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Perfect Weather, Packed Streets Mark Milford Riverwalk Freedom Festival Success

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MILFORD — Downtown Milford sparkled under perfect skies Saturday as thousands of visitors packed Walnut Street, Washington Street and the Mispillion Riverwalk for the 2025 Milford Riverwalk Freedom Festival. The all-day celebration of music, food, and community spirit delivered on every promise—and then some. “This is one of Milford’s best days of the year!” said Pat Abel, board president of …

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Milford Football Scores 35 in First Win against Woodbridge since 2017

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Milford (1-2) defeated Woodbridge (1-2) Friday night behind a four-touchdown performance by junior running back Andrew Sivels. By Ryan Colasanti, contributing Journalist GREENWOOD, DE — Milford running back Andrew Sivels settled two yards behind his quarterback in the pistol formation with his pink gloves resting on his knees. Buccaneer quarterback Cayden Jarrett received the snap and turned toward Sivels. Sivels …

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Delaware LIVE Football Game of the Week: Milford and WoodBridge Meet in a Class 2A Clash

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Milford Buccaneers Searching For First Win of the Season By Ryan Colasanti The Milford Buccaneers will travel to Greenwood, Delaware, for a matchup with the Woodbridge Blue Raiders, Friday night. The Buccaneers are searching for their first win this season after a tough two-point defeat to Conrad in their home opener and a road loss against Indian River last week. …

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Milford Chamber Sets Final Schedule for Saturday’s Riverwalk Freedom Festival

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The final Milford Riverwalk Freedom Festival Schedule of Events 2025 MILFORD – Downtown Milford will come alive this Saturday as the Milford Riverwalk Freedom Festival returns with a full day of music, food, crafts, and family fun along Walnut Street, Washington Street, and the Mispillion Riverwalk. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM) and Milford Parks & …

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Downtown Milford Inc. Announces Fall (& Holiday) Event Schedule

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Mark Your Calendar for Milford First Friday, City of Milford Annual Tree Lighting and the Holiday Stroll and Christmas Market Milford, Del. — Downtown Milford’s fall season is officially underway following a successful Downtown Milford Promotions Marketing Committee Meeting held yesterday, Sept. 23, 2025. The virtual session brought together community members, business owners, and volunteers to finalize plans for a …

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Milford Mourns the Passing of Beloved Citizen Louis “Dick” Carpenter, Jr.

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MILFORD, Del. (Sept. 11, 2025) — The Milford community is remembering Louis “Dick” Henry Carpenter, Jr., a Navy veteran, longtime local businessman, and dedicated community supporter, who passed away Sept. 9 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus. He was 79. Carpenter, born in Milford in 1945, spent more than 30 years with Milford Fertilizer, a family business founded by his father. Even …

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Alzheimer’s cases continue to climb in Delaware; Walk to End Alzheimer’s returns to Rehoboth Beach in early October

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REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (Sept. 8, 2025) — Delaware has seen a sharp rise in Alzheimer’s cases and deaths over the past two decades, a trend that continues to weigh heavily on families and the state’s healthcare system. Advocates hope events like the Southern Delaware Walk to End Alzheimer’s, scheduled for Oct. 4 in Rehoboth Beach, will help raise awareness and …

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The Farmer and The Chef Brings Local Flavors, Community Spirit to Milford

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MILFORD, Del. (Sept. 7, 2025) — This week in Milford, the Food Bank of Delaware is setting the table for one of its most anticipated community gatherings: The Farmer and The Chef, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 11, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at its Milford Branch, 102 Delaware Veterans Blvd. The annual benefit pairs the artistry of local chefs with …

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Bayhealth Brings Free Breast Exams to Milford Residents This Fall

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MILFORD, Del. (Sept. 4, 2025) — Milford residents will have multiple opportunities this fall to receive free breast exams and health support services as Bayhealth’s mobile health unit makes local stops as part of its “Go Pink! Grow Hope” initiative. The Bayhealth Cancer Institute is offering no-cost, no-referral, no-insurance-required breast exams to increase access to preventive care and highlight the …

Yes2Health Fall Programs Bring Free Nutrition and Wellness Classes to Sussex County

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MILFORD — The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) is inviting Kent and Sussex County residents to join its Yes2Health program this fall, offering free virtual health education and cooking classes designed to help people live healthier, more active lives. The 10-week programs, starting in September, focus on nutrition, fitness, and wellness. DBCC leaders say the mission is to give Delawareans …