American Legion raffle supports youth activities

Proceeds and donations will be used to support community youth activities and the Jack Reese Scholarship Fund

Two people holding envelopes and packets outside a house.

Eric Peters, left, is his son David, a junior at Dover High School, were the winners.

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Published April 1, 2026 - 11:06 a.m.

The Dover American Legion Post 205 recently sold raffle tickets for a $400 gift certificate to Buehler’s in Dover. The winner was Eric Peters. Pictured with Peters is his son David, a junior at Dover High School.

Proceeds and donations will be used to support community youth activities and the Jack Reese Scholarship Fund.

The post thanked the community for its continued support of local projects and said all funds will be used only for area projects.

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