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Hippiefest tickets to go on sale July 1

Terry RogersCharity, Culture, Headlines

If you are a member of the Milford Museum, you will be able to purchase tickets to Hippiefest, one of the museum’s most popular events of the year, starting July 1. Those who wish to attend who are not members by July 1 will be able to purchase tickets on July 7. “We wanted to do something special for our …

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Council looks at updating bicycle and skateboard code

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

Although they tabled a vote on changes to the code, Milford City Council has asked staff to evaluate the Bicycle, Skateboard and Other Conveyances Code for the city. Melody Barger, a University of Delaware Fellow working with the city had updated parts of the code for approval on Monday, June 27, but some council members felt that the restrictions were …

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Second Street Players stages summer musical, Oliver!

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Second Street Players will present Oliver! this July on stage. Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart’s classic musical based on the Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture and is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience …

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Council postpones vote on sprinkler requirement

Terry RogersGovernment

Despite several workshops on the matter over the past few months, Milford City Council voted to table a vote that would require sprinkler installation in all newly constructed homes in the city. During public comment, council heard from several contractors who claimed the requirement would be too expensive and could make it more difficult for lower income families and first …

DMI Military Banners

Banners recognizing Milford’s military available from DMI

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) revived their banner program throughout downtown and along the Riverwalk. The revitalization began around Christmas 2021 with colorful holiday themed banners. According to Joseph Phillips, chairman of the banner project, the City of Milford installed new hardware in order to attach the banners. “In the middle of the initial order and installation, we were contacted by …

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Baltazar-Lopez recognized for school board service

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

On what was to be his last meeting as a school board member, Rony Baltazar-Lopez was recognized by the Milford School District Board of Education for his three years of service to the district. Baltazar-Lopez did not run for reelection and his seat will be taken by Matt Bucher who won election in May, defeating Jalyn Powell. The meeting held …

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Teacher Academy students recognized by Board of Education

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

The Milford High School Board of Education recognized three students in the Milford High School Teacher Academy at a recent meeting. The program prepares high school students for careers as educators and is led by Mrs. Molly Chorman. “Before the Teacher Academy, there really was no other pathway that students could pursue. There was maybe a club for future teachers …

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McKenzie receives national recognition

Terry RogersEducation, Headlines

Lulu Ross Elementary School principal Cindy McKenzie was recently recognized as the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) Principal of the Year for Delaware. The award recognizes excellence in achievement, character and climate for students, their families and staff as well as the community. “Mrs. McKenzie is an exemplary school leader and highly deserving of this great honor,” Superintendent …

GNO Check Presentation

CCGM raises funds to prevent childhood hunger

Terry RogersCharity, Headlines

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater presented the Harry K. Foundation with a $6,000.00 check from a portion of the proceeds from the 2022 Annual Girls Night Out (GNO). The event, held each year as a fundraiser for various charitable organizations as well as daily operations of the chamber, also features the Marvelous Man of Milford contest. “This year our Marvelous …

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DMI receives 2022 Main Street America accreditation

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Downtown Milford, Inc. is excited to announce that it has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of Accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™. “We are extremely proud to …