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Slip into 1920s with Cured Plate’s unique dining experience

Servers wearing 1920s attire. Light-up menus. Customer-designed charcuterie boards. The Cured Plate, which opened Feb. 13, is providing one of


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Terry Rogers posted at 2 months ago

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DMI shifts Third Thursday to First Friday

Downtown Milford Inc. recently changed its popular Third Thursday events to First Friday, partly because Friday kicks off the weekend


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Terry Rogers posted at 3 months ago

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Renovation complete on Watson-Carlisle House

Dan and Rhonda Bond got a surprise when they started renovating the 1855 Watson-Carlisle house. “When we began the renovation


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Terry Rogers posted at 3 months ago

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State programs like EDGE help women-owned businesses grow

WILMINGTON — When Ashlee Cooper was offered the opportunity to return to the teaching job she lost during the pandemic,


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Peter Osborne posted at 3 months ago

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Downtown Milford Inc. admin named interim director

Sara LeBright is already on a roll as interim director of Downtown Milford, Inc. “She has hit the ground running


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Katie Kazimir posted at 3 months ago

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10 Delaware companies win state EDGE grants

Ten Delaware companies have received state grants ranging from $32,000 to $100,000 to expand and improve their services or products.


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Betsy Price posted at 3 months ago

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Workforce development luncheon held in Milford

All business owners are trying to help the employees they grow, and to attract new workers, in order to expand


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Terry Rogers posted at 3 months ago

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Main Street America members visit local area as part of Thriving Communities

For two days in January, the Town of Slaughter Beach along with the City of Milford hosted visitors from Main


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Terry Rogers posted at 3 months ago

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Physical therapy, movement helps seniors thrive in retirement

Keep it moving — that’s the top tip for longevity from local experts to Delaware’s aging population. “As we get


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Katie Kazimir posted at 3 months ago

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Ribbon cutting planned for Stewart’s Gourmet Candies & Snow Cones

What began as a hobby after she purchased a food drying machine officially becomes a brick and mortar store on


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Terry Rogers posted at 4 months ago

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Parker Group celebrates first anniversary

The Parker Group opened their third location in Milford, taking over the first floor of what is known as the


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Terry Rogers posted at 4 months ago

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EDGE grant recipients open new print shop in Milford

In spring 2023, Brianna Westover and her husband, Ben Kepler, learned that they were recipients of an Encouraging Development, Growth


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Terry Rogers posted at 4 months ago

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600 Delawareans owed back wages; Here’s how to see if you are

Nearly 600 Delaware workers are owed approximately $398,000 in back wages recovered by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour…

Betsy Price posted at 4 months ago

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EDGE Grant workshop planned for January 31

The Economic Vitality Committee for Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) has arranged for a workshop that will provide details on the…

Terry Rogers posted at 4 months ago

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Cured Plate plans February opening

Liz Klingensmith has been creating beautiful charcuterie boards for some time, looking at the process as an art form. Besides…

Terry Rogers posted at 4 months ago

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Marvel Agency closes after 75 years

In what he says is a very bittersweet decision, Randy Marvel explained that, after 75 years, it was time to…

Terry Rogers posted at 4 months ago

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Conditional use approved for Southern States Milford

City Council approved a conditional use request for a new building they plan to construct across from their current location.…

Terry Rogers posted at 4 months ago

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Shawn Collins takes over State Farm office

When he learned that Mark Schanne was considering retiring after almost 40 years in business, Shawn Collins came to him…

Terry Rogers posted at 4 months ago

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Holistic healing center opens on Walnut Street

When she opened Stone and Sage in the former Lifecycle building, Cat Perfetti explained that she always dreamed of a…

Terry Rogers posted at 4 months ago

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Photographer expands to new studio

Deanna Michele calls herself the “small town girl who dreams big.” She began her artistic career attending culinary school but…

Terry Rogers posted at 4 months ago

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US Wind offers 5 Delaware beach towns $2 million each

A national offshore wind energy development company is making its case to Delaware’s coastal towns. US Wind, Inc. recently presented…

Jarek Rutz posted at 4 months ago

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Jammin’ January kicks off in downtown Milford

With the holiday season behind us, Downtown Milford, Inc. (DMI) hopes to keep the excitement going downtown with a brand…

Terry Rogers posted at 5 months ago

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Ribbon cutting held for new Life Enrichment Program Center at KSI

On Tuesday, December 12, Kent Sussex Industries (KSI) held a ribbon cutting for their newly renovated Life Enrichment Center. This…

Terry Rogers posted at 5 months ago

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Chasanov takes over at the helm of KSI

Heath Chasanov, who retired as superintendent of Woodbridge School District recently, began working as the new CEO of Kent Sussex…

Terry Rogers posted at 5 months ago

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    Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery at Bear Area AT&T Retailer

    The Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Bear area AT&T retailer that occurred on Sunday afternoon.
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    Council members sworn in at two meetings

    On Monday, May 6, Milford City Council members and a new mayor took their seats officially after being sworn in
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    More than 90 ‘edgers’ to rappel 17 stories as part of 13th ‘Over the Edge’ fundraiser 

    Over the Edge is the state’s only rappelling fundraising event of its kind. On Thursday, May 9, more than 90
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    Milford School District Announces Building-Level Teachers of the Year

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    Barratt’s Summer Worship Series 2024

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    Polls open Tuesday for school board elections

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