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Milford Area Students Shine in Blue-Gold All-Star Football Week; Scrimmage Set for Tonight at Milford High

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MILFORD, Del. (June 18, 2025) — As the countdown continues to Friday’s 69th annual Delaware Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game, Milford High School is proudly represented both on and off the field. The Gold Team, featuring top high school players from across Southern Delaware, is deep into practice this week at the University of Delaware—and tonight, fans will have a chance …

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Private Grant Fuels Community-Led Hunger Relief in Milford

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Milford Advocacy for the Homeless Receives $6,000 to Expand Harvest Hub Program Milford, DE — Milford Advocacy for the Homeless, Inc. (MAH) has received a $6,000 grant from the Burke & Herbert Bank Foundation to expand its Harvest Hub: Nutrition for All initiative—a locally driven hunger relief program that’s proving more nimble and effective than traditional government systems. Unlike federal …

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Milford Rotary Club to Host Centennial Celebration Dinner June 21

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Tickets on sale now for a night of dinner, dancing, and a century of service MILFORD, Del. — The Milford Rotary Club will mark a historic milestone with a Centennial Celebration Dinner on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Big Oyster Brewery in Milford. The event will honor 100 years of service, leadership, and community-building, and tickets …

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Downtown Milford Earns National Reaccreditation for Main Street Excellence

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MILFORD, Del. June 5, 2025 — Downtown Milford, Inc. has once again been recognized nationally, earning reaccreditation status from Main Street America for its continued excellence in downtown revitalization and economic development. The Delaware made the announcement on the Main Street Program, operated by the Delaware Division of Small Business, during its quarterly meeting—held fittingly in Milford’s own Police Department Community …

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Marjorie Reichhold

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  September 5, 1923 ~ May 19, 2025 (age 101) Marjorie M. Reichhold, formerly Marjorie L. McDonough, died on Tuesday, May 19, at Bayhealth General Hospital Kent Campus, Dover, at the age of 101. Marjorie was born on September 5, 1923, in Gary, IN and she moved to Milford, DE from Pittsburgh, PA in 1953. She was the daughter of the late …

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Christine (Kircher) Churches

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October 8, 1970 — May 19, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Christine (Kircher) Churches, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 19th, 2025 after a courageous battle with Multi System Atrophy (MSA). Born on October 8th, 1970, Christine lived an adventurous life. She left her hometown of Dover, Delaware as a teenager to study …

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Milford Rotary Club Plans Centennial Celebration Honoring 100 Years of Service

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MILFORD, Del. — The Milford Rotary Club will mark a century of community service with a special Centennial Celebration on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Big Oyster Brewery in Milford. The event will commemorate 100 years of local, national, and international impact by one of the city’s oldest civic organizations. Founded in 1925 by 33 …

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Milford High Choir Invites Alumni to Take the Stage in Spring Concert Finale

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MILFORD, Del. — Milford High School is calling on choir alumni to lend their voices to a memorable reunion performance at the 2025 Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the Milford High School Auditorium. The evening will culminate with a grand finale bringing together past and present students for a powerful musical send-off. Under the direction …

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Milford Eminent Domain Dispute Prompts New Legislation from Rep. Shupe

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MILFORD, Del.   A high-profile property dispute in Milford has sparked new legislation aimed at protecting Delaware landowners from having their property seized for recreational development. On May 8, State Representative Bryan Shupe (R-Milford) introduced House Bill 146, a measure that would prohibit the use of eminent domain in Milford when the land is intended solely for recreational purposes such as …

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Second Street Players to Present Beloved Drama “Steel Magnolias” opening this weekend

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Second Street Players will bring the heartwarming and humorous story of Steel Magnolias to life this May with a local cast of seasoned performers and community favorites. The production will run for two weekends—May 9–11 and May 16–18—at the Riverfront Theater, located at 2 S. Walnut St. in Milford. Directed by Becky Craft and assistant director Glen Pruitt, the play …