CHARITY LODGE - From left, Noble Grand Scott Allen of Charity Lodge No 27 with new members, David Wayne Simpler, Scott Whaley, Joe Millman, sponsor Brent Nichols, state membership chairman Richard Scott and co-chairman Joe Messick. Also joining were Mike Mercer and Stan Hardesty.

Photo by Pat Murphy

Development with amphitheater proposed during Delmar meeting

AGRICULTURE - Poultry summit addresses challenges facing industry. Page 8

BUDGET - Governors proposal supports job growth and education. Page 9

AWARDS - DDA honors two Greenwood farms with top awards. Page 10

EVICTION - Five Sussex County families face eviction from apartment complex. Page 12

EDUCATION - Laurel Secondary Schools to hold Informational Meetings. Page 12

BENEFIT - Proceeds from Bandstand will benefit cardiac facility. Page 17

HEALTH - Nanticoke Health Services promotes heart health. Page 36

FICTION - Special series inspired by the life of Harriet Tubman. Page 40

SURPLUS - Sussex County records $3.4 million surplus. Page 41

COMEBACK - The Laurel boys basketball team rallied from a double digit deficit to defeat Delaware Military Academy with a buzzer beater last week. Page 24

CATS AND DOGS - The Delmar wrestling team hosted Laurel last Wednesday. Dakota Harmon, who recently became the Wildcats career wins leader was honored prior to the match. Stories on pages 24 and 26

STARS OF THE WEEK - A Laurel wrestler and a Delmar wrestler are this weeks Laurel Stars of the Week. Page 27