Officials cite public-health protections; critics question economic impact lenght of closure, and infrastructure reliability MILLSBORO, Del. — Clamming and shellfish harvesting in Indian River Bay have reopened following a mandatory 21-day closure triggered by a January wastewater leak from the Town of Millsboro’s sewer system, state environmental officials announced. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control lifted the …
This is the latest step in the Wellness Village’s ongoing expansion to address regional healthcare shortages and improve access to preventive, relationship-based primary care in the Milford community. MILFORD, Del. — Primary care services at the Milford Wellness Village continue to grow as Village Primary Care announces the addition of nurse practitioner Juanquetta D. Howell, MSN, FNP-C, expanding access for …
Now in its third year, the Sip + Shop has become one of the most visible Galentine’s-themed gatherings in Sussex County MILFORD, Del. — Friends looking for a festive way to celebrate Galentine’s weekend will have a chance to gather in downtown Milford as Junebug’s Beauty Boutique hosts its third annual Galentine’s Sip + Shop on Saturday, Feb. 7. The …
Tickets are selling quickly for Saturday night’s event! MILFORD, Del. — A downtown Milford boutique known for blending fashion, furniture and just the right amount of flair is inviting women to grab a glass, browse something beautiful and support a good cause — all in one stylish evening. The Collective, owned by Ashlee Payton and Brynn Byerly, will host a …
Gov. Matt Meyer quietly issues executive order reshaping Delaware growth policy DOVER, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer signed Executive Order No. 16 late Friday afternoon, formally updating Delaware’s long-term growth and spending strategy and directing state agencies to coordinate land use, infrastructure and development decisions under what the administration describes as a “smart growth” framework. The order certifies the 2025 …
SEAFORD, Del. — Delaware State Police arrested a Seaford man on felony assault and related charges after investigators said he punched an EMT who was treating him inside an ambulance. Troopers responded about 10:50 p.m. Jan. 21 to the 10000 block of Serenity Circle in Seaford for a report of a combative person in an ambulance, police said. When troopers …
MILFORD — As of 8:54 a.m. Sunday, Milford and much of Delmarva remain under a rapidly worsening winter storm, with heavy snow already on the ground and a dangerous transition to sleet and freezing rain beginning to take shape. Emergency officials say conditions will deteriorate further through the morning and afternoon, and residents are urged to stay off the roads. …
As Delaware works to strengthen healthcare access across rural areas, Milford’s experience is now part of the broader conversation MILFORD, Del. — Long before Delaware unveiled a sweeping strategy to strengthen rural healthcare, Milford was already demonstrating how integrated, community-based care can work. The Milford Wellness Village, a locally rooted healthcare campus serving older adults and families, has been publicly …
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 21 at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Milford. Interment will follow at Hollywood Cemetery. MILFORD, Del. — Margaret Evelyn Bray, a longtime nurse, community volunteer and Milford resident known for her warmth, professionalism and dedication to service, died Jan. 10, 2026, at her home surrounded by …
The Lunch & Learn program is designed for busy schedules, allowing participants to grab a boxed lunch, learn the essentials of advance care planning, and return to work with practical takeaways. MILFORD, Del. — The Milford Wellness Village is hosting families and caregivers for a practical introduction to Advanced Care Planning so that future medical decisions are made before a …
