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City to Appoint Police Facility Citizen Advisory Committee

Terry RogersPolice & Fire

On Jan. 11, Milford Archie Campbell announced the formation of a Police Facility Citizens Advisory Committee. This committee will be appointed should voters approve the borrowing of up to $20 million to build a new police station and will be responsible for approving the design of the new station as well as provide oversight and direction. Plans for the new …

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City Council approves conditional use for car detailing business

Terry RogersHeadlines

On Jan. 11, Milford City Council approved a request for a conditional use submitted by Grant Shane of Clear Definition Detailing to establish a car detailing business in Milford Gateway, located on Northeast Front Street. The new business will be housed next to the future home of Fur Baby in a former vacant warehouse owned by Gromark. “The Planning Commission …

Site plan for new Milford Police Department building

Milford provides details on need for new police station

Terry RogersPolice & Fire

On Tuesday, Jan. 26, City of Milford voters will vote on a bond bill that will be used to construct a new police station. Voting will take place between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Public Works Facility, located at 180 Vickers Drive in the Milford Business Park off Airport Road. In order to vote in the election, residents …

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City of Milford plans road repair projects for 2021

Terry RogersHeadlines

During 2021, motorists in Milford will deal with several road construction projects as the city plans to begin new projects while completing others that began in 2020. City Manager Mark Whitfield explained that Public Works is following a 5-year CIP plan for these projects. “The area of Mispillion Street, McColley and Marshall will have an extensive reconstruction project that will …

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Aquacare Physical Therapy expands protections against COVID

Terry RogersHealth

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Cara Konlian, MSPT, CEO, of Aquacare Physical Therapy and the Milford Lifestyle Fitness Center wants the Milford community  to know that they have expanded their ability to fight not only COVID-19 but also other viruses or bacteria that could make people ill. To protect clients using their facility, Aquacare Physical Therapy has invested in a …

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EasySpeak Owners Purchase Penney Square

Terry RogersBusiness

The owners of EasySpeak, Zack and Marissa King, recently announced that they had purchased the Penney Square building in downtown Milford. The building formerly housed JCPenney but was converted into small retail stores many years ago. “We love Milford and have made it our home,” Mrs. King said. “We want to improve and grow Milford anyway we can, and we …

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Milford School District to Resume Hybrid Learning

Terry RogersEducation

The Milford School District will follow the State of Delaware’s recommendation for schools to return to full hybrid instruction on Monday, January 11, 2021 and return to its first semester hybrid schedule within all schools next Monday.  Cohort A students will attend school on Monday and Tuesday of next week, and Cohort B students will attend school on Thursday and …

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Keeping Your New Years’ Resolutions

Terry RogersCulture

With the start of a new year, many people begin looking at ways they can make changes in their lives, whether it is getting a handle on their finances, going back to school or becoming more organized. As 2020 comes to an end and 2021 begins, many in the area say they are making changes, although few are willing to …

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Milford School District serving more special needs students

Terry RogersHeadlines

Laura Manges, Director of Student Services at Milford School District, provided information the Milford School District Board of Education regarding special education services in the district at their regular meeting in Dec. 2020. According to Manges, the district is serving the highest number of special needs students in the 14 years she has been working in the district. “In our …