After winning in the primary by just 12 votes, Bryan Shupe saw a much different vote count in the general election. The incumbent representative for the 36th district defeated challenger Rony Baltazar Lopez by more than 3,000 votes. This will be Shupe’s third term as a state representative. “This community has shaped me, and it’s a privilege to continue serving …
City Park Violation leads to Drug Arrest of Greenwood Man
On October 28, 2024 at approximately 9:50 p.m., Milford Police Department Officers observed a vehicle parked in the Memorial Park Basketball Court area off S. Washington St. Officers made contact with the driver due to them being in a city park after hours. The driver was identified as Ben L. Carter, 19 of Greenwood, DE. Further investigation led to a …
Cat Perfetti: Stone and Sage
As part of our Woman Owned Business Series, Cat Perfetti, owner of Stone and Sage, provided insight on what it is like to own a business as a woman as well as tips for those who are considering opening their own company. Perfetti not only owns the Stone and Sage retail store but also Stone and Sage Healing Center. “I …
Delaware Diabetes Coalition hosts 22nd Annual Diabetes Wellness Expo, Nov. 12
The 22nd Annual Diabetes Wellness Expo hosted by the Delaware Diabetes Coalition is set for Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at Delaware Technical Community College’s Terry Campus in Dover, Delaware. The free event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Del-One Conference Center, located at 100 Campus Drive. Hosted annually in November …
KSI Receives Grant from Kent County Levy Court
Kent Sussex Industries (KSI) received a generous $1,000 grant from Kent County Levy Court to support KSI’s Kamp Lenape. This donation will help KSI renovate the camp kitchen so quality programs and services can continue to be provided during summer camp to children with various abilities. Then known as Camp Lenape was created in 1972 to give individuals with orthopedic …
The Sound of Music Opening November 29
Second Street Players is delighted to present their 2024 season finale, “The Sound of Music,” at the Riverfront Theater; 2 S Walnut St in Milford. Performances will take place Friday thru Sunday, November 29 thru December 1, December 6 thru December 8 and December 13 thru December 15, 2024. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7 PM; Sunday matinees begin at …
Puzzles, Pokemon and Pajamas on schedule at the Milford Library
Puzzle exchanges, Pokemon Go walks and pajama story time are just a few things planned at the Milford Public Library for November. The month kicks off with a Friends of the Milford Library Comic Book Sale. “On Saturday, November 9 from 10 AM until 1 PM, the Friends of the Milford Library will offer deals on comic books,” Lea Rosell, …
Election Day has arrived
Today is officially election day in the United States, although early voting began in Delaware on October 25 and continued through November 3 at 7 PM. Locations near Milford where voters can cast ballots including Felton Fire Hall, Harrington Fire Hall, Houston Fire Hall, Frederica Senior Center, Lake Forest High School and Milford High School in Kent County. In Sussex …
Council approves changes to Milford Ponds
Milford City Council approved two requests for changes to the Milford Ponds development. The first was a request to remove Phase IV, an apartment area from the Planned Unit Development (PUD) and the second was approval of a revised preliminary subdivision plan for Phase II of the project. “The applicant is seeking permission to amend the Milford Ponds development by …
City approves five-year lease for BMX track
At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a five-year lease for the First State BMX track, located behind Milford High School. Although the track had been issued a five-year lease in the past, over the last few years, the lease had been year-to year. During the public comment portion of the meeting, Senator Dave Lawson asked council to consider …









