Milford lawmaker says proposal would reward extra hours worked by nurses, factory workers, first responders, and tradesmen DOVER — State Rep. Bryan Shupe introduced new legislation designed to provide tax relief for Delaware workers who put in long hours to support their families and keep businesses and essential services running. Shupe, a Republican representing the Milford South and Ellendale area, …
Correction: All Milford voters will decide between longtime Milford educator Cynthia McKenzie and challenger Nik Dutta-Roy on May 12 MILFORD — All Voters in the Milford School District can vote on Tuesday! NOT just residents of Area C as previousily reported. The race is between a longtime educator with nearly four decades of experience in the district and a first-time …
Shupe–Smith primary highlights sharp contrasts — and a familiar reminder that every vote counts MILFORD, Del. — A closely watched Republican primary rematch is taking shape in Delaware’s 36th House District, where incumbent Bryan Shupe will again face challenger Patrick Smith — this time with a clear message hanging over the race: voters, not candidates, will decide what comes next. …
No candidates filed — now the city is calling on residents to step up MILFORD, Del. — Here’s something you don’t see every day: a seat on the City of Milford City Council is open — and right now, no one is running for it. That’s why the city has scheduled a special election for Saturday, June 13, 2026, to …
Living history event connects Sussex County stories to Delaware’s 250th commemoration GEORGETOWN, Del. — As Delaware communities lean into a renewed focus on local history tied to the upcoming United States Semiquincentennial, the Georgetown Historical Society is inviting the public to step back in time during its Civil War Days open house on Saturday, May 16. The event will take …
EHRI, based at the Milford campus, is pleased to announce enrollment opportunities in May! MILFORD, Del. — A $1.25 million federal grant awarded several months ago is positioning the Milford Wellness Village as a central hub for expanded mental health education services across Delaware, with Education Health & Research International leading the effort. EHRI, which is headquartered at the Wellness …
Certified results: Pletcher received 72 votes, ahead of Kimberly Wills with 31 votes and Desiray Anderson with 19. MILFORD, Del. — Marianina Pletcher has been elected to the Milford City Council, securing a two-year term after finishing first in a three-candidate race for Ward 2 in the city’s April 25 municipal election. The election coincided with Milford’s annual Bug & …
Organizers of the Bud & Bug Festival thank volunteers, community leaders, and participants! MILFORD, Del. — More than 3,000 people filled downtown Milford this weekend for the annual Bug & Bud Festival, as residents and visitors turned out in strong numbers despite cooler-than-usual spring temperatures. Event organizers said the turnout and atmosphere reflected the strength of the community, with families, …
LEWES, Del. — The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Chapter is inviting caregivers from across Sussex County to attend its annual Dementia Caregiver Symposium on Tuesday, May 12, offering practical tools, expert guidance, and peer support at a time when the demands on caregivers continue to rise statewide. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lewes …
“We are Milford Day” is open to the community on Saturday, April 18th, from 10:00 – 2:00. MILFORD, Del. (April 17, 2026) — The Milford School District is making final preparations for “We Are Milford Day,” a district-wide celebration set for Saturday that will bring together students, families and the broader community for a day of connection and school pride. …
