Dirty work

Heavy equipment and helping hands are giving Laurel’s baseball field a fresh start as generous donors and dedicated community members support a renovation project. Above, Nathan Schmitt pushes a mound of fresh dirt across the field with a bulldozer Wednesday afternoon, leveling the playing surface. Left, younger volunteers pitch in Saturday, trading bats and gloves for shovels as they help move dirt. Helping with the overhaul are (back row) Tate Patefield and Mack Spahr and (front row) Cade Harrington and Dex Spahr.