The City of Milford recently hired 2004 Milford High School graduate, Sara Pletcher, for the newly created Economic Development & Community Engagement Administrator position. In this role, Pletcher is responsible for planning, directing, and administering comprehensive economic development and business assistance programs for the City. She will also work closely with the business community/civic organizations and serves as the City’s …
After several months of discussion regarding the use of force, workforce development and community policing, the State of Delaware Law Enforcement Accountability Task Force Subcommittee released recommendations for consideration by the full task force regarding methods to address police reform. The recommendations related to use of force, training, collection of data, feedback from personnel and funding. “The nine recommendations presented …
Guadalupe Hernandez along with her husband, Luis, owners of Bibi’s Restaurant in Milford, noticed that there were not many butcher shops in Milford, especially those who may not have adequate transportation could walk to for fresh meats. When Pavlik’s Sub Shop went out of business, they realized this could be the perfect location for a butcher shop with a Latin …
On Sat., May 8, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware held a Drive-Thru College Fair. The free drive-thru event provided families and their students with information that will help them successfully prepare and pay for college. “We’re delighted to partner with the Navient Community Fund, Parents & Guardians College Planning Conference, Your Passport to Travel LLC and Holmes Smith …
On Tuesday, May 3, Milford High School held a job fair outside the school, with about 40 employers who were seeking applicants for open position. The district reported that about 140 people attended the fair, which was open to the public as well as students for three hours. “It has been very difficult to find applicants,” Effie Williams, District Manager …
Four Milford City Council members were sworn in at the Annual Reorganization Meeting held on May 3. The meeting was held virtually with each member using their own personal Bible as the Honorable Noel Primos issued the Oath of Office. “I do solemnly swear to carry out the office of councilperson in accordance with the Charter of the City of …
Sussex County Planning and Zoning approved a request from Dollar General to build a new retail location on Johnson Road in Lincoln. The approval in September 2020 followed a denial a few weeks before due to parking issues. The approval of the new store encouraged the United States Postal Service to consider building a new post office for the Lincoln …
David Vargas, Campus Pastor for United Church, is excited to see the church begin holding experiences in their new location starting on Mother’s Day. The church has rented space next to Milford Movies 9, owned by Arthur Helmick, and the interior has been completely remodeled to suit the needs of the church. “The interior has been completely redesigned,” Vargas said. …
A fundraiser was held for Corporal Keith Heacook, a 22-year veteran of the Delmar Police Department after he was brutally beaten by an assailant in the Yorkshire Estates community on Sunday, April 25. Randon D. Wilkerson was initially charged with attempted murder, assault and other offenses in connection with the attack, but those charges may change since Cpl. Heacock passed …
Several homeowners in the West Shores development across from the new hospital are dealing with Certificate of Occupancy issues. The problem is related to drainage ponds that are not properly installed causing flooding issues in the development. “The developer is responsible for ensuring compliance with the sediment and stormwater plan and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit criteria,” a letter …
