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Milford Night Out planned for August 2

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Police & Fire

Milford Night Out, an event that highlights the services offered by the Milford Police Department, is planned for Tuesday, August 2 from 6 to 8 PM in Bicentennial Park. This is the 26th year for the event which provides entertainment and activities that encourage residents of Milford and the surrounding areas to come out and celebrate. “This is an annual …

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Bicycle and skateboard ordinance removed from city code; sprinklers optional

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council completely removed their bicycle and skateboard restrictions, deciding to use state code to address any issues with those modes of transportation. At the same meeting, council decided to make sprinklers optional in city code. Both subjects had been part of lengthy discussions at previous meetings and workshops. “It is our hope that we …

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Ladybug Music Festival Spotlight:  Eljuri

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Cecilia Villar Eljurii, known professionally as Eljuri, is a singer/songwriter and guitarist who has been playing music since she was a small child. A Latina musician, she was born in South America and remembers the sounds of Afro-Cuban, rumba and flamenco music in her home growing up. She will be one of the headliners at the upcoming Ladybug Music Festival …

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Ladybug Music Festival Band Spotlight:  Melissa Menago

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Melissa Menago, one of the headliners for the Ladybug Music Festival planned for July 30 in downtown Milford, does not know what it was that drew her to music. She naturally gravitated to it as far back as she could remember, playing melodies by ear on the piano and then teaching herself to read music. “My parents helped foster it …

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MSD reduces tax rates for sixth straight year

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

For the sixth straight year, Milford School District has reduced school taxes for area property owners. The current reduction is in spite of bond sales for the Milford Middle School project that could have raised property taxes slightly. Dr. Sara Croce, Chief Financial Officer for the district, explained the four components of school taxes and what they were currently. “As …

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Aquacare goes beyond physical therapy

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health

Cara Konlian, MSPT/CEO of Aquacare Physical Therapy is proud of the unique and different services available at their location. A female- and locally-owned physical therapy organization with five locations in Delaware, including in the Milford Wellness Village, offers a wide range of services designed for overall health. “I think being locally owned is important to our community,” Konlian said. “In …

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Town Hall discusses black history in Milford

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Charlotte King, the founder of the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, led a community town hall recently in partnership with Jalyn Powell, CEO of OutLoud and the Milford Museum. The focus of the town hall was to look at black history in the Milford area and included guest speakers as well as short videos presenting the history of people …

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Downtown Milford will go to the dogs on Thursday

Terry RogersBusiness, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines

Third Thursday will have downtown Milford “going to the dogs” as Downtown Milford Inc. celebrates the “Dog Days of Summer.” The entire downtown area will have vendors and displays related to four-legged family members. “Canine Assisting Service Heroes (CASH) will be here,” Miranda Collins, Events Coordinator for DMI, said. “They are a nonprofit from VVA Chapter 850 and train dogs …

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Legislators approve October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health

After hearing from Francesca Fogel, Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) Chief Executive Officer, Meridith Rothstein, DBCC Survivorship Specialist and Rubi Figuero, DBCC Bilingual Patient Navigator and Outreach Specialist, Delaware legislators approved a resolution making October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The resolution was sponsored by Senator Kyle Gay and Representative Valerie Longhurst. “Although October is Breast Cancer Month, breast health is …

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Local companies donate to flood damaged company

Terry RogersHeadlines, Police & Fire

The last week of June, Ellendale Fire Company donated what was known as their Engine 75-2, to Blackberry Volunteer Fire Department in Ransom Kentucky. In addition to the truck donated by Ellendale, Milton Fire Department donated a considerable amount of hose and the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company donated gear and equipment. William M. Chambers & Son assisted in getting …