Milford Wellness Village

Milford Wellness Village filling gaps in healthcare

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health

According to Lon Kieffer, Executive Director of Milford Wellness Village, one of the goals when Nationwide Healthcare System took over the former Milford Memorial Hospital was to fill gaps in healthcare in the Milford area. At a recent meeting, he explained that he was not the “brains” behind the village, attributing that to the owner of Nationwide, Meir Gelley and …

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Search for new police chief begins

Terry RogersHeadlines, Police & Fire

With just a few weeks until Chief of Police Kenneth Brown retires from the Milford Police Department, the city hired Gov HR USA to assist them in finding his replacement. At a recent workshop, Jon Fehlman, Vice President of Gov HR USA, provided council with the beginning parameters of how the search will be conducted. Fehlman explained that surveys were …

Trash and Solid Waste

Milford looks at contracting trash services

Terry RogersGovernment & Politics, Headlines

Recently, City of Milford residents were notified that their trash, recycling and yard waste pickups may be delayed. The delay was caused by several factors, according to Mike Svaby, Director of Public Works. At a recent council workshop, Svaby asked council for permission to issue a Request for Proposal to get a feel for whether it would be more cost …

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Bucher takes school board seat

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

On Monday, July 11, Matt Bucher was sworn in as the latest school board member. Bucher took the seat previously held by Rony Baltazar-Lopez who chose not to run for reelection. Bucher defeated Jaylyn Powell with almost 67 percent of the vote in the May election. Scott Fitzgerald, who ran unopposed, was also sworn in at the meeting. Bucher was …

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Milford Museum exhibit topic of SDARJ Town Hall

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ) will present “Spotlight:  The New Milford Museum African American History Exhibit” at their next town hall scheduled for Tuesday, July 12 from 7 to 8:30 PM via Zoom. The new exhibit was opened to the public on April 30, highlighting the contributions of African Americans in Milford history. “This history needs to …

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Downtown density discussed in workshop

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

At a recent workshop, Milford City Council discussed changing rules for downtown density. The discussion related to potential multi-use developments in the downtown area. Ben Muldrow of Arnett Muldrow and Associates, a city planning company, presented council with options that could encourage growth in the downtown area. “We’re a Greenville, South Carolina based urban planning firm but as you know, …

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Spiritus Ventilator Unit opens in Milford Wellness Village

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health

Milford Wellness Village continues to expand the services offered to the community with a new 14-bed ventilation unit which will see its first patient on Tuesday, July 5. Spiritus Ventilator Unit offers 14 beds in both semi-private and private settings for those who need assistance with breathing. According to Margii Hassman, manager of the unit, the area is designed for …

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Shining Lights support the efforts of DBCC

Terry RogersCharity, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines, Health

On August 3, the Waterfall in Claymont will be the site of this year’s Shining Light celebration in honor of those who continue to support the efforts of Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC). This event is designed to recognize those who have made a significant contribution to the advancements toward ending breast cancer in the Greater Delaware region as well …

Milford Advocacy for the Homeless ribbon cut

Milford Advocacy for Homeless holds ribbon cutting

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Although they do not have an official office space, the Milford Advocacy for the Homeless recently held a symbolic ribbon cutting on the steps of the Windsor Building where the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford is housed. The ribbon cutting was designed to bring attention to this grassroots organization whose focus is providing services for Milford’s homeless and helping …

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Garden of the Month Club promotes work of Milford Garden Club

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

The Milford Garden Club wants to promote gardening throughout the city of Milford. One of the projects used to encourage people to beautify their yards with gardens is through the Garden of the Month recognition. “This is a great way to recognize people in the community who have spent considerable time and energy on their gardens,” Linda Peters of the …