The American Legion Post 17 family of Lewes hopes that each of you will take a moment in your heart for the parents, siblings, spouses and friends of those who served. We at Post 17 can’t help but think of all the men and women who have gone to fight for this great nation and didn’t return home. We especially pay tribute to our local veterans and their families and friends.

In 2008, the Delaware legislature passed a requirement that 25% of our electricity should come from wind and solar power by 2025. Legislators back then were wise enough to protect electric consumers with a 3% cost cap on their electric bills. A recent Delmarva Power residential bill revealed that the average premium cost was $10 per month or 6%, double the cost cap.

I was concerned to see the news of Donald Trump’s trial, where prominent elected Republican officials stood at the New York City courthouse March 14 to call the trial a scam, accuse the judge of corruption without evidence and state many other untrue and politically motivated charges.

Dover City Council’s meeting May 14 featured several large agenda items. It saw not only the election of a council president in David Anderson but Mayor Robin R. Christiansen’s State of the City address, as well.

Delaware Technical Community College’s Charles L. Terry Jr. Campus in Dover celebrated its 56th commencement in front of an overflow crowd underneath a tent on campus May 13.

Delaware State University’s Class of 2024 suited up in their caps and gowns to take to the stage May 10 for its undergraduate commencement in Dover. Though there was wind and drizzle, spirits were bright, especially when university president Dr. Tony Allen announced that this year’s class is not only the biggest in history but also holds the highest collective GPA.