FOURTH OF JULY - Laurel's 15th annual Fourth of July celebration is set for Saturday, starting with a 7:30 a.m. prayer breakfast at the Georgia House Restaurant and finishing with the fireworks demonstration at dusk. In addition there is a carnival, a parade at 10 a.m. and other events all day long.

Photo by Cassie Richardson

Landlords in Laurel oppose proposed conditions of rental dwellings licensing

DELMAR COUNCIL - The Delmar Joint Council was updated on a proposal for a new house design in the Wood Creek development during its meeting last Monday night. Page 5

LAUREL COUNCIL - two Laurel Council members have opposed the passing of the town's new fiscal year budget. Page 10

CELEBRATE - Laurel's Independence Day celebration begins Saturday with a Prayer Breakfast and concludes with spectacular fireworks. Page 8

POLICE - A knife thrown at a courthouse strikes and injures a five-year-old child. Page 35

FAME - Opening for the display focusing on sports heroes from Sussex County features some special appearances. Page 46

RIVERFEST - Looking ahead to next weekend, the Seaford Riverfest program is inside this edition.

ALL-STARS - The Laurel 9-10 year-old all-star softball team celebrates its District III championship following Sunday's win over Woodbridge in the championship game.