nonprofit housing and community development group based in Dover, outlined its plans for “Meadowview,” a 229-home […]
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 […]
