Meet the new assistant golf pro at SDGC

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Sports

by David McCallum   Caden Stanley’s journey to being the new assistant golf professional at Southern Delaware Golf Club has been a circuitous one – much like a baseball player rounding the bases before sliding back into home safely. Fortunately, it’s a journey Stanley likely navigated numerous times as a second baseman and four-year letterman at Milford High School, where …

Bug and Bud Festival returns

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The popular Bug and Bud Festival will return to downtown Milford on Saturday, April 27 from 9 AM until 4 PM. The festival this year, along with its organizer, Downtown Milford, Inc. (DMI), will have a new look. “This year’s Bug and Bud Festival will recognize the 50th anniversary of the designation of the ladybug as the state bug, something …

Keep Kids Thriving Through Allergy Season

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health, Milford Headline Story

Staff Report It’s springtime – the flowers begin to open, beams of sunshine warm our skin, and the pleasant breeze seems to breathe life back into nature. Children are eager to play outside after the long, bitter winter. But this season comes with a catch – it can cause congestion, itchy eyes, and lots of sneezing. Bayhealth Otolaryngologist (ENT) Catherine Wright, …

MSD announces changes to MHS bus procedures

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Schools

Recently, Milford School District announced changes to their bus procedures for 11th and 12th graders at Milford High School. This change will take place for the 2024-25 school year. “Effective August 2024, all 11th and 12th grade students requiring bus transportation must opt-in,” Trish Gerken, Public Information Officer, said. “There is a form that must be completed for students to …

Meet your Milford Ward 3 and 4 City Council candidates

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

On April 27, registered voters in the City of Milford will go to the polls to elect the members of city council. All four wards as well as the mayor’s seat are contested this year. A Candidate Q&A is planned for Wards 3 and 4 on Tuesday, April 23 from 7 to 9 PM in the Milford High School auditorium …

Meet your Milford Ward 1 and 2 City Council candidates

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

On April 27, registered voters in the City of Milford will go to the polls to elect the members of city council. All four wards as well as the mayor’s seat are contested this year. A Candidate Q&A is planned for Wards 1 and 2 on Thursday, April 18 from 7 to 9 PM in the Milford High School auditorium …

Letter sent opposing Key Properties request to county

Terry RogersAbove the fold, Government, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

For the third time since 2018, Key Properties LLC is requesting land east of Route 1 near the Bayhealth Sussex Campus to be rezoned from agricultural to commercial. In 2018, Sussex County Council overruled their own Planning and Zoning Commission to deny a request to change the zone and, in 2022, the City of Milford denied a request to change …

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Caffrey arrested for MSD incident

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

Milford PD investigators apprehended Thomas Caffrey on 04/08/2024 during the morning hours after investigators did a routine check of his residence and located his 2012 Gray Nissan Titan pickup truck at the residence. Investigators were able to make contact with Caffrey at the residence and took him into custody without incident. Caffrey was charged with four counts of Harassment (Class …

Women’s Health: Tips to keep you well

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health, Milford Headline Story

Women face many challenges today, from managing the schedules of their family, creating healthy work-life balance while also focusing on their own selfcare. Unfortunately, when it comes to health, the busy lifestyle of most women today can cause minor health issues to become major.  Dr. Michelle Cooper, OB-GYN with Bayhealth explains why health screenings are critical for women. “Eating whole …

MPD provides update on weekend bomb threat

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

Planet Fitness along with other businesses within the Milford Plaza were declared safe by police personnel after responding to bomb threats over the weekend. It was determined there was no threat to Milford residents or visitors. This threat was part of a string of bomb threats made to Planet Fitness locations throughout the State. The businesses were turned back over …