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Milford’s 6th Annual Community Clean-Up Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, from 8 to 10:30 a.m.

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Save the Date: Milford Invites Residents to Pitch In for 6th Annual Community Clean-Up Day MILFORD, Del. — As spring returns to Delaware, Milford leaders are encouraging residents to mark their calendars and get ready to lend a hand in one of the city’s most visible acts of community pride. Milford’s 6th Annual Community Clean-Up Day is scheduled for Saturday, …

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Milford’s Bug & Bud Festival Returns April 25 to Celebrate Spring, Community

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Bug & Bud festival has become Milford’s unofficial kickoff to spring — a day when the city’s history, businesses, and families come together in celebration of community. MILFORD, Del. — One of southern Delaware’s most recognizable spring traditions will return to downtown Milford next month as the Bug & Bud Festival brings vendors, music, foo,d and family activities to the …

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Independent Julie Morris Enters 36th District Race, Joining Shupe and McDaniel

Staff WriterGovernment & Politics, Headlines

Milford native is Sussex County’s first independent for the 2026 election, reflecting a growing trend in local politics. MILFORD, Del. — Julie Morris, a Milford native and licensed clinical social worker, has announced her candidacy as an Independent for Delaware’s 36th House District, adding a unique dimension to the race. Morris joins incumbent Republican Representative Bryan Shupe and Democrat Madeline …

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Milford City Council to Tackle Packed Agenda Monday After Weather Delays

Staff WriterGovernment, Government & Politics, Headlines

The meeting begins at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers and is open to the public. Residents may also attend virtually via Zoom or watch through the city’s website. MILFORD, Del. — After two snow-related cancellations, the Milford City Council will reconvene Monday night for its first meeting in more than a month — and the agenda is packed. City officials …

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Sussex Tech Launching EMT Training Program to Meet Growing Demand in Sussex County

Staff WriterEducation, Headlines, Police & Fire

  The launch of the EMT program reflects what many education leaders say public schools are designed to do: respond to real-world workforce needs. GEORGETOWN, Del. — Sussex Technical High School announced it will add a new Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course to its curriculum beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, responding to strong demand for certified EMTs across Delaware …

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Blizzard Warning Issued for Delmarva; Milford Braces for 7-12 Inches, snow fall reports vary!

Staff WriterHeadlines, News Briefs, Weather

Milford and the rest of Sussex County are expected to see significant snowfall, with hazardous travel conditions developing through Sunday night and into Monday. MILFORD, Del. — A blizzard warning has been issued for all of Delmarva as a powerful coastal storm moves through the region, bringing heavy snow, strong winds and the threat of coastal flooding. Milford and the …

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Robin Elaine Swanson Remembered for Love of Travel, Friendship and Community, Friendship and Community

Staff WriterHeadlines, In Memoriam, Milford Obituaries

The Funeral Service is on Friday at Noon with visitation at 11:00 am at Lofland Funeral Home in Milford. MILFORD, Del. — Robin Elaine Swanson, a Milford resident known for her quick wit, love of travel and deep devotion to family and friends, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was 65. …

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Savannah Grove Breaks Ground in Georgetown — A Step Toward Affordability, but Small Against Statewide Need

Staff WriterBusiness, Economy, Government, Government & Politics, Headlines

Backed by a $2 million loan from the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), the project will set aside 16 apartments at below-market rents for 16 families. GEORGETOWN — State officials and private developers broke ground this week on Savannah Grove, a 106-unit apartment community that leaders say will help address Sussex County’s housing crunch. Backed by a $2 million loan …

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A place to create: Biggs Museum grows printmaking series for Delaware families

Staff WriterArts & Entertainment, Culture, Education, Headlines

Artist-led sessions and youth-oriented printmaking programs aim to lower barriers and bring more residents into the arts DOVER, Del. — Families across Delaware are being invited to discover — or rediscover — one of Kent County’s quiet cultural anchors as the Biggs Museum of American Art expands hands-on programming designed to introduce a new generation to creativity through printmaking. Located …

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Milford High Drama Club to stage ‘Mamma Mia!’ with February performances

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ABBA-filled musical highlights student talent, teamwork and months of preparation… Community invited to attend the show!   MILFORD, Del. — The Milford High School Drama Club will bring the music and story of Mamma Mia! to the stage later this month, showcasing months of student work in one of the school’s most anticipated arts productions of the year. Performances are scheduled …