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It’s interesting to see how the planet savers are now looking at the downsides of electric vehicle ownership. In addition to the high cost of extra electricity usage, hybrid drivers are now …
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9/24/25
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We bought a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid to improve the environment. Now, we are being penalized for driving it, saving gas and reducing pollution.
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9/23/25
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An internet article dated Sept. 19 was titled, “Pessimism about the direction of the country is growing among Republicans.” It is on The Associated Press-NORC poll website.
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By Arthur E. Sowers
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9/23/25
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The new $60 annual fee on non-plug-in hybrid and other electric vehicles, under House Bill 164, is penalizing Delawareans who purchased them to do the right thing and help reduce the impact of fossil fuel use.
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9/23/25
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A common theme throughout the first nine months of President Donald Trump’s second term has been targeting those he disagrees with and limiting access to information on topics he does not support.
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By Mike Brickner
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9/23/25
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The First Amendment to the Constitution says a lot: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
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By Dr. Joseph C. Zingaro
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9/22/25
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There is an old proverb that states, “A man is known by the company he keeps.” A little Google search shows that this saying originated over 2,500 years ago, with an Aesop fable titled, “The Ass and His Purchaser.”
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9/22/25
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In 1972, the state began tracking the number of hunting licenses sold. The amount reached a peak in 1975, at around 30,000. That rate began to steadily decline a decade later and has remained static at approximately 20,000 annually for the past two decades. It dropped to 15,399 in 2024.
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By Pat Emory
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9/22/25
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I’m writing in response to an Opinion by Dover Police Chief Thomas A. Johnson Jr. (“Dover chief reflects on agency’s 100 years”). It’s good to hear from you, but I think one important word was left out: loyal.
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9/19/25
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Each Sept. 17, we observe Constitution Day to honor the founding document that defines our democratic republic. It is a moment to reflect on the principles of equality and representation, which our nation was built upon.
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9/19/25
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When you leave your house, the destination shouldn’t always be a store. Living in the capital of the First State is great if you’re ready to settle down and retire, but if you are entering your teen years, you begin to realize that there isn’t much for you to do.
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By Jordan Davis
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9/19/25
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The state of Delaware’s budget has gone from $1 billion in 2001 to $3.63 billion in 2009 to $4.4 billion in 2020 to $6.5 billion in 2025. No, I do not think any free meals should be given to students who can afford to pay for them (“Universal free school breakfast coming to schools”).
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9/19/25
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Dover’s Parks, Recreation and Community Enhancement Committee voted 8-1 on Sept. 9 to approve the active recreation plan for a proposed mixed-use building, though there was some dissent.
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9/19/25
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A Smyrna School District funding source was shuttered via a Town Council vote Aug. 18. With a unanimous decision, the district’s receipt of impact fees from residential builders ended indefinitely, after a 30-day moratorium that had been placed in July.
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9/19/25
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Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., is reacting to the reevaluation of vaccines (“As confusion surrounds federal vaccine policies, Delaware leaders push to ensure access"). What is wrong with it? With the COVID-19 vaccine, we were told falsehoods. The government shut down churches and schools, yet liquor stores were open.
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9/19/25
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Delaware State University is undertaking a significant transformation project for its sports facilities, to the tune of $125 million. Plans call for a new field house, renovations to Alumni Stadium and the eventual construction of a convocation center. How do you feel about the upgrades? Are these changes needed? Are there others you would suggest?
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9/19/25
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I read with interest the recent Opinion concerning an additional fee for owners of alternate fuel vehicles (“Is the new alternative fuel vehicle fee fair?”).
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9/18/25
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In response to the Opinion by Andrew Siegel, it was a good article, and I’d like to add a couple of points (“Is the new alternative fuel vehicle fee fair?”).
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9/18/25
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Dover has always been more than a place on the map; it is the heart of our state and the community we proudly call home. Over the past several years, we have taken bold steps to ensure that the city is a safe and welcoming community. We are also positioning Dover for lasting prosperity.
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By Mayor Robin R. Christiansen
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9/18/25
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The United States is currently at a crossroad. We are the most divided that we have been, as a government and a people, since the Civil War. The question everyone asks is: Who is to blame? Is it the left? Is it the right? Is it the media?
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By Dennis Broomell
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9/18/25
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