ELLENDALE, Del. (Aug. 28, 2025) — A concealed carry training course this weekend in Ellendale is nearly full, with only a few seats left for participants looking to qualify for both Delaware and Maryland permits. The two-day class, taught by instructor Patrick Smith at the Ellendale Fire Department, runs Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The $210 …
Downtown Milford gears up for packed weekend of Celebrations, Theater, and Shopping
MILFORD, Del. (Aug. 27, 2025) — Downtown Milford will be buzzing this weekend with three community-focused events that highlight the town’s growing arts, retail, and cultural scene. At the heart of the festivities is The Crafty Reader, Milford’s indie bookstore in the Shops of Penny Square, which is marking its first anniversary. Owner Kori Lewandowski said she can hardly believe …
Milford Museum to host talk on the landmark Presidential Election of 1912
Story by Jarek Rutz, Delaware LIVE News The Milford Museum’s American History Series continues next month with a deep dive into one of the most pivotal elections in U.S. history. On Saturday, September 13 at 1 p.m., historian and educator Lew Miller will present “The Presidential Election of 1912: Theodore Roosevelt and the Rise of the Bull Moose Party” at the …
New Retailer “The Collective” Brings Bold New Energy to Downtown Milford
MILFORD — Downtown Milford has a new destination for shoppers seeking style with a twist. The Collective, a boutique offering a curated mix of fashion, accessories, furniture, and gifts, opened Aug. 9 at 33 N. Walnut St. to enthusiastic crowds and strong sales, marking a confident start for the family-run business. The store is the vision of longtime retailers Ashlee …
Milford Wellness Village Offers Lifeline for Families Caring for Loved Ones
Integrated campus provides wraparound services for seniors, busy families, and caregivers to make a healthier life easier. By George D. Rotsch MILFORD, Del. — When Rachel Ellis’s 80-year-old mother, Margaret, began struggling to keep up with doctor visits and medications, she feared her mom would no longer be able to live alone. Margaret, a retired school librarian and Milford resident …
Music School of Delaware Opens Fall Registration, Emphasizes Access for All Children
MILFORD — The Music School of Delaware’s Milford Branch is now enrolling students for its fall semester, offering private lessons, group classes, and early childhood programs designed to nurture both musical and academic growth. Educators at the school emphasize that music lessons extend far beyond performance skills. Research shows that learning an instrument strengthens memory, improves focus, and supports language …
Sussex County Jobless Rate Holds at 4% as State, Nation See Increases
GEORGETOWN, Del. — Sussex County’s unemployment rate held steady at 4% in July, showing resilience even as jobless rates edged upward across Delaware and the nation, according to the Delaware Department of Labor’s latest report. Statewide unemployment reached 4.1%, up 0.1 percentage point from June, while the national rate climbed to 4.2%, the report said. Delaware recorded 21,000 unemployed residents …
Hippie Fest 2025 to Transform Milford into a Retro Celebration of Peace, Love, and Music
MILFORD — Tie-dye, bell bottoms, and the free-spirited sounds of the 1960s and ’70s will return to Milford when the Milford Museum hosts its annual Hippie Fest on Saturday, Aug. 16. The celebration, now a late-summer tradition, will run from 3 to 8 p.m. on the shaded, historic grounds of Causey Mansion, 2 Causey Ave., offering an afternoon and evening …
Milford Schools Grapple With Low Reading Proficiency; Next Week’s Board Meeting Seen as Key Moment
MILFORD, Del. — With reading proficiency in the Milford School District well below state averages, some parents and educators are calling for the issue to take center stage at next week’s school board meeting. The board will meet Monday, Aug. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Milford Middle School on Lakeview Avenue. While the official agenda has not yet …
Milford High kicks off football season with new coach, high expectations
MILFORD — The Milford High School football program is entering the 2025 season with revitalized energy and a clear focus on pushing forward after last year’s success. Leading the charge is Rod Milstead, a former NFL offensive lineman and Delaware State University alum whose professional and collegiate accomplishments are already inspiring at Milford practices. Milstead enjoyed an eight-year NFL career …