Delaware Arts & Culture: Fort Miles marked the 81st anniversary of Japan’s surrender with a Victory over Japan Day ceremony at Cape Henlopen State Park, honoring Delaware WWII veterans and the USS Missouri gun barrel on display. Local History & Community: This weekend, the Battle of Cooch’s Bridge anniversary continues with a Sept. 5 ceremony at Pencader Heritage Museum and a noon-to-3 p.m. shuttle tour/open house at the Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site, with music from the Uptown Strutters and games at the Cooch homestead. Music & Entertainment: OperaDelaware announced new board members and expanded staff positions, signaling growth for the company’s upcoming season. Sports & Local Pride: The Delaware Blue Coats are involved in a G League player-rights trade that sends Jameer Nelson Jr. to Delaware, keeping the affiliate’s roster pipeline active. Energy Costs: Delmarva Power’s rate increase request jumped from $68.6M to $75.8M, with the Public Advocate calling it the largest in Delaware history and warning of affordability impacts. Public Safety: A Delaware County DA charged a woman in a Little League check-forgery case, alleging more than $7,000 stolen via washed checks and deposits.