Staff Writers
Obituaries
Winter 2024 Because Voices of Laurel is a quarterly publication, obituaries are compiled over the course of each issue every three...
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Rick McGill
“We had a guy...”
Tales From the Laurel Police Department This continuing series is an uncomplicated string of personal war stories from my time at a small...
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Pete Lewnes
The Big Tree ... Before It Grew
The photo below was given to me by my neighbor Art Souder, and is the earliest image I’ve seen of the Kluckhuhn family tree—which, of...
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Angela Latham Kozlowski
Hidden History of Howard County
New book about Howard County history written by Voices of Laurel contributor and son Curiosity surrounding an old iron bridge they would...
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Kevin Leonard
New Book by Laurel’s Jim Clash
A new book by frequent Voices of Laurel contributor, Forbes magazine writer, and Laurel High School graduate (Class of 1973) Jim Clash...
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Kevin Leonard
A Conversation With... Mayor Keith Sydnor
Keith Sydnor was elected Mayor of Laurel in November 2023, becoming the first African American to hold the office. This interview took...
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Mark J. Stout, Ph.D.
The History of Desegregation in Howard County
Those of us who live in Howard County are fortunate to be able to send our children to a widely diverse school system in terms of...
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Tom Dernoga
From the Office of Council Member Tom Dernoga
2024 Gavel Exchange On Tuesday, December 5, the County Council convened to elect a new County Chair and Vice Chair for Legislative Year...
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John Mewshaw
Sports Card Heroes
A Main Street presence for over thirty years, the sports memorabilia store Sports Card Heroes is trading owners.
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Charles H. Clyburn
Mr. & Mrs. Businesses on Main Street
We have known about “Mom and Pop” businesses throughout history, but this is about a Mr. and Mrs. business venture. Mr. (Tony Basim) and...
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Kevin Leonard
My First Movie Premiere
In addition to my work with The Laurel History Boys, I do historical research as a consultant. Most of my clients are filmmakers and book...
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Kevin Leonard
History Crumbs
These short bits of history tend to pile up as I do more research on various topics. Unless otherwise credited, all quotes are from the...
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Richard Friend
Shoes to Die For
Laurel Noir is a series focused on historic crimes and the darker underside of our hometown.
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Diane Mezzanotte
South Laurel
Local news covering Laurel Lakes, Victoria Falls, Oakcrest, Montpelier, and the Route 197 corridor
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Brenda Zeigler-Riley
Russett/Maryland City
Local news covering the Russett and Maryland City areas
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Staff Writers
First Annual Voices of Laurel Awards
New Award Seeks to Recognize Extraordinary Local Residents and Businesses
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Staff Writers
City Beat
A roundup of local events and announcements, compiled by Voices of Laurel staff
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